Great hike of Windham this past weekend! The weather was perfect, the views were spectacular, and we topped it off with a local brewery visit. Guided by @rvwadventureguides and assisted by @leahthekid
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It was our pleasure to host an incredible multi-family camping trip last weekend! 5 families, 9 adults, 11 kids ages 4-9, 4 lead guides, and 4 apprentices!
We had a wonderful time introducing many of these families to camping for the first time.
A few highlights: a fun first foray into hike, learning fire without matches, guitar playing by the fire, learning how to filter water, lots of fishing, delicious steak and veggie tacos, lots of smores, and a dip in a gorgeous swimming hole to cap it all off.
If you’re curious about camping but don’t know where to get started, get in touch. We love making camping easy and fun for everyone. All you have to do is show up!
Our rockstar guide team:
Lead guides @brooklynadventureco and @pondstopeaks with our co-owners Dave and Jessica
Apprentice guides: @albearcares @normalrockman @liberachiemcgrosky and Monica
#familycamping #catskills #catskillmountains #upstateny #newyorkstateparks #guidelife #destinationbackcountry
THIS is the Memorial Day weekend adventure that you need. ⛺️☀️ HEART OF THE CATSKILLS BASECAMP (5/25-27)
On this beloved backpack, we explore one of the most stunning landscapes in the Catskills: an old-growth, primeval forest—possibly the most remote hiking near NYC and in the Catskills.
Your guide will lead you off-trail for most of the trip, setting up a basecamp near a gorgeous river in a valley deep in the wilderness for both nights. During the day, we'll explore along the river banks and bushwhack (hike off-trail) to one or more nearby 3500' peaks (optional). This trip offers moderate to challenging hiking along with plenty of time to relax by the river and decompress.
Book here > https://destinationbackcountryadventures.com/collections/all-adventures-1/products/heart-of-the-catskills-backpacking-trip
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We had a great spring hike of Blackhead and Blackdome last weekend, guided by Ray DeWire (@pondstopeak) and assisted by Morgan Wordes (@guerachicana718) and Leah Friedlander (@leahthekid) and.
Our next Catskill 3500 peak is Mount Wittenberg on May 25. If you love our slow hikes but are curious about our more strenuous hikes, let us know and we can recommend a good challenge for your level.
#catskills3500 #blackheadrange #destinationbackcountry #guidelife #catskills #springhike #mountainviews
May 11 - Epic Views & Legendary Falls Day Hike! 🥾
Spring is made for waterfalls and wildflowers and this hike has both, plus fantastic views.
Our gentle path will take us through a dozen shades of spring green with rich bursts of red columbine flowers and brilliant white Dutchman’s breeches, leading to a viewpoint overlooking the quaint towns and farms of the Hudson Valley. On our hike back, we’ll stop to visit dramatic waterfalls perfect for quiet contemplation.
Book at the link in our bio.
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NEW TRIP ALERT! Join Herb Brooks for the new Urban Reset - Immersive Meditation and Waterfall Walk on May 5.
Engage with the forest on a deep, powerful level during this immersive sensory hiking experience. This full day retreat combines a gentle hike with intention setting, breathwork, deep listening, sensory work, and a sound meditation journey.
Our sample itinerary for the day includes:
- Sage, Palo smudging and intention setting to bless the experience
- Sensory Walk
- Sound meditation with hand and wind instruments
- Return ceremony
- Journaling session
- Reflections and gratitude
Expect to leave the forest feeling connected to yourself and nature in a new, profound way.
In addition to his experience as an outdoor hiking and backpacking guide, Herb has completed coursework in Nature Connected Coaching with the EarthBased Institute in Colorado. This trip combines his mindfulness practice with the healing and reflective power of nature.
Book here > https://destinationbackcountryadventures.com/collections/all-adventures-1/products/urban-reset-immersive-meditation-and-waterfall-walk-with-herb-5-5
#meditationhike #waterfallhike #waterafllshike #forestmeditation #forestbathing #forestwalk #upstateny #catskills #urbanreset #destinationbackcountry
STAFF TRAINING 2024! 🏕️ We had a great time camping out with our new class of Apprentice Guides.
Led by our co-owners Dave DiCerbo and Jessica Tackett (plus their two guide-in-training daughters), Head Guide Brad Winer (@brooklynadventureco) and Lead Guides Greg Wilson (@freestonexp) and Bilen Berhanu (@bilenberhanu), we covered everything from building tarp shelters, to the essentials of liquid fuel stoves, and a primer on survival school, plus a fun rainy waterfall hike.
For those who don’t know, most of our licensed guides have come up through our Apprentice Guide program which includes on-trail training, prep for guide exams, and more. AGs are an essential part of our company and mission.
We’ll be introducing our new AGs in the coming weeks here and on trail!
#destinationbackcountry #guidelife #catskills #nysoga #upstateny #hudsonvalley
OUR SPRING AND SUMMER CALENDAR IS LIVE! 🌸☀️🌿
The sun is shining, the wildflowers are blooming, and we are so excited for the warm weather!
Leaf out seems to be happening right in front of our eyes in the Catskills. We've spotted our first wildflowers (spring beauties, Dutchman's breeches, and trout lilies) and even caught a glimpse of a few salamanders in the streams.
We have a lot of new and exciting adventures to share this year, with a focus on wellness, healing, meditation, and more. Check out our spring and summer calendar >> https://destinationbackcountryadventures.com/collections/all-adventures-1
We can't wait to see you in the woods or on the water this year.
Dave, Jessica + the DBA Team
#catsills #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #upstateny #hudsonvalleyhiking #catskillshiking #esscapeny #escapebrooklyn #catskills3500 #greatnortherncatskills
It was our pleasure to take this fantastic group on our Frozen Waterfalls trip!
We had a cold and windy start, but it ended up being a gorgeous day! The falls were flowing for this time of year thanks to rain from earlier in the week. Possibly the best we've seen in January!
Plus, we had a moment of beautiful snow (that was a little intense!), but then the sun came out. Overall, it was an amazing day, thanks to our Lead Guide Lynnardo @trainwithnardo and Apprentice Mel @melmendez91
Join us for our next Frozen Waterfalls trip - 2/11 and 3/17! Link below:
https://destinationbackcountryadventures.com/collections/all-adventures-1
Our last Adirondack Canoe and Kayak trip of 2023 🛶 can’t wait to get back here next year. Guided by @route2droot and @dcob11
As always, a huge shoutout to @adklakesandtrails, our preferred and only partner for canoe rentals in the ADK. Jason and his team are fantastic to work with, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly.
#adk #adklife #canoecamping #upstateny #iloveny #destinationbackcountry #guidelife
Best of Minnewaska! (10/15) On this gentle day hike, we’ll visit some of our favorite destinations in Minnewaska State Park at a slow and leisurely pace, including Lake Minnewaska (above) and a few stunning viewpoints over the dramatic Shawangunk ledges.
This is the perfect hike for beginners looking to venture out of NYC for their first hiking experience. The Nature Conservancy named Minnewaska “One of the Last Great Places on Earth” and we’ll explore all the reasons why with incredible views, and crystal clear “sky lakes.”
#minnewaska #minnewaskastatepark #fallfoliage #skylake #iloveny #upstateny #hudsonvally #hudsonvalleyny #hudsonvalleyhikes #destinationbackcountry #gentlehike #guidelife
Fall is here!🍁Join us for the best of autumn with day hikes perfectly timed for peak foliage, Hudson Valley hike and harvest day trips, and some of our favorite camping trips of the year.
#catskills #waterfalls #backcountry #guidelife #destinationbackcountry #upstateny #catskillmountains #catskillsmountains
You may have spotted brilliantly colored red efts on a hike in the Catskills, but did you know they are actually the juvenile stage for newts? Ref efts are land dwelling, while this newt is aquatic. We spotted him near a backcountry pond teeming with newts because... spring is also mating season in the forest. We could watch his cool meandering walk for hours. Head over to our stories to here the familiar, cheerful sound of peepers. Happy spring!
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The spring beauties are waving hello in the breeze. These flowers may be small, but they let off a lovely scent.
Watch this impressive helicopter team scoop water from Colgate Lake and carry it over to the fire on Blackhead a few weeks ago.
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We met one of the residents of Cross Mountain Road over the weekend. They were curious but kept their distance too.
13 seconds of pure trail happiness. We don’t take videos often. We try to be on the trail and nowhere else (the future, the internet), but I was particularly struck on this descent of a lesser traveled trail to the summit of one of our favorite mountains. This trail means the #Catskills to me and I felt the need to capture it.
