Wildflower Weekends are Here!
Thanks to everyone who played our quiz! We had quite a few perfect responses and from those we dr...
Wildflower Wednesdays--Here's Your Chance to Win Free Adventure!
We hope you've all enjoyed our photos and stories of these gorgeous wildflowers over the last few...
Wildflower Wednesdays--Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel
We love these spectacular flowers not only for their beauty and fragrance but al...
Wildflower Wednesday--Dutchman's Breeches
Dutchman’s Breeches
We’re always excited to see these distinctive, delicate white flowers with y...
Wildflower Wednesday--Red & Painted Trillium
Red & Painted Trillium
The always elegant Trillium twins, Red and Painted are photogenic ear...
Wildflower Wednesday--Trout Lily
Trout Lilies
A gracefully, nodding, almost shy, single yellow bloom on each trout lily is one of...
Introducing--Wildflower Wednesdays!
A weekly dose of wildflowers to warm your soul and a chance to Win Free Adventure!
We’d like to ...
Fir Mountain Bushwhack
We at Destination Backcountry Adventures love sharing with you the most remote and pristine wilde...
Hell Freezes Over—A Winter Weekend on the Devil’s Path!
We enjoyed a second consecutive weekend on the always beautiful Devil’s Path, though it appears t...
A Weekend on Hunter Mountain and Westkill!
A weekend spent on the western side of the Devil’s Path is always exciting—doubly so when we’re f...
Winter Survival Basics
Unexpectedly spending a night in the wilderness is always uncomfortable, and often humbling, but ...
Winter Warriors 2015! Positive Times in Negative Temps!
We were very happy to spend a long Valentine’s Day Weekend on a 3 day/2 night basecamping adventu...
A Beautiful Sunday Snowshoe on Slide Mountain!
Last Sunday, we climbed Slide Mountain in perfect winter conditions; deep, fresh powder to snows...
A Fearless Group Conquers a Frozen Blackhead Mountain
Last Saturday, our courageous crew climbed Blackhead Mountain on one of the coldest days in recen...
These are a few of our favorite winter things!
Glissading for easy descents!
Soft snow cushioning and glissading (aka “butt-sliding”) down st...
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Winter Hiking in the Catskills
As we approach mid-winter, cabin fever starts to set in, waistlines expand, and workout routines ...
Welcome to our New Website!!
Hello Fellow Lovers of Wild Places!! Happy Spring & and Welcome to our New Website!!! It is...