Episode 230 - NYDownstate28 Challenge with David Perez

<p>Welcome to episode 230! This week, David Perez joins us to talk about the rapidly growing <b>NYDownstate28 Challenge</b>. We dive into how the idea came to life, what hikers can expect, and why tackling a brand-new challenge can be such a rewarding way to explore some incredible trails. We also break down the viral (and completely fake) mountain lion attack story from the Devil's Path, recap several recent search-and-rescue incidents, and discuss a family out West making headlines after selling their farm to create a critical wildlife corridor for mountain lions. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!</p><p>Links for the Podcast:<a href="https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast</a>, Donate a coffee to support the show!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills</a>, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership</a></p><p>Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography -<a href="https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/</a>, Trailbound Project - <a href="https://www.trailboundproject.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.trailboundproject.com/</a>, Camp Catskill - <a href="https://campcatskill.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://campcatskill.co/</a>, Another Summit - <a href="https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit</a></p><p>Links: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarAndHighOutdoorCo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Far and High Outdoors Co</a>, <a href="https://www.nydownstate28er.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NYDownstate28 Challenge</a>, <a href="https://www.taconic12er.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taconic 12er</a>, </p><p>Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -<a href="https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship</a>, Catskills Trail Crew -<a href="https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew</a>, NYNJTC Volunteering -<a href="https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills</a>, Catskill Center -<a href="https://catskillcenter.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://catskillcenter.org/</a>, Catskill Mountain Club -<a href="https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/</a>, Catskill Mountainkeeper -<a href="https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/</a> </p><p>Post Hike Brews and Bites - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downstatenewburgh/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Downstate Newburgh</a>,  <a href="https://www.sloopbrewing.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopUsOPmC7K8USFeqMRdEU-ZesiHdDhyMjOc7UvkawSq7eTM56GV" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sloop Brewing</a>, <a href="https://1911established.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1911</a>, <a href="https://www.eqbrew.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Equilibrium IPA</a>, </p><p>#nydownstate28