Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

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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May 2, 2025 105 mins

Welcome to episode 170! When you have a cancellation, you crack a hard cider, hit record, and roll with it. This week, Tad and I shoot the sh*t about some wild recent happenings — a tough recovery on West Kill, drama brewing with the Catskill Mountain Railroad, some jackass defacing Horseshoe Bend, and a wildfire lighting up the Jersey Pine Barrens. No script, no filter, just a solid trailhead-style chat. Need a sticker? Shoot me a...

Welcome to episode 169! This week, Tad and I chat with Andy Mossey, the guy making sure nature stays open for business. As head of the Woodstock Land Conservancy, Andy’s all about saving forests, water, and scenic views—basically everything Instagram loves. Come for the conservation, stay for the good vibes. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill and grab one! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, sh...

Welcome to episode 168! This week, Tad and I sit down with Tia Banks — hiker, motivational speaker, and all-around force of nature. From trail-tested wisdom to real talk about resilience, Tia shares her journey of finding strength, purpose, and community in the outdoors. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill and grab one! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like ...

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Welcome to episode 167! This week, Tad and I chat with Kim Levinsky, who set the fastest known time on the Long Path in 2023—no small feat considering it’s 358 miles of New York’s finest terrain. Oh, and there’s a brand-new documentary all about her record-setting adventure. We get into the grit, the grind, and what it’s like to have your suffering professionally filmed. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill! A...
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Welcome to episode 166! This week, Tad and I are joined by Kyle Bittner, who recently became the fourth person to ski all of the Catskill 3500 peaks. Kyle shares his insights on the challenges, gear, and technical aspects of backcountry skiing in the Catskills, offering a unique perspective on this incredible achievement. We also chat about visitation stats from 2024. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill! And ...
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Welcome to episode 165! This week, Tad and I chat with Tom Illari, owner of Catskill Collectibles. We dive into his collection of Catskills memorabilia and the rich history of the legendary Catskill Mountain House. We also cover private land purchases becoming public, the 3500 Club’s new stewardship grant, and recent SAR callouts. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill! And hey — subscribe, share, donate... or d...

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Welcome to episode 164! This week, Tad and I dive into his epic journey completing the legendary 420 grid — yep, all the details, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We also chat about the closure of Breakneck Ridge, a judge’s recent decision approving NPS workers, and some of our latest hiking adventures. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill and grab one! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite pl...

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Welcome to Episode 163! Tad and I are diving into some wild updates—plans for a brand-new resort where the old Black Mountain Lodge once stood, the jaw-dropping ticket prices at Windham Mountain Club, and, believe it or not, an entire Adirondack Wildlife Refuge up for sale! Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or swing by Camp Catskill. And hey, if you're enjoying the show, hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, or toss a ...

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Welcome to Episode 162! This time, Tad and I sit down with Joanne to explore the rich Native American heritage sites of the Hudson Valley. She shares her passion for preserving these sacred places and the important volunteer work that helps protect them. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill! And hey—subscribe, share, donate… or just keep tuning in, because that’s what really matters. And remember… VOLUNTEER!!!...
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Welcome to episode 161! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Mike Todd who runs the webpage Hike the Hudson Valley. Mike is an expert on hiking in the Hudson Valley and we go into depth about the great hikes in and around the area. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podca...
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Welcome to episode 160! On this episode, Tad and I chat with John Thompson who is the director of the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP). John chats with us about invasive species and what we can do to help while out on the trails. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!!...
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Welcome to episode 159! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Dr Alex Gates of Rutgers University and we talk about his book, Reclaiming Our Planet. Dr. Gates' book is about climate change and what we can do to try to reverse it. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast:...
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Welcome to episode 158 Part 2! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Rangers Rusher and Horn from the DEC about their time battling the wildfires that we had here in the Catskills and other regions of New York State. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://link...
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Welcome to episode 158 Part 1! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Rangers Rusher and Horn from the DEC. Rangers Rusher and Horn chat about their SAR missions that they have been involved with in 2024 which include rope rescues, helicopter hoist rescues and many other types of rescues. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listen...
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Welcome to episode 157! On this episode, Tad and I chat with 4x Catskills All Trails challenge finisher Al Purdy. Al is going to chat about his experience doing the All Trails Challenge and also about the Catskill Mountain Club. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast...
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Welcome to episode 156! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Mike Schowe about the Cannonsville Reservoir. Mike has been exploring and researching history about the Cannonsville Reservoir for over 30 years and talks about some deep, dark history of the reservoir. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOL...
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Welcome to episode 155! On this episode, Tad and I chat with Justin Kousky, who back in May of 2024, set the fastest known time for the Escarpment Trail! Justin chats about his experience setting the FKT and his other experiences in being a FKT trail runner. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEE...

Welcome to episode 154! On this episode, Tad and I chat with author Elaine Warfield about the amazing Fenwick Lumber Company. Fenwick existed over 100 years ago and did logging operations on the steep slopes of SW Hunter and Hunter Mountain. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!!

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January 3, 2025 140 mins
Welcome to episode 153! First off, happy new year! Tonight, Tad and I do a recap of 2024. We chat about our favorite hikes, big events that happened in NY (and the hiking world) and also what we have planned for 2025. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://l...
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December 20, 2024 118 mins

Welcome to episode 152! Tonight, Tad and I chat with Ava from the Tristate Hikers group! Tristate Hikers is a non-profit organization that leads people from the tristate city area out to explore the outdoors. Ava made this program 10 years ago! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!!

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