Episode 231 - Stash Goes To Vermont

<p>Welcome to episode 231! This week, Stash confesses to the ultimate Catskills betrayal... ditching his home mountains for Vermont to celebrate his 44th birthday. He breaks down the entire adventure, from the hike itinerary and jaw-dropping summit views to his favorite recommendations for anyone planning a trip to the Green Mountains. He also shares why he decided to bail on one of his planned hikes—and why sometimes turning around is the smartest decision you can make. Plus, we dive into reports of mountain lions, the controversial solar project proposed for Sullivan County that&#39;s stirring up plenty of debate, and the bear that&#39;s causing enough trouble to shut down a popular canoe area in the northern Adirondacks. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I&#39;m just grateful you&#39;re here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!</p><p>Links for the Podcast:<a href="https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast</a>, Donate a coffee to support the show!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> 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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> - 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/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/</a>, Trailbound Project - <a href="https://www.trailboundproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trailboundproject.com/</a>, Camp Catskill - <a href="https://campcatskill.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://campcatskill.co/</a>, Another Summit - <a href="https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit</a></p><p>Links: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarAndHighOutdoorCo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Far and High Outdoors Co</a>, </p><p>Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -<a href="https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship</a>, Catskills Trail Crew -<a href="https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew</a>, NYNJTC Volunteering -<a href="https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills</a>, Catskill Center -<a href="https://catskillcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://catskillcenter.org/</a>, Catskill Mountain Club -<a href="https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/</a>, Catskill Mountainkeeper -<a href="https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/</a> </p><p>Post Hike Brews and Bites - <a href="https://www.stowecider.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stowe Cider</a>, <a href="https://www.zerogravitybeer.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Zero Gravity</a></p><p>#vermont #vermonthighpeaks #killington #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson</p>