Épisodes

  • Hunter Town Supervisor Sean Mahoney Talks Kaaterskill Clove
    May 15 2026
    Welcome to Episode 221 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! this week, Hunter Town Supervisor Sean Mahoney joins us to break down the recently released Kaaterskill Clove VUM and what it could mean for the future of one of the Catskills’ most visited towns. We also dive into the tragic discovery of a missing hiker’s remains in Vermont, a terrifying grizzly attack out west, and a rescue mission on Wittenberg Mountain. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Vote in the Chronomgrammies, Sean Mahoney Town of Hunter Supervisor, Kaatterskill Clove VUM, Send your comments to forestpreserve@dec.govVolunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Brave the Flame, Hunter Mountain Brewery, Pancho Villa#kaaterskillcolve #kaaterskillVUM #NYSDEC #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    2 h et 39 min
  • Episode 220 - Joey Vulpis from Stay Rad Climbing
    May 8 2026
    Welcome to Episode 220 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, we sit down with Joey Vulpis from Stay Rad Climbing to talk about all things climbing—how he got into it, what keeps him hooked, and his extensive training program that he does around the globe for rock climbing. We also shift gears into the topic of New York State’s solar project and finally, Stash is gearing up for a trip out to California. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Vote in the Chronomgrammies, Stay Rad Climbing, NRRI, American Hiking Guides Association, Garden State Climbing, NRRI Instagram, Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Bread Alone, In The Sticks#rockclimbing #stayrad #climbing #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    2 h et 10 min
  • Episode 219 - Listener Questions & Catskill Confessions
    May 1 2026
    Welcome to Episode 219 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Tad and I dive into your listener questions—covering everything from our favorite hikes to how we fell in love with the Catskills in the first place, and where both we and the podcast are headed next. We also get into some current events, including Riverkeeper taking legal action against NYCDEP, an odd incident involving a hiker and alcohol in the Adirondack Mountains, and we celebrate Tad hitting his two-year anniversary! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Vote in the Chronomgrammies, Riverkeeper Sues NYCDEP, Hiker Passes Out on Firetower, Public Pushback on Limited Use, Rock and Snow AnnexVolunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Industrial Arts Brewing Torque Hazy, Awestruck, Bread Alone#catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    2 h et 47 min
  • Episode 218 – Return of the Mountain Lions? With Emily Carrollo of Panthera
    Apr 24 2026
    Welcome to Episode 218 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Emily Carrollo from Panthera joins us to dive into the possibility of restoring mountain lions to the Northeast—what it could mean, what it would take, and why it’s even being talked about. We also get into the importance of supporting conservation efforts, and touch on the recent tragic incident at the popular swimming spot, Fawn’s Leap. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Panthera, Public Support Report, Cougar Reintroduction Reddit, Cougar Habitat Papers, Natural Recolonization Papers, Public Opinion PapersVolunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Tavern 23, Industrial Arts Brewing, Hudson North#mountainlions #pumas #mountainlionreintroduction #mountainlionscatskills #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    2 h et 34 min
  • Episode 217 - Hemlocks in Decline with Ryan Schmidt
    Apr 17 2026
    Welcome to Episode 217 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Ryan Schmidt, who is part of the Catskill Science Collaborative and he is studying the destruction done by the hemlock wooly adelgid. Ryan talks about the collaborative, the science behind battling the adelgid and what we can do to help. We also chat about a rescue on the Burroughs Range and guides poisoning people on Mount Everest to make more money. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Catskill Science Collaborative Fellowship, imapinvasives, Stop Hemlock wooly aldelgid, Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Bread Alone, Phoenicia Diner, zero gravity stout, Hudson North #hemlockwoolyadelgid #science #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    2 h et 8 min
  • Episode 216 - From Heartbreak to High Peaks with Kelsey P
    Apr 10 2026
    Welcome to Episode 216 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Kelsey, who shares an incredibly powerful and deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and healing. After the heartbreaking loss of her son, Dalton, to HIE shortly after birth, Kelsey turned to the Catskill Mountains as a way to navigate her grief. What began as an outlet became a journey—one that helps her honor Dalton’s memory with every step she takes. We also dive into the recently released Visitor Use Management Plan for Kaaterskill Clove—what it means, what’s actually being proposed, and of course… our thoughts on it.As always, this is a meaningful one, so thanks for listening.Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Kelsey’s Instagram, Kelsey’s Facebook, Kaaterskill Clove VUMP, Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Tito Bandidtos, Circle W Palenville#grief #recovery #mountainsheal #hie #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    2 h et 44 min
  • Episode 215 - Ham Radio Hiking with Mike Volpe
    Apr 3 2026
    Welcome to Episode 215 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Mike Volpe joins the show to talk about bringing ham radios into the Catskills—and why hiking isn’t always as “off the grid” as you think. We get into the gear, the tech, and what it actually takes to become a licensed ham radio operator. We also dive into a real rescue on Blackhead Mountain, swap some brutally honest tick prevention tips, and take a look at the latest regulations hitting Mount Everest. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Mike’s Facebook, Mike’s Youtube, Summits on the air, Marine Corps League, AERS - Amerature Radio Emergency Services, ARRL, Ham Radio Prep Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Seven Tribesman, Hudson North, Woodstock Brewery, Kaaterskill Hazy IPA, #hamradio #radiocontacts #radio #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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    1 h et 59 min
  • Episode 214 - Ken from Catskill Climbs Patches
    Mar 27 2026
    Welcome to Episode 214 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Ken Goldfarb from Catskill Climbs Patches joins us to talk about his journey creating some of the Catskills’ most recognizable hiking patches and what goes into building a brand rooted in the mountains. We also dive into recent 2025 hunting incidents, the growing debate over solar farms replacing forested land, and a promising Lyme disease vaccine that’s starting to gain traction. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Chronogramies, Catskill Climbs Patches, Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Equilibrium Mc2, Hudson North, Last Chance Cafe#catskillclimbs #patches #catskillpatches #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson
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