Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast
Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast dives deep into the heart of the Catskills in upstate New York—blending hiking, history, and real stories from the people who live it. From trail legends to local businesses, volunteers, and authorities, it’s the inside look at what makes the Catskills tick. Join us by subscribing!
Episode 232 - Stash Goes To Vermont
Welcome to episode 232! This week, Stash confesses to the ultimate Catskills betrayal... ditching his home mountains for Vermont to celebrate his 44th birthday. He breaks down the entire adventure, from the hike itinerary and jaw-dropping summit views to his favorite recommendations for anyone plann...
Episode 230 - NYDownstate28 Challenge with David Perez
Welcome to episode 230! This week, David Perez joins us to talk about the rapidly growing NYDownstate28 Challenge . We dive into how the idea came to life, what hikers can expect, and why tackling a brand-new challenge can be such a rewarding way to explore some incredible trails. We also break down...
Episode 229 - 35 Peaks, One Attempt, But a Different Ending with Alex Raimo
Welcome to episode 229! This week, we’re joined by Alex Raimo, who set out to conquer all 35 Catskill High Peaks in a single push. After months of preparation and an ambitious game plan, Mother Nature had other ideas. Alex shares how he trained, what he encountered on the trail, the tough decisions ...
Episode 228 - Author and AT Thru Hiker Jeff 'Bluey' Lewis - MidLifeHikeThis
Welcome to episode 228! This week, we’re joined by author and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jeff “Bluey” Lewis to talk about his upcoming book, MidLifeHikeThis . Jeff shares stories from his journey on the AT, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the book, and discusses what inspired him to trade eve...
Episode 227 - Listener Spotlight: Scott Ouimet aka Catskill Mountain Brew
Welcome to episode 227! This week’s episode hands the mic over to a listener favorite: Scott Ouimet, better known as Catskillmountainbrew. Fresh off an Adirondack mission, Scott breaks down a monster effort—16 peaks, 94+ miles, and five days of pushing through terrain that doesn’t exactly hand out p...