A podcast dedicated to the The Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Discussions involve hiking, history and more along with interviews of local hiking legends, local businesses, volunteers and local authorities. Discussions sometimes go out of the Catskills. Join us by subscribing!
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Episode 201 Part 2 - Microclimates with Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather
Episode 200
Friday, December 26, 2025 • Duration 01:20:07
Welcome to Episode 201 Part 2 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather jumps back on and joins us to chat about microclimates in the Catskills and how they can affect us while on the trail. We also chat about stocking stuffers, an unfortunate incident on Panther Mountain and a trail director in the Whites that is guilty of embezzling 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!!!!
Episode 201 Part 1 - Microclimates with Alex Marra of Hudson Valley Weather
Episode 201
Friday, December 19, 2025 • Duration 01:53:36
Welcome to Episode 201 Part 1 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather jumps back on and joins us to chat about microclimates in the Catskills and how they can affect us while on the trail. We also chat about stocking stuffers, an unfortunate incident on Panther Mountain and a trail director in the Whites that is guilty of embezzling 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!!!!
Episode 200 - The Price of Water with author Lucy Sante
Episode 200
Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 02:18:53
Welcome to Episode 200 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, we welcome author Lucy Sante for a powerful conversation about the drowned towns of the Catskill reservoirs—what was gained, what was lost, and the echoes that still linger beneath the water. We also catch up on a trail run at Belleayre Ski Center, another fresh blanket of Catskills snow, and the unsettling story of a mountaineer in Austria now facing manslaughter charges after abandoning his girlfriend near a summit. 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!!!!
Episode 199 - Listener Spotlight - Lisa Morales aka Choaticquixotic
Episode 197
Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 01:59:59
Welcome to Episode 199 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Lisa Morales aka Chaoticquixotic joins us to unpack her latest adventures roaming the Catskills and Adirondacks, sharing the kind of stories that remind you why we keep returning to the mountains. We also dive into a Utah dad who took a “family outing” to a… questionable level, an Adirondack rescue that proves Mother Nature always has the last word, and the first real snowfall that finally turned the mountains back into the magical snow globe we’ve been waiting for. 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!!!!
Welcome to Episode 198 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, natureaddictlady — a.k.a. Diana — jumps back on the mic and brings the heat to a wintery topic: hiking with dogs in the cold months. Diana shares her go-to winter gear recommendations for your four-legged trail buddy, how to keep your dog comfortable, safe, and happy on snowy adventures, and her favorite beginner-friendly winter hikes for you and your pup. We also dive into a few trail-world headlines: the closure of Monument 102 in Arizona, the rumor that you can see Manhattan from the summit of Hunter Mountain (for real?), and the ongoing negotiations between NYC DEP and Catskills towns over reservoir access and permits. 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!!!!
Episode 197 - Listener Spotlight - Jeff Jotz and Orla
Episode 197
Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 02:22:44
Welcome to Episode 197 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! In this episode, Tad and I shine the spotlight on loyal listener Jeff Jotz. Jeff shows up with his four-legged hiking boss Orla, who may or may not be the real reason he gets outdoors. Jeff dishes out his go-to New Jersey hiking spots, shares some gear tips, and tries not to humble-brag too hard about his miles. We also chat about some recent rescues, Michelino Sunseri’s pardon, and the $40-million pause button at Gore 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!!!!
Episode 196 - Adventurer and Author Erik Schlimmer
Episode 196
Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 02:27:06
Welcome to Episode 196 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I sit down with adventurer, writer, and author Erik Schlimmer for a wild and insightful chat. Erik dives into his mission to summit the seldom-visited Catskill 200 peaks, shares stories from his time as an Assistant Forest Ranger and his quests of paddling major rivers from their source to the sea! We also talk about New York’s sneaky proposal 1 and take a moment to spotlight Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. 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!!!!
Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew -, NYNJTC Volunteering -, Catskill Center -, Catskill Mountain Club -, Catskill Mountainkeeper -
Episode 195 - Chasing The Grid with Ken Posner
Episode 194
Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 02:37:03
Welcome to Episode 195 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I kick off our shoes (literally) with author and barefoot badass Ken Posner to talk about his new book Chasing The Grid. We get into how this wild idea came about, what it’s like to hike without shoes, and some of Ken’s adventures beyond the Catskills. Plus, we check in on the saga of the immovable Adirondack moose, talk about Amendment 1 on the ballot, and—of course—recent 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!!!!
Episode 194 - Queen of the Catskills with Julie McGuire and Jamie Kennard
Episode 194
Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 02:38:42
Welcome to Episode 194 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Julie McGuire and Jaime Kennard about their new documentary called Queen of the Catskills — a wild ride through skiing the High Peaks and surviving to tell the tale. We also talk about unprepared hikers turning New Hampshire, local breweries teaming up for good (and for beer), and how you might be polluting the trails just by being your normal hiker self. 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!!!!
Episode 193 - Winter Prep and Winter Gear with Sean Ianucci
Episode 192
Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 02:30:30
Welcome to Episode 193 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I join forces with licensed guide Sean Ianucci to talk about the preparations you need to make for winter hiking and suggested winter hiking gear. We also chat about recent rescues, the Cascade Center on sale and the Strava vs Garmin drama. 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!!!!
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