Greetings
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:29 am
Hi, my name is Jeff Kent from Mt. Kisco, NY and I started hiking in the lower Hudson Valley a couple years ago. I started as a way to get my kids (ages 15, 11, 7) outside, but soon realized that I wanted to hike more than a couple easy miles so I set out on my own. Between work (Northern Westchester Hospital & Mt. Kisco Food Pantry), a wife, three kids and a mother-in-law I don't get out as often as I'd like. When I do it's usually just local or maybe up to Bear Mt./Hudson Highlands. I'm not super hiker and stick to day hikes under 10 miles.
This year I want to get up to the Catskills do hike some of the higher peaks. I know it's going to be a logistical nightmare, but I hope to get up there a few times at least.
First on my list is Slide Mt. and Giant Ledge. If I get back I want to tackle Indian Head and Twin Mt. on the Devil's Path. Is it wise to to Devil's Path solo my first time, or should I find a partner to go with?
I look forward to reading the forum and gaining a lot of knowledge about hiking in the Catskills.
This year I want to get up to the Catskills do hike some of the higher peaks. I know it's going to be a logistical nightmare, but I hope to get up there a few times at least.
First on my list is Slide Mt. and Giant Ledge. If I get back I want to tackle Indian Head and Twin Mt. on the Devil's Path. Is it wise to to Devil's Path solo my first time, or should I find a partner to go with?
I look forward to reading the forum and gaining a lot of knowledge about hiking in the Catskills.