Ice Climbing Accident

On Monday, January 30, 2012, a ice climber fell 30 feet off a pitch on Rt 214 in Hunter NY. He broke his leg during the fall. He sustained no life threatening injuries.. Click image for more details (Jan 30)

Death at Hunter Mtn

At 8:50 AM on Wed, Brian Mattice of Gilboa, 41, a Hunter Mtn employee was killed when he slipped and fell while working on snowmaking equipment. He was wearing crampons and a helmet. He tumbled down 200' and suffered head trama when he struck a tree and rock. Click image for more details (Jan 19)

Hiker Assaulted on WHP

A female hiker was assaulted and threaten with a shotgun when she arrived at the Elm Ridge Lean-to on Windham High Peak on Dec 2nd. 1 man was arrested and two others received tickets. Click image for more details (Dec 7)

Palenville Swing Bridge

The Palenville Swing Bridge was destroyed by the massive flooding from Hurricane Irene at the end of August. A group of Palenville citizens are raising money to rebuild the historic bridge. Palenville is separated by the Kaaterskill Creek. Click image for more details (Dec 6)