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    We Out

    We Out

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    76.5 km

    Everything went well the is very good for hiking and bike riding it's amazing just grab your…read more friends and a picnic basket and go for it

    We Out (Philipa) guided a 10 person group to Hudson Highlands State Park and summited Bull Hill…read morewith an elevation of 1,421 feet in Cold Spring NY. I don't know what kind of hiker I would consider myself as I regularly hike a few of the Delaware Gap Appalachian trails and recently completed Lemon Squeeze in NY. I know a good tour guide when I see one though. Philipa built a full experience for the group, from getting to the mountain (public transportation, GPS if driving), what to pack, how to dress, fitness level suggestions, snack/lunch suggestions and weather updates. Even though the weather for our trip would not qualify for a regular summer day in July I felt prepared and mentally I had a great attitude (which I contributed to the preparedness). At the mountain Philipa went through basic necessities (bathroom uses), pacing and safety precautions. She also gave us information about the mountain which is the only reason I know exactly where I hiked and how high I climbed. We stopped the amount of times the group needed to and she built connections to the mountain giving us some historical information. After the hike we stopped in town for some ice cream and snacks. Overall I feel as each activity would be different as each mountain/trail provides different experiences. But for review purposes what I want to leave you with is that Philipa will not lead the 1st timer astray, an expert will learn at least 1 new fact and she caters each experience to the area. You will not regret it!!! You will love your experience!

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    Hiking group headed towards their adventure
    Hiking group headed towards their adventure
    Group biking around Manhattan
    Group biking around Manhattan
    Hikers take a pause to medidate and take in the silence

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    Ruff Hikers

    Ruff Hikers

    5.0
    (1 review)
    5.9 km
    Locally owned & operated
    Available by appointment

    Ruff Hikers is the absolute best thing you can do for your dog! I've never seen my pup Rudy jump up…read moreand down and lose his mind as much as he does when he sees Monika. She is so genuinely excited to care for your dogs and provide the best enrichment possible: being outside in nature. Monika runs with the pups through the woods and plays a ton of games with them. Rudy is not only physically tired but mentally wiped out when he gets home. I've brought Rudy to other daycares, etc. before and he never reacts the way he does when he sees Monika. Once he is with her there's no looking back -- he jumps right in her car with her! Which is crazy since he's attached to me. I can count on one hand the number of people I'm comfortable leaving Rudy with and Monika is at the top of the list. She makes you and your pup feel like you're the only ones in the world, pays attention to detail for their care and truly loves them and plays with them. A lot of dog care centers turn into a money grab but I know Monika truly cares for and loves all of the dogs she has. I've never experienced a better care for my pup. She is the BEST!!

    From the owner: Ruff Hikers provides city canines with the outdoor experience their primitive desires call for. Our…read morehikes offer great physical exercise for dogs and help to boost their overall well-being. Your dog will come home happy and tired at the end of each hiking day!

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    Pat Dolan Trail

    Pat Dolan Trail

    3.3
    (3 reviews)
    9.1 km

    The Pat Dolan Trail, also known as the Willow Lake Trail, seems to be unknown and unused. I am the…read morefirst reviewer here on Yelp. I added an entry separate from Flushing Meadows, because this is the swampy area to the south of the developed part. People coming here would be someplace very different than there, and vice versa of course. This is heavily wooded and runs across Willow Lake. The first time I tried to access this trail, when I moved to Queens, I was not able to find it. The foliage had grown up around the path. My phone map also did not offer the best directions. But somebody must have cleared out or trimmed back what was obscuring my view, and perhaps the phone has acquired more data. The directions were clear. At either entry point, there is a pedestrian bridge over the respective highway. Basically, if you don't know where you are headed, you will need your phone, these notes, or persistence. Now that I am familiar with it, I anticipate using this regularly. I could see hiking this for fun. I used it as a walker trying to make my way from Kew Gardens Hills, where I live, over to Forest Hills, where the subway, LIRR, and restaurants are. It took a good 40 minutes, but if you value the exercise and break, with an opportunity to be far enough into the wilderness you can neither see nor hear traffic, this is worthwhile. I saw one other person. The path was muddy from rain, but not impassable; you would not do this in nice clothes. There is another route for me from Kew Gardens Hills to Forest Hills (and the other way around), which is on Jewel. From where I work, that is closer. But from my home, it would be another half mile, and while I enjoy running, this is utilitarian, about commuting on foot. Jewel also has lots of traffic and two dangerous moments with highway on/off ramps. I'm also a biker. I believe you could bike this. It wouldn't be the best route. By bike, I'd still use Jewel. The last note concerns safety. When I got lost, I wandered around Willow Lake. There was evidence of a couple of encampments, probably in active use. So I am led to believe there may be a few people living in these environs. I also would assume if you were jumped, it would be a real problem given how isolated it is. So you should be aware of your surroundings, and if you are nervous then this is not for you.

    First time on this trail. I stepped in a deep mud puddle at first and almost quit but I am so happy…read moreI didn't. Nice peaceful trail with tranquil lake views.

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    Pat Dolan Trail
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    Live More Adventures

    Live More Adventures

    4.9
    (11 reviews)
    7.4 km

    Have to thank Dave for a great time on the hiking and brewery trip! The outing was very well…read moreorganized, with Dave being the driver, tour guide, and lunch maker all in one. He is very knowledgeable about the area where we went (Delaware water gap) and knew the hiking trail well too. I like how the size of the group wasn't too big so it was easier to get to know more people. Everyone was really excited to get some nice fresh air and exercise and of course visit a brewery! The hike was a moderate trail with some bigger hills up and down and a lot of rocks to watch your footing on. After the hike we were all hungry and ready for some beer. We stopped at Jersey Girl brewing where we all had flights and got a little tour of the place where all the action happens! The only criticism I have is with the lunch. It was very simple: chips, pickles, and homemade sandwiches with meat and cheese. There were a few vegetarian options but it was very heavy on the bread overall. I would love to see some kind of healthier alternative like a quinoa or lentil dish, which I would be happy to help with!

    I did the Halloween Hike and Brew and it was amazing! So much fun and Dave is such a great guide…read moreand conversationalist with everyone. Dave was very easy to find since he sent us an email letting us know exactly where he'll be. From there, he drove the whole group in a van with awesome coffee for everyone. Once we arrived, we all got sandwiches Dave packed for us all and was off to seriously such a great hike. Dave made sure nobody from the group was left behind. Once the whole hike was done, we drove over to the brewery and Dave got pizza for everyone. Such a great time and arrived back at the time we expected Definitely would recommend and can't wait to go on another adventure!!

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    Birthday celebration for a special princess
    Great food, great friends!
    Great food, great friends!
    Hudson Whitewater, Hiking & Yoga Retreat Sign up at http://livemoreadventures.com/trip_details.php?trip=whitewater_yoga

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    Hudson Whitewater, Hiking & Yoga Retreat Sign up at http://livemoreadventures.com/trip_details.php?trip=whitewater_yoga
    Appalachian Mountain Club

    Appalachian Mountain Club

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    4.4 km

    Northeastern & mid-Atlantic US - my 200th review and the honor goes to an organization that's close…read moreto my heart, the Appalachian Mountain Club! I can't believe there aren't more reviews for the AMC, and I don't mean the movie theater. This is the BEST organization if you love the outdoors and live in the northeast! I belong to the NY-NJ chapter (https://amc-ny.org) but AMC has 11 local chapters also in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, RI, and the Potomac region (DC, MA, VA). AMC is the oldest outdoor club in the United States, and works to support and promote outdoor recreation & education, and environmental stewardship. The organization is filled with wonderful and dedicated people. Its trained leaders and volunteers organize SO many hiking, camping, backpacking, paddling, biking, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, sailing. etc. trips; as well as offer instructional & skills courses, wilderness first aid certification, and fun outdoor events accessible to everyone and at all levels of aptitude - and mostly for free or at low cost! They also offer incredible guided adventure travel and trekking all around the world to places like Patagonia, the Himalayas, Scotland, Switzerland, Canada, US national parks, Italy, Greece, southeast Asia, the Balkans, Africa, New Zealand, Fiji, etc. etc. You don't have to be a member to join most of the activities, events and trainings, but membership gets you a significant discount to paid events and trips, as well as 20% off lodging at their huts, cabins, and campsites, and on AMC books/maps & merch. We have a family membership and it's totally worth it. I've stayed in several of their lodgings but am particularly fond of the Harriman Outdoors Center here in Rockland County, NY - you can rough it or glamp, as it has excellent facilities, and FABULOUS food at their dining hall if you don't wish to give up your creature comforts while taking in some nature. Events can be searched on their website: https://www.outdoors.org/adventures/ (There's also a way to set up an activities digest email to get notified of new postings, but I leave that for the devoted to find. ;)) The NY-NJ leaders also post many of their hikes and other events on Meetup.com so you can look there for activities to join as well. There is also a young members group for under 40s. The groups are very active and often organize multiple events per week. All are welcome! By the way I don't work for AMC - I'm just a very passionate member and advocate and outdoor enthusiast, and think more people should know about them! (Even as I want to keep this best kept secret to myself lol.)

    AMC is a great way to get active outdoors. Beyond the low membership fee, there are ways to…read morecontribute to the organizations conservation mission. www.outdoors.org

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    Richard demo'ing constructing a makeshift splint in wilderness first aid
    Richard demo'ing constructing a makeshift splint in wilderness first aid
    Mountain Leadership School in the White Mountains, New Hampshire
    Mountain Leadership School in the White Mountains, New Hampshire
    Hiking through the woods (Harriman State Park?)

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    Hiking through the woods (Harriman State Park?)
    Dynamic Outdoors

    Dynamic Outdoors

    3.1
    (35 reviews)
    7.7 km

    I had a really great time with Dynamic Outdoors when I went rock climbing on Oct 16, 2010…read more The day was brisk and apparently the best type of weather for climbing. We went to the "gunks" which was a short van ride from the city. I went with my bf and a friend and it was really nice. We got to explore around and take our time with the rocks. There were different instructors, some who explained more thoroughly what to do (i.e. where to put your feet/hands) while others let you explore. They included all equipment: helmets, shoes, ropes, harnesses, belay. glad they did because i smacked my head not once, but TWICE on my first climb. i heard the guy belaying me got a real kick outta that - TWICE. We got to climb the rocks at our leisure and as beginners I think we got a great variety of ones to choose from. The hike up to the rocks was a workout in itself. Overall we had a great time together and are in the process of finding another activity to do with DO because it's a deal for things we couldn't normally do. ice climbing anyone? :)

    Have to share my experience after the rock climbing trip in the Gunks. I was right about being in…read moregood hands and tons of fun. I am still giddy about it!!! Igor and Alex were awesome. They were patient and encouraging and pushed me to challenge myself. So glad I did, Finished a 5.8 at the end with Jason belaying without using the cheater block or hanging on the rope and as clean as I could muster at the end of the day. Finger tips and toes are hurting a bit but I couldn't wipe the smile off my face the whole drive home! So now the question lies, do I go to the Labor Day Caving/Hike/Camp/Rock Climbing trips next, or do I go for the Level 5 White Water Rafting in Gaulie??? Arrrgghh, so wish I could go to both!

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    Snowshoeing in Catskills, January 23, 2011
    Snowshoeing in Catskills, January 23, 2011
    Snowshoeing in Catskills
    Snowshoeing in Catskills
    A bit steep, but we get through!  Snowshoeing in Catskills, January 9, 2011

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    A bit steep, but we get through! Snowshoeing in Catskills, January 9, 2011

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