Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

Welcome to episode 232! This week, Haley Heinrich, the female winner of the legendary Escarpment Run, joins me to break down one of the toughest trail races in the Northeast! We dive into her race day strategy, how she battled the relentless climbs and descents, overcame the inevitable highs and lows (literally!), and what it took to cross the finish line in 1st place. Plus, ...

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 on...

Welcome to episode 230! This week, David Perez joins us to talk about the rapidly growing NYDownstate28 Challenge. 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 Dev...

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 ...

Welcome to episode 228! This week, we’re joined by author and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jeff “Bluey” Lewis to talk about his upcoming book, MidLifeHikeThis. Jeff shares stories from his journey on the AT, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the book, and discusses what inspired him to trade everyday life for an unforgettable adventure on the trail. We also dive i...