By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News on May 8th, 2017
We’re Hiring!
This season we’re expanding our services and growing our team
As we widen our client base beyond the New York City metro area, we’re looking to bring on a small team of passionate outdoors people who are as …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News on February 22nd, 2017
Promoting Economic Growth: Outdoor Tourism and New York’s Biggest City
As the owner of a New York City-based business serving a rather outdoorsy clientele, I have gained some interesting insights on two distinct parts of our …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Camping & Equipment and Health & Hiking on December 29th, 2016
The Pack That Brings Everything Together
Just a quick shoutout to one of our partners–Bush Smarts. This New York City startup unveiled their first rucksack to the broader public this month. After more …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Equipment and Health & General News & Hiking on August 4th, 2016
Solitude Among…
When I began trekking and camping in my late teens, I was in search of adventure as much as solitude. In an effort to clear my head and gain perspective, the woods provided an environment to …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News on February 25th, 2016
Prepping for a Season of Group Outfittings
As we make the transition into spring, the team has been busy preparing the business for a planned expansion of group outfittings and corporate events. Over the past two years, we’ve steadily …
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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 - Equipment and Health & General News on January 15th, 2016
Over the past two years, we’ve talked with hundreds of folks, headed out on all types of trips. From short jaunts in the Catskills and week-long paddles in the Adirondacks, to those looking a bit …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Equipment and Health & General News on November 29th, 2015
This season, treat yourself to the Traverse Outfitters Backcountry Blade–numbered and engraved to show your support. Includes 13″ lanyard with monkey fist. Give us a call to hear all the details: 917-830-5419.
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Camping & Hiking on November 1st, 2015
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is truly one of the region’s most impressive parks. Nestled among the rolling hills of eastern Westchester, just a few miles from the border with Connecticut, this park offers pristine …
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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 23rd, 2015
Any relationship worth its salt is based on trust. That’s why one of our overriding goals at Traverse Outfitters has been to work with the outdoor industry’s most trusted retailers, vendors and service providers. And …
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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 - Clothing and Outerwear on January 2nd, 2015
How to Remove Oil Stains from Outdoor Equipment
Some of the most difficult stains to remove from synthetic fabrics are oil stains. This is particularly the case with large, bulky items like sleeping bags and down-filled jackets …
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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 - General News on December 17th, 2014
We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Discover Outdoors, the metro area’s largest and longest-serving adventure guiding company. Throughout the year the guides at Discover Outdoors run a dizzying array of day trips, …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Equipment and Health on December 2nd, 2014
Cross-Country Ski Near NYC – 5 Great Locations
Just because you’re a New Yorker doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day of cross-country skiing in the solitude of nature. From November through March parks and outdoor …
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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 August 1st, 2014
It’s not too late to experience free kayaking this summer
Throughout the summer boathouses and community groups across the city open their doors to the public for open kayaking and guided trips on New York’s waterways. From …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - General News on July 24th, 2014
The Cliffs at LIC Proves Patience Pays Off
The folks at The Cliffs are definitely onto something. Since their launch earlier this summer in Long Island City, Queens, the people behind this expansive …
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By Avi David Edelson Posted in - Interviews on July 17th, 2014
Interview With Florian Hill: New York City’s Resident Mountaineer
Florian Hill, the New York City-based mountaineer, is well known for tackling tough new routes in Alaska, South America and Central Asia. During our recent conversation, Florian shared …
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