While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
For multi-day trips, as a precaution, we ask that you get a COVID-19 test 3-5 days prior to the trip.
Do you want to spend the night in the woods but are not quite sure where to start? Learn backpacking skills from our guides on this 2-day, 1-night trip! We’ll hike on parts of the historic Appalachian Trail, learning outdoor skills along the way: from the right way to pack your backpack to setting up a campsite, and everything in between. In this weekend backpacking class, we’ll cover:
What to Pack
What to Wear
Packing a Pack
Fitting a Pack
Leave No Trace
Navigation
Water Treatment
Choosing a Campsite
Setting up Camp
Backcountry Nutrition
Backcountry Cooking
Backcountry Cleaning
Bear Safety
Fire Safety
Backcountry Hygiene
Staying Warm and Dry in a Tent
Looking for more backpacking adventures? We’ll be doing an advanced skills backpacking class in the summer of 2021. Or come adventuring with us out west, backpacking the gorgeous gorges of Escalante!
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Make your way through the woods using a map and compass, and by reading land features. This adventure takes us to the trailless summit of Halcott (pronounced HAWK-it). Hikers often find bushwhacking the Catskills’ precipitous slopes and rough terrain more difficult than hiking on traditional trails, but the satisfaction of climbing a mountain in this manner is unparalleled. See if you can avoid Halcott Mountain’s famous field of stinging nettles!
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Bull Hill, also known as Mt. Taurus, is perhaps less well-known than its neighbor Breakneck Ridge or Storm King Mountain accross the river. But that doesn’t mean that it offers less to explore! Join us for a day of adventure as we spend the day in the wild, explore the ruins of the Cornish Estate – now overgrown and returning to nature, and enjoy beautiful views of the Manhattam skyline. Wondering how the mountain got its name? Your guide will tell you the story behind Bull Hill.
What is the AU Salon? It is a virtual (for now) space where we will meet, share ideas, discuss, connect. Every last Wednesday of the month one of our guides will lead a discussion about a film, book, podcast, or anything and everything outdoor-related. All the Salon events are completely free. We hope you can join us for a chat! And come on over to our Facebook Community to share thoughts, ask questions, or connect with others at any time.
April: Birders: The Central Park Effect (Documentary)
“This charming, lyrical documentary reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan’s famous patch of green and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration.” (IMDB)
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Would you like to try a hike in the rugged Catskill Mountains without having to start out with a challenging hike of a 3500 high peak? This hike in the Kaaterskill Wild Forest travels through level hardwoods on the way to Huckleberry Point, described by past participants as one of the nicest views in the Catskills. The rolling hills of this trail take us through a magical forest, and keen eyes may notice obscure signs of early Dutch settlements. We’ll enjoy lunch at a stunning overlook with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley and a stop at Platte Clove Falls to end the day.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Take your best friend on an outdoor adventure! Escape the City to explore lakes and ponds while navigating the woods together. Your pup will get a chance to frolic in nature while you are enjoying a day of hiking. After an afternoon of excitement, your pup will be tuckered out and happy to have spent the day in the wild.
This trip is perfect for medium and large dogs or active small dogs. Your dog must get along well with other dogs and people.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
If you are driving yourself and do NOT need a transportation option, use coupon NYNJTCHIKE to cancel out the van fee.
Join Adventure Untamed and AU guide, artist, and Hike and Draw founder James Sisti in supporting the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. We’ll start our day with a primitive navigation workshop. We’ll learn the different types of primitive navigation techniques and their uses. We’ll also review map and compass basics.
Then, we’ll hike out to Pine Meadow Lake. NYNJTC identifies this area as one of the most in-need of trail cleanup. We’ll provide all the tools, and you’ll spend the afternoon enjoying nature while helping improve these trails for all.
50% of all profits will be gifted to the NYNJTC. The NYNJTC is a non-profit organization committed to publishing accurate trail maps and guides, building and maintaining a comprehensive trail network, and supporting advocacy, conservation, and stewardship throughout the region.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Today, well be adventuring in a more-remote, less-traveled part of Harriman State Park. During the first half of the day, we’ll climb over five peaks, including Pyngip Mountain. This steep, rocky, and challenging mountain is also one of the best scrambles in Harriman and has a beautiful view at the summit. Throughout the day, we’ll come across unique rock formations, like the “Irish Potato” – a huge glacial erractic boulder. If we are lucky and the water is high, we’ll see beautiful cascades at Tiorati Brook. During the second half of the day, with all major climbing done, we’ll relax and enjoy a leisurely hike through the woods.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Ready for an epic rock scramble? This adventure is for you! Don’t let the mileage of this trip fool you – the challenging scramble up Bonticou Crag more than makes up for the shorter mileage. You will be climbing boulders, using both your hands and feet on this tricky rock formation. Don’t worry – your guide will be there every step of the way to support you and make sure you get to the top safely. If you love scrambling and climbing everything in sight, you will love this trip! If this is your first scramble, prepare for a challenging day – elevation gain and exposure will probably give you butterflies, but at the top you will be left with a sense of accomplishment and one of the best views in Mohonk. After taking in the views, you will hike to another scenic spot – Table Rocks – for lunch before returning on a new trail (no need to scramble down to the bottom).
Join us on this heart-pounding, picturesque adventure!
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
This hike takes us to the very western edge of the Catskill Mountains. It’s so remote that it’s outside the official boundary of the Catskill Park. We’ll follow an old, unmarked trail to the summit of Vly Mountain before tackling Bearpen, the original “Beast of the East”. It got that nickname when it was poised to become a hub for Northeast skiing. Following an old ski road on a moderate climb to the top of Bearpen, we’ll enjoy spectacular views and investigate the ruins of an old ski lift.
These are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #32 and #28 Catskill High Peaks (elevation 3,542′ and 3,587′).
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Thriving in the wilderness is not just about beautiful views and your weekend dose of nature. It is about building a relationship, that you can take home with you, with the land itself. Understanding our local ecosystems and identifying and preparing local plants is key to building our relationship with nature. Join us for a walk off the beaten path and learn about sustainable foraging, harvesting techniques, plant identification, and the medicinal benefits of local plants.
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While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle seat empty in each row. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect while we limit capacity on trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Let’s explore Mohonk Preserve together! Now reforested, this area of the Shawangunk Mountains was once home to a small subsistence community that lived off the land. They raised livestock, carved millstone out of native rock, picked huckleberries, and harvested tree bark for leather tanning. Now, signs of this small community have mostly been swallowed up by nature, but some remain visible to keen eyes. We’ll start out on a carriage road, then make our way on a more rugged hiking trail. We’ll spend our day traversing the ridge, observing unique rock formations, beautiful views, and local wildlife. Let’s explore the wild together!
Here at Adventure Untamed we want to help guide you in your exploration of wild places. On every adventure, we’ll challenge you to stay curious, explore, learn, and question your limits. Whether it’s an afternoon walk through the forest, gaining a deeper understanding of the plants and animals with whom we share the planet, or a marathon-distance hike through some of the most rugged terrain in the world, we’ll be there every step of the way as you discover the magic that lies just on the other side of taking the first step into the unknown.
