Okay- here’s the scenario…you’re making the approach from the carriage path at 8:30am thinking you’re early enough to jump on High E, but two other parties are parked at the base.  Your backup plan was limelight, but it’s taken by another High E hopeful.  You’re not quite ready for the thin 2nd pitch of arrow- [...]

Lake Minnewaska - A friendly woman with questionable intentions at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center pointed us towards this alpine lake.  Circled by sheer cliffs, rockfalls, and dense forest, this spot easily won the the natural beauty category.   Unfortunately for those of you who like to have fun in beautiful natural settings,  the State [...]