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For many newcomers to the hiking world, the term “bushwhacking” produces images of machete-wielding hikers cutting their way through dense forest. In reality, bushwhacking is really just another way to...

By Brad Winer, Licensed Outdoor Guide, NOLS Wilderness First Responder and AHA Basic Life Support Provider (CPR/AED)  Prevention is the best care. Planning and preparation are the key to preventing cold...

By Dave DiCerbo Many years ago, an inexperienced and arrogant young man set off on his first winter hike, confident that new thermals were all he needed to prepare for...

We are so excited to announce that we are open and able to start sharing the woods with you again! Like many small businesses, we will be opening in stages, increasing...

In the past couple of months, upstate NY has seen an unprecedented increase in visitors from other parts of NY and across the Northeast. We don’t blame anyone for wanting...

If you're considering travelling independently upstate for recreation at this time, please know that many local towns have “requested'' that no one (including residents) use trailheads located within their town limits. County...

As you know, our mission in life is to help people get closer to Mother Nature and share her benefits, which have so impacted us personally. We had hoped to...

A message from Dave and Jessica We became outdoor guides because we believe in the restorative powers of the wilderness, particularly in times of crisis. Like you, we’ve been keeping...