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/-74.2896999693566,42.1678933596864,11,0.00,0.00/320x240@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGVha2VyeSIsImEiOiJjampra3Z0bnAxeTVnM3FteHlybHY3b2p1In0.7a5dEa5-995VUv8ceHHNmw)
38 summits • 6.7 mi • 1,724 ft gain • 4 hr 37 min
/-74.2896999693566,42.1678933596864,11,0.00,0.00/320x240@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGVha2VyeSIsImEiOiJjampra3Z0bnAxeTVnM3FteHlybHY3b2p1In0.7a5dEa5-995VUv8ceHHNmw)
2 summits • 22.6 mi • 7,892 ft gain • 15 hr 53 min
/-74.2896999693566,42.1678933596864,11,0.00,0.00/320x240@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGVha2VyeSIsImEiOiJjampra3Z0bnAxeTVnM3FteHlybHY3b2p1In0.7a5dEa5-995VUv8ceHHNmw)
2 summits • 7.4 mi • 1,791 ft gain • 4 hr 24 min
/-74.2896999693566,42.1678933596864,11,0.00,0.00/320x240@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGVha2VyeSIsImEiOiJjampra3Z0bnAxeTVnM3FteHlybHY3b2p1In0.7a5dEa5-995VUv8ceHHNmw)
1 summit • 11.3 mi • 2,479 ft gain • 6 hr 16 min
/-74.2896999693566,42.1678933596864,11,0.00,0.00/320x240@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGVha2VyeSIsImEiOiJjampra3Z0bnAxeTVnM3FteHlybHY3b2p1In0.7a5dEa5-995VUv8ceHHNmw)
1 summit • 15.8 mi • 60,732 ft gain • 10 hr 28 min
/-74.2896999693566,42.1678933596864,11,0.00,0.00/320x240@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGVha2VyeSIsImEiOiJjampra3Z0bnAxeTVnM3FteHlybHY3b2p1In0.7a5dEa5-995VUv8ceHHNmw)
1 summit • 19.1 mi • 3,856 ft gain • 11 hr 53 min
Latest summits
"Wanted to get my trail maintenance duties on the Diamond Notch trail done before the end of May. Plus I needed to get West Kill done for the month so put them together and finish up before the holiday weekend. It just so happens that West Kill was the final peak in my 50th round of the Catskill 35.
Fortunately a DEC maintenance crew had already taken care of all the water bars on my trail section and the Devils Path up to the top of West Kill. A crew of 3 were taking a lunch break at Bucks Ridge lookout, after cutting numerous blowdowns on the DP, as I passed by heading for summit sign.
Another great day with comfortable temps and no bugs. A light breeze provided a touch coolness at the higher elevations." — Nimblefoot • May 26, 2022
"Opening winter ‘21/22 with a twosie of Slide and West Kill. Sporadic icy spots on both trails that warrant the use of micros. Did some bushwhacking shortcuts to avoid some non-icy/rocky sections to save the points on my micros and time." — Nimblefoot • Dec 21, 2021

"A chilly hike with Maryellen, Chris, Tina, and Alison. Easy first mile, steeper 2nd, and ridge type elevation at the end. Hot hands and spikes needed for half up and most of the way down. Sun came out as we were almost done! A few icy patches, but not too tricky. " — lfrancois • Dec 19, 2021
"Did my trail maintenance on the Diamond Notch trail then bopped up to the summit of West Kill. Back to the nippy temps and breeze of late fall. Had to keep an eye for the occasional small patch of ice blending in with the wet rocks or hidden amongst the fallen leaves." — Nimblefoot • Nov 19, 2021

"Taking advantage of some days off before the end of the year and checked off another Catskill 3500 from the list. Thought about also tacking on Rusk Mountain while right there but had some other obligations to attend to and will get that one another day. It was a gorgeous morning in the high 50s and one couldn’t ask for a nicer November Fall day. Summitted the 3 miles in about an hour which is half of the drive time to actually get there. Another splendid day and I’m happy with the progress made on taking a good chunk out of this challenge the last couple months with what time I do have. I believe this is peak #21. Yet another solo venture. I do enjoy them solo as the only one pushing yourself is you. " — scottturner • Nov 9, 2021
"A trio of peaks for my 3rd and 4th grids. Ran into two guys from the DEC doing some heavy duty trail maintenance with chainsaw etc. Pretty hot/humid day for humping a heavy load up a fairly steep trail. The black flies became annoying on my third peak, Halcott, at 3 in the afternoon like heat and humidity wasn’t enough." — Nimblefoot • May 19, 2021
"Hiked with Nick Topple and Brandon Freer. This was Nick's 3500 club winter finish. I was with him for his original finish several years ago. Nice weather during the climb, but overcast when we reached the lookout. Shotgunned a beer at the summit sign to celebrate his actual finish. I used my sled on most of the descent and we celebrated his finish again at the Westkill brewery. " — LGH-Tom • Feb 20, 2021
"Finally I finished my winter 3500's beautiful day the sun was in and out behind clouds. it was a little windy on our way up but stopped once we reached the summit. had a few beers then went to the West Kill Brewery for a great lunch and beers!" — LGH-Topple • Feb 20, 2021
"Mimi and I did the 3-Peaker despite the weather forecast of mixed winter precipitation and slippery roads. Not many Holiday hikers, Presidents Day, out so it was a nice quiet day. Normally I would have whacked straight over to SW Hunter from West Kill through Diamond Notch but I didn’t feel like breaking a track so all the way down to the bridge then all the way back up. Still some bare booters out there punching holes into the nicely packed trails....too lazy to where the big shoes." — Nimblefoot • Feb 15, 2021

"Wowzers - lots of trail breaking today. Started off from Mink Hollow this time, up over West Westkill and on to the summit. 12 to 18" of snow to break through for everything after the first miles to the initial junction. Tiring but well worth the trip through the beautiful forest dressed in winter." — deb-and-rob • Jan 17, 2021