Mother Nature sheds her heavy Winter coat and the Wilderness is renewed in the warmth of Spring’s Sunshine!

The forest explodes in life!!  Wildflowers are vivid pinpoints of color against a dozen shades of green.  Pristine brooks swollen with snowmelt rush down the mountains in raging cascades and into the valley in tranquil pools, full of hungry trout! Birds return and fill the trees with song in a serene forest that soothes your soul as you contemplate new buds on trees greeting their 300th Spring!

We could not be more excited to share our love of NY’s wild places with you this Spring!!

We’ve designed adventures that highlight the best of this beautiful season!  We’ve drawn on our considerable experience and knowledge of the wildest, most scenic places in NY to bring you to destinations both well known and well kept secrets.  From Catskill Classics such as Mts Wittenberg & Panther to destinations so secret we won’t post them, our wide variety of activities, itineraries, & challenge levels, means you’re sure to find the adventure of your daydreams!!

Wherever we’re headed, you’re guaranteed the Destination Backcountry experience;  the most knowledgeable & friendly guides, the wildest & most scenic destinations and the best food you’ll ever eat outdoors!

Come join us on an adventure and be dazzled with multi-colored wildflowers, soothed by the warm sun, feel the pull of a trout on your line and be invigorated & renewed on snow-free climbs to views un-obstructed by full summer foliage.

Follow the links below to learn more about each of our Adventure Series and Cure Your “Nature Deficit Disorder this Spring in NY’s Mountains!!!!

Spring Adventures!!!

 

“Spring Fling” Camping & Fishing Streamside

Spring comes first to the valleys, which are full of wildflowers, brooks swollen with snowmelt and lots of hungry trout!  We’ll be hiking a moderate distance  to our scenic camp near a stream or pond, from which we’ll explore the area.  Free trout fishing instruction offered.

 

 

 

Backpacker Series

For those with a serious case of wanderlust!  If you’re looking to travel and camp deeper into the wilderness and don’t mind carrying your home on your back these are the adventures for you.  Though you’ll work a little harder, it’s worth every step!

 

Wildflower Hunt & ID with a Natural History of NY

Day Escapes to wild places known for spring blooms, ecology and beautiful scenery.  We’ll search out well known and rare flowers for photography and identification and provide info on the ecosystems we visit, the plants and animals that live there and the rich natural history, including ecology and geology.

 

 

 

Catskill 3500 Day Escape

There are 35 peaks in the Catskills higher than 3500′ and fewer than 2000 people have climbed them all. Our founder and head guide is one of those select few and is psyched to share his favorite routes,  hidden viewpoints and intimate knowledge of these incredible mountains with you!  Always our most invigorating Day Escapes–for those who want the big views!

 

 

Our adventures are designed and led by the most experienced team of outdoor professionals based in NYC;  licensed by the NY State DEC, Wilderness First Aid/First Responder certified, with years of experience leading groups and extensive knowledge of our destinations.  Learn more about who we are, our philosophy, and why our adventures are the best. Please Contact Us with any questions;  we’re glad to help!