Posts Tagged with: hiking
By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News & Hiking & Uncategorized on February 3rd, 2016
In the year since we published our first list of favorite online resources for Exploring Beyond the New York Metro Area, we’ve discovered a couple of other sites which we’d be remiss not …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Camping & General News & Hiking on May 1st, 2015
The 2015 Best Hiking Guides to the NYC Metro Area
We’re often asked, “what’s the best New York City hiking destination?” While it’s a relatively straightforward question, the answer isn’t an easy one. New York’s backcountry is …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News on March 13th, 2015
From the small towns dotted throughout the Catskills, and the mountain communities of the Adirondack Park, to the rolling Hudson Valley’s quaint downtowns, groups across New York State are coming together to spur a new …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Camping & Winter on December 22nd, 2014
Getting Winter Ready with an Expanded Snowshoe Fleet
With winter firmly underway, and snow piling up in the mountains, it’s the perfect time of year to experience New York’s backcountry and all of its quiet grandeur. To …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Camping & General News on October 5th, 2014
Experiencing the White Mountain Huts
With the sun’s intensity fading, and summer vacation over for most students, fall is the perfect season to experience wilderness in the north east. And if you enjoy multi-day backcountry trips, …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News on July 14th, 2014
Long Path in Slide Mountain Wilderness: 9 miles of (stunning) new trail
The Long Path, the decades-old project to connect the greater metro area to the Adirondacks by way of a …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Interviews on July 5th, 2014
An Interview With Sarah Knapp of OutdoorFest
Sarah Knapp (photo: third from right), the creative energy behind New York City’s OutdoorFest, is quickly establishing her bonafides as an expert on building participatory outdoor communities in urban contexts—a …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Camping & Equipment and Health on June 15th, 2014
Serving Customers and Building Reputation–One, Clean, Sleeping Bag at a Time
I’ve always been into cleaning. Sweeping, mopping, washing dishes—if I’ve got a free moment, I’m likely cleaning something. In fact, I’m such a fan of home …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Equipment and Health on May 20th, 2014
Survival Kit: getting prepared for $10, or less
I don’t know about you, but when I’m out for a day of hiking or paddling I rarely consider that I’m potentially one slip, one fall, one thunderstorm …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Equipment and Health on April 10th, 2014
Hiking Without Fear of Blisters
Blisters. We all get them. From the recreational tramper to the ultralight, distance hiker–blisters are a common part of the backcountry experience. But I’m here to tell you that relief is …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Interviews on February 27th, 2014
I recently caught up with Joan Mann, the Baptiste trained yogi and principle yoga instructor for Destination Backcountry Adventures, before the start of her free …
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