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  • Episode 244 - The Catstail Marathon with Matthew Kleinknecht

    Episode 244 - The Catstail Marathon with Matthew Kleinknecht
    Oct 30 2026
    Welcome to episode 244! This week, Tad and I sit down with Matt Kleinknecht, who took on the 2026 Catstail Marathon. Matt takes us through the ups and downs—literally—and gives us a look at what it takes to sign up for and tackle these brutally challenging marathons that push you right to your limits. We also dive into a three-time rescue in the Adirondacks, something about the Catskill 3500 Club patch that you might not have known, and why the infamous Mount Colden Trap Dike continues to be a hotspot for rescues. 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:Catstail Marathon, Matt’s Instagram, 3500 Club Service Patch, Roadless Rule Alliance, American HIking Society Petition, All Trails article on Roadless Rule shit,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 - Awestruck, Reeds Ginger Ale, Shandaken Inn,#catstail #catskillmarathon #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 24 min
  • Episode 243 - STS - Previous hikes, Luxury Hotel Woes

    Episode 243 - STS - Previous hikes, Luxury Hotel Woes
    Oct 23 2026
    Welcome to episode 243! This week, Tad and I decided to take a little break from the usual interviews and just shoot the shit! We sit down, catch up, drink up, and spend most of the episode talking about our most recent hiking adventures. We also dive into the day that saw a record number of visitors at Kaaterskill Falls, more debate surrounding the Windham Mountain Club’s plans for a luxury hotel, and the start of big game hunting season—so wear your orange! 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: Windham Mountain Club Hotel Plan, Open Street Maps, 3500 Club Service Patch, Roadless Rule Alliance, American HIking Society Petition, All Trails article on Roadless Rule shit,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 - Zero Gravity Duck Duck Juice, Awestruck, Bombshell #devilspath #devilinaday # #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 242 - Devil in a day with Josh Gorsch from Ursa's Compass

    Episode 242 - Devil in a day with Josh Gorsch from Ursa's Compass
    Oct 16 2026
    Welcome to episode 242! This week, Josh Gorsch from Ursa’s Compass Guiding joins us to talk about his experience taking on the Devil in a Day! Josh shares the highs, the struggles, and the moments that tested him along the way—and why, sometimes, the best thing you can do is hike your own hike and enjoy your time on the trail. We also dive into a rescue on Sugarloaf Mountain, the absolutely wild story of a man walking from Chile to England on foot, and more debate surrounding the Windham Mountain Club’s plans for a luxury hotel. 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: Josh’s Guiding: Co Ursa’s Compass Instagram, Karl Bushby: The Goliath Expedition, Windham Mountain Club Hotel Plan, 3500 Club Service Patch, Roadless Rule Alliance, American HIking Society Petition, All Trails article on Roadless Rule shit,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 - Selena’s, Athletic Brewing, Raspberry Bombshell, Grim Redeye, #devilspath #devilinaday # #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 241 - The Northville Placid Trail with James O'Boyle

    Episode 241 - The Northville Placid Trail with James O'Boyle
    Oct 9 2026
    Welcome to episode 241! This week, James O’Boyle joins us to share his nine-day adventure on the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondacks! James takes us through the highs, the lows, the gear that helped get him through, and the struggles that ultimately made him stronger on the trail. We also talk about what makes this challenging 135-mile trek such a memorable experience. We also chat about a moose that was tranquilized in Troy before ultimately having to be euthanized, AI once again giving hikers questionable advice, and a recall involving one of our favorite things on the planet… Stewart’s ice cream! 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: James Instagram, DEC Traquilizes Moose, DEC euthanizes Moose, 3500 Club Service Patch, Catskills Trail Crew signup, Roadless Rule Alliance, American HIking Society Petition, All Trails article on Roadless Rule shit, Taconic Crest Trail Maps, snow peak canister, The Stranger in the woods, 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 - Top Taste, Hudson North#NPT #northvillplacidtrail #adirondacks #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 13 min
  • Episode 240 - The Finger Lakes Trail with Rob Potter

    Episode 240 - The Finger Lakes Trail with Rob Potter
    Oct 2 2026

    Welcome to episode 240! This week, Rob Potter joins us after completing an incredible 560-mile thru-hike of the Finger Lakes Trail! Rob shares what inspired him to take on this adventure, the challenges and surprises he encountered along the way, and what makes the Finger Lakes Trail so different from other long-distance hiking trails. We also dive into the 2026 Summit Steward statistics, discuss the ongoing fight over the Roadless Rule, and wrap things up with the story of a hiker who apparently needed to hear the same advice three times before getting the message. 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/membership

    Thanks 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-summit

    Links: Rob’s Blogs, Rob’s Ultra Page, 3500 Club Service Path, Catskills Trail Crew signup, Roadless Rule Alliance, American HIking Society Petition, All Trails article on Roadless Rule shit,

    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 - Catskill Brewery, 1911, Athletic NA Beer, Russian Mule Brewery,

    #FLT #fingerlakestrail #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 49 min
  • Episode 239 - Hiker's Weather App with Tim Luby

    Episode 239 - Hiker's Weather App with Tim Luby
    Sep 25 2026
    Welcome to episode 239! This week, Tim Luby joins us to talk about his new app, Hikers Weather, and why getting the right weather information can make a huge difference when you’re heading into the mountains. Tim created Hikers Weather specifically with hikers in mind, giving them the data they actually need to make better-informed decisions before and during a hike. We also dive into the growing number of search-and-rescue calls happening across the country, what might be contributing to the increase, and the tragic story of a thru-hiker who lost their life on Katahdin. 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: Download Hiker’s Weather App, Hiker’s Weather, James NPT Adventure, 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 IPA, Orchard Hill Rose, Hudson North, Peekamoose Restaurant#weather #hikersweather #weatherapp #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 28 min
  • Episode 238 - Mushroom Talks with Jonathan Kranz

    Episode 238 - Mushroom Talks with Jonathan Kranz
    Sep 18 2026
    Welcome to episode 238! This week, mushroom forager and fungi enthusiast Jonathan Kranz joins us to dive into the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi! Jonathan is a Massachusetts Audubon Certified Field Naturalist and has been exploring and foraging throughout the Catskills for more than 40 years. We chat about his passion for fungi, what keeps drawing him back to the Catskills, and some of the incredible things you can discover when you slow down and start looking beneath the forest canopy. We also talk about a memorial for the legendary mountain lion P-22 in Los Angeles, the Windham Board approving a new addition to the area’s luxury hotel scene, and the DEC spending money on… well, stuff we already know. 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: Jonathan's Website, Mushroomexpert.com, Catskill Fungi, The Complete Mushroom Hunter, 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 IPA, Bombshell Hard Cider, #mushrooms #foraging #fungi #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 15 min
  • Episode 237 - The Comeback of Katy Henderson

    Episode 237 - The Comeback of Katy Henderson
    Sep 11 2026

    Welcome to episode 237! This week, Katy Henderson, aka @hendersonhikes, is back on the show! We catch up with Katy as she celebrates the one-year anniversary of her crazy injury on Millbrook Ridge. After suffering a trimalleolar fracture of her ankle, Katy has fought her way back and is once again out there hiking, chasing peaks, and generally kicking ass. We also get into some pretty wild topics, including mountain lion heads for sale, the ongoing search for a 73-year-old hiker missing in the Adirondacks, and what happens when novice hikers rely on AI to plan a route up Mount Shasta. 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/membership

    Thanks 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-summit

    Links:

    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 - Cate May IPA, 1911,

    #ladiesinhiking #womeninhiking #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 12 min