Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

Welcome to Episode 206 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Tad and I chat with Kaitlyn Supa, who lost her cat Walter, for 29 days after camping in the Catskills. Kaitlyn shares how Walter escaped, what it took from her and the community and what it was like when the day he was rescued. We also chat about the recent snowstorm and a rescue on the Fisherman's path. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite pla...

Welcome to Episode 205 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, I chat with Aimee Kohler, fellow podcaster and owner of the running organization called The Running Kind. We chat about her organization and their race called Climb It For Climate that is happening at Belleayre Mountain. We also chat about a weird app that saved two lives. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if...

Welcome to Episode 204 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Tad and I chat with award winning journalist and hiker Jo Giese. We chat about Jo’s upcoming book “You’ll Never Walk Alone: A Hiker’s Memoir of Adventure, Tragedy and Defying the Odds” which talks about overcoming a medical miracle and recovering back into hiking. We also chat about a dog rescue on Devils Path, a relocation of a lean to and the 5 ...

Welcome to Episode 203 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Tad and I crack open the notes on 2025 and take a full look back at the year that was. We dive into the most-listened-to episodes, our personal favorites, and revisit the hot topics that kept popping up throughout the year. We also talk about the latest addition to the Fire Tower Challenge, unpack a tragic death in Harriman State Park, and reflect...

Welcome to Episode 202 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, it’s just Stash behind the mic with award-winning photographer Raymond Salani, chasing the Catskills one frame at a time. Tad jumps in at the top as we break down a homicide at the Croton Falls Reservoir, two rescues on Giant Ledge, and the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions we may or may not keep. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite p...

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 fa...

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 fa...

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 fa...

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 ...

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 yo...

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, Michel...

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 sneak...

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 Amendm...

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 jus...

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… ...

Welcome to Episode 192 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I dive headfirst into Halloween! We’re talking eerie trails, haunted hikes, and a Catskill mystery that’s been lurking for nearly a decade — the tale of the Catskill Crone. Plus, we break down some recent rescues and the latest on Whiteface Mountain facing charges for illegal tree cutting. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite plat...

Welcome to Episode 191 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, we sit down with surveyor and historian Rick Brooks to unravel the story behind the Hardenbergh Patent — the massive 18th-century land grant that shaped the Catskills and stirred up plenty of controversy along the way. We also catch up on Killian Jornet’s latest feat and a recent rescue on the Devil’s Path. Make sure to subscribe on your fav...

Welcome to Episode 190 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, we hang out with filmmaker Shai Ben-Dor to chat about The Long Path: A Journey of Becoming—the behind-the-scenes chaos, the tough moments, and the big message they wanted to share. Plus, we dive into the latest on Killian Jornet, a few rescues, and everyone’s favorite nightmare fuel… ticks. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, s...

Welcome to Episode 189 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, we sit down with Alex Gross from the Voyageurs Wolf Project to chat about what it’s like studying wolves and whether New York could see them return someday. We also catch up on the latest trail buzz from the women’s AT FKT and men’s unsupported FKT to the growing impact of the Jackson Petition. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platfor...