
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 232 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsWilderness | |||

Welcome to episode 226! This week, author Kevin Bone joins me to dive into the incredible story and engineering behind the Catskill Aqueduct—one of the greatest infrastructure projects in New York history. More than 100 years after it was built, this... more
Welcome to episode 225! This week, author Alan Via joins us to discuss his new book, The Lost Kills, a fascinating journey into the lesser-known peaks, hidden corners, and forgotten stories of the Catskills. We also discuss the recent death in New Ha... more
Welcome to episode 224! This week, Ulster County beekeeper Rich Kurtz joins us to talk about the fascinating world of beekeeping in the Catskills, the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, and why these tiny pollinators have such a huge impact on th... more
Welcome to episode 223! This week, Ryan Trapani, director of forest services for the Catskill Forest Association joins us to dive into the past, present, and future of Catskill forests. We cover forest health, conservation, invasive species, responsi... more
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I love listening to the podcast. It’s incredibly entertaining, but it also delivers a tremendous amount of education to listeners. Even if you’ve been hiking or involved in the outdoor community for decades, there’s always something new to learn from the conversations and experiences they share. Beyond the podcast itself, they’ve also created an amazing forum for the hiking community — a space that has fostered genuine friendships, hiking partnerships, and a deeper sense of connection among outd... more
These guys are awesome! They alert you of which trails to avoid or to be cautious of so that you don’t get mauled by mountain lions in NYS.
Thanks again for the Epic podcast. Love the banter, love the intro, love the humor and always excellent guests. Cheers
I moved back to the Hudson Valley this summer after being away for about 15years, with only occasional visits. This podcast has been an incredible source of inspiration for hikes, history, books, and drives around the Catskills. It’s clued me into so many topics I wasn’t familiar with and reminded me of stories and places I forgot about.
The banter between the guys is hilarious and Tad is quick as a whip with the dad jokes. Absolutely awesome podcast.
Very interesting and helpful, thank you😊
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A Catskills-focused outdoors show that blends hiking how-tos, trail safety, local history, and environmental discussions with interviews from local officials, guides, researchers, and small outdoor businesses. Episodes frequently cover land use, conservation policy, rescue and safety topics, and personal hiking journeys, all grounded in the Catskill region and broader Northeast outdoor culture. Notable strengths include a strong sense of community, access to diverse experts, and a hands-on, practical approach to navigating crowds, wildlife, and terrain while celebrating regional hiking and climbing traditions.
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 232 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Ryan Trapani
2. Stosch Russen
3. Sean Mahoney
4. Joey Vulpis
5. Emily Carrollo
6. Ryan Schmidt
7. Mike Volpe
8. Ken Goldfarb
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