Category: Catskills
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Anatomy Of A Hike – Part One
Jack pulled the car into the motel parking lot. He backed in carefully, avoiding the snow piled up around the walkways and entrance. It was dark, and he’d arrived later than he planned. The long holiday weekend marked by President’s Day in the U.S. had given him some breathing room to return to the Catskill…
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President’s Day
Today in the U.S. many have the day off for the national holiday named in the title. Originally created to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, it later was modified to reflect and honor the service of all the past U.S. Presidents. The government later modified the date to fall on a Monday to boost consumer spending…
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Rusk Mountain
The hike to Rusk Mountain in the Catskills is a bushwack.
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Icy Fingers
The snow covered branches seemed to reach out…
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An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog 