Episode 229 - 35 Peaks, One Attempt, But a Different Ending with Alex Raimo

<p>Welcome to episode 229! This week, we’re joined by Alex Raimo, who set out to conquer all 35 Catskill High Peaks in a single push. After months of preparation and an ambitious game plan, Mother Nature had other ideas. Alex shares how he trained, what he encountered on the trail, the tough decisions he had to make, and why he ultimately had to call it quits. We also dive into an influencer catching heat for bashing the town of Tannersville, plans for a new cell tower in Big Indian, and a recent rescue at Fawn's Leap. 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://fastestknowntime.com/route/catskill-high-peaks-historic-ny" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Suidy FKT</a>, <a href="https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/smileys-taxi-484316417" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smiley’s Taxi</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 - Westkill Brewing, Hudson North, Phoenicia Diner</p><p>#diretissima #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson</p>