In this hike series, we are taking on the longest hiking-only footpath in the world – one section at a time. For this adventure, we are tackling our last Connecticut section. This will complete our first round of AT sections in NJ/NY/CT. We’ll pass by the Wiley Shelter, traverse the Pawling Nature Reserve and the Herrick Preserve, and hike by the Housatonic River. Because this is a point-to-point hike, there is no need to double-back. It’s the Appalachian Trail, and it’s new places all day long. Come explore the AT with us!

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Spend Thanksgiving Day in great company! Staying local for Thanksgiving? Come with us!

On this classic Hudson Highlands hike we’ll traverse Storm King Mountain’s steep trails while we hike one of the few places where a river bisects the Appalachian Mountain Chain almost to sea level.  This unique geological feature has created views both up and down the Hudson River that are truly magnificent. It’s a 5-mile hike, which will get you back to NYC early for your evening plans, but it still has enough elevation gain to get your blood pumping. We’ll take our time on the trail and get a workout, climbing a to the summit of this gorgeous mountain!

And if you have evening plans, we’ll get you back to the City by 4:00 pm! It’s the best of both worlds! Come, get your blood pumping, with enough time left at the end to still have evening plans! Gobble-gobble!

What’s included:

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC
• Hike one of the most iconic scrambles in the region
• Trail treats 🙂

Spend Thanksgiving Day in great company! Staying local for Thanksgiving? Come with us!

On this classic Hudson Highlands hike we’ll traverse Storm King Mountain’s trails while we hike one of the few places where a river bisects the Appalachian Mountain Chain almost to sea level.  This unique geological feature has created views both up and down the Hudson River that are truly magnificent. It’s a 3-mile hike, which will get you back to NYC early for your evening plans, but it still has some scrambles to get your blood pumping. We’ll take our time on the trail, climbing a to the summit of this gorgeous mountain!

And if you have evening plans, we’ll get you back to the City by 4:00 pm! It’s the best of both worlds! Come, get your blood pumping, with enough time left at the end to still have evening plans! Gobble-gobble!

What’s included:

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC
• Hike one of the most iconic scrambles in the region
• Trail treats 🙂

Join us on relaxing, post-Thanksgiving trip.

Our adventure begins with a 4.5-mile hike in the beautiful Worthington State Forest, where we’ll see sweeping views of the Delaware Water Gap and a beautiful forest pond!

For the second half of the day, we’ll visit a wolf preserve where we’ll see these magnificent animals up-close and learn about the social structure of wolf packs, their eating habits, their interaction with man, and other fascinating facts about this endangered species. We’ll also have the opportunity to see and learn about foxes, bobcat, and lynx that call the preserve home.

What’s included:

In this brand new hike, we are going on a section hike of the Old Croton Aqueduct Historic Trail! Escape the 21st century and [go] on a historic journey through Westchester County! For more than 150 years, the trail atop the Old Croton Aqueduct has linked communities along the lower Hudson River. This tree-lined 26.2-mile portion of the 41-mile trailway, popular with runners and walkers, offers glimpses of historic and architectural treasures along the way.” Your guide will share the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct as you hike between Dobbs Ferry and Lyndhurst and pass the Octagon House, Sunnyside, and a spot where you can see the city skyline and the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Even though this hike is between six and seven miles, because of it’s flatter and less-technical terrain, we are rating it an ACTIVE+ hike.

What’s included:

Adventurers, this winter for the first time ever, we are doing a three-hike Nose Series. Three famous ‘nose’ trails in the area: Anthony’s Nose, Gertrude’s Nose, and Vroman’s Nose. Do them all and get the Adventure Untamed Winter Nose Challenge Patch!

Anthony’s Nose is a 900+ ft peak in the Hudson Highlands along the east bank of the Hudson River. It boasts impressive views of Bear Mountain, Bear Mountain Bridge, and the Hudson River. Because of the beautiful views, it’s a popular destination, so to avoid the crowds we are doing it in December. We are doing this hike via the Camp Smith Trail with some scrambling and use of hands required, but the destination is well worth the journey. It’s beautiful, close to the city, and a part of our ‘Nose’ series! What’s not to love?

Because of the scrambles, this hike is rated INTERMEDIATE+

What’s included:

For today’s adventure we are tackling Southwest Hunter Mountain! While all Catskill 3500 peaks are challenging, we are taking a gentler route to the top, so we can enjoy our time on the trail. We’ll detour off the marked trail and bushwhack over to Southwest Hunter. This mountain was originally known as Leavitt’s Peak and was the last one to officially ‘join’ the Catskill 3500 Club. Will you be the first to locate its summit canister? If we are ahead of schedule, we may continue on to Hunter’s summit where we’ll visit the highest-elevation fire tower in New York State.

Southwest Hunter is a required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #15 Catskill High Peaks (elevation 3,755’).

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC
• Hike a Catskills 3500 High Peak

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Staying local this Christmas? Don’t celebrate? Or just want to have a unique holiday experience? This hike is for you. We are celebrating AU style!

Join friends – old and new – on a beautiful hike of West Mountain. We’ll spend the first half of our day on the historic Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, ranging from Georgia to Maine. As we climb West Mountain, we’ll pass through one of the most picturesque areas in northern Harriman State Park. This is an ACTIVE to INTERMEDIATE hike, depending on conditions, and you will be able to spend the day enjoying views and conversation. We’ll, of course, have some surprise Christmas treats for everyone. And we are staying very close to NYC, so there is no long drive home.

Join us to ring in the holiday season with your favorite people, in your favorite setting!

What’s included:

This has become an annual tradition for Adventure Untamed! As we enter a new year, we get together, drive to the heart of the largest park in the contiguous United States – Adirondacks – and climb a 46er. 46ers are 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks, each over 4,000 feet tall. We ring in the new year with mountain climbing, games, and great company! Oh, and did we mention a really cozy lodge (actual picture of the lodge above)?

So, how do you plan to say hello to 2026? How do you want to greet the new year? Join us on this beautiful adventure! Our journey will take us on a gorgeous hike of Table Top. If you are looking for winter scenery, this is the hike for you. The approach goes through forest trails then opens up at Marcy Dam where you are surrounded by high peaks on all sides. And from the summit, you will see Mt. Marcy and the Great Range, as well as other high peaks. It’s lovely!

It’s a flat-ish start for the first two miles, then a steady climb for the next three to the summit. The hike will feel anywhere between INTERMEDIATE and CHALLENGING, depending on your experience and conditions. But we plan to keep the pace very moderate, to allow for an enjoyable day. If you can do a Catskill 3500 mountain, you can do this peak (as long as the weather cooperates, of course)! We’ll also provide micro spikes, crampons, and/or snowshoes, so you don’t have to worry about traction. And the view from the top is worth the effort! On a clear day, we will be able to see countless mountains in the High Peaks region.

When not hiking, we’ll spend our nights in front of the fireplace at the Adirondack Loj, relaxing and enjoying board games and great conversation.

Experience: Prior winter hiking experience strongly encouraged. Please email us if you don’t have winter hiking experience. Please contact us with any questions at info@adventureuntamed.com. We can help you put together a training plan! This trip is rated INTERMEDIATE due to easier pace, but it may feel more challenging depending on conditions. This trip has CHALLENGING terrain and (sometimes) conditions.

Accommodations: Shared (with our group) loft room at ADK Loj. Limited private rooms available for an extra $100 per night. Please email us at info@adventureuntamed.com with questions and requests.

Food: We will have lunch on the road the first day and the last day. Other than that, all meals are included.

Day 1 (January 2nd)

We’ll depart at 7:00 am, stopping for lunch on the road. After arriving at the Loj we’ll go for a short warm-up hike. On the trail, we’ll discuss winter hiking and layering techniques to set us up for success the next day. After a moderate scramble to the top, gorgeous views of the Adirondacks will open up right in front of us. That evening we’ll enjoy a tasty dinner and and get ready for our climb.

Day 2 (January 3rd)

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start the summit attempt of Table Top. We’ll take our time on the trail and make consistent, steady progress, admiring the views. That night, we’ll relax in front of the fire after a delicious dinner and welcome 2026!

Day 3 (January 4th)

After a good night’s rest, we’ll pack and relax for the leisurely drive back to New York City, stopping for lunch along the way. For those interested, we’ll do a short morning hike to ring in the new year!

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Today we’ll climb two mountains of the northern Catskills’ Blackhead Range. This rugged hike is more challenging than its distance leads you to believe! And it’s so worth it! Be prepared to hike over twisted roots and scramble up steep rocks. We’ll see some epic views on our way to Blackhead and Black Dome’s fragrant summits, thick with spruce and fir trees. If we have time, and the group is feeling up to the task, we’ll hit a third 3500 – Thomas Cole – at the end of the day.

These are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #5 and #3 Catskill High Peaks (elevation 3,941’ and 3,995’). Blackhead is one of the four peaks that must be climbed twice, at least once in winter (December 21 – March 21).

What’s included:

Adventurers, this winter for the first time ever, we are doing a three-hike Nose Series. Three famous ‘nose’ trails in the area: Anthony’s Nose, Gertrude’s Nose, and Vroman’s Nose. Do them all and get the Adventure Untamed Winter Nose Challenge Patch!

Gertrude’s Nose is a classic. We’ll see one of the most iconic views in Minnewaska State Park Preserve! This hike traverses the ridge of Gertrude’s Nose, a unique rock formation on the Shawangunk Ridge. We’ll start our adventure at Lake Minnewaska, a glacial lake rimmed by towering, white sandstone cliffs. We’ll then traverse carriage roads and woodland trails and enjoy breathtaking views at the top of the ridge before reaching Gertrude’s Nose. With a keen eye and a little luck, you might spot local wildlife, like a porcupine or a black vulture, a recent addition to this area’s bird population.

What’s included:

Let’s go snowshoeing! You don’t need any prior experience to join us on this wonderful winter trip. We are going to the Catskill Mountains to play in the winter wonderland and try snowshoeing. We’ll provide the snowshoes and teach you the basics. Don’t worry, if you can hike, you can snowshoe. Beginners welcome! It’s day of fun in the snow you are not going to want to miss!

Note, while our usual trip is to the North-South Lake, the exact location of the hike may vary, depending on the best snow conditions. If weather does not cooperate and there is no snow in our region, it will be a regular winter hike!

This trip is rated ACTIVE+.

What’s included:

Fall in love with winter!

If rocks and walls are meant for climbing, then so are frozen waterfalls! Whether you have experienced the unbridled joy of climbing or are a first-timer, join us for a trip to the Catskill Mountains to climb water that has frozen solid running down vertical rocks. Our ice guides will set up multiple ropes, so you will get a chance to try routes of varying difficulty and climb as much as you want throughout the day. We will teach you the technique and give feedback and beta throughout the day. This amazing, unique winter experience is a must-try for every adventurer!

We will provide all the equipment that you need, including harnesses, helmets, mountaineering boots, and crampons. Please email us your shoe size.

Please note, if we are having a warm winter and there it’s too warm or there is no ice, we will do our best to run this as a rock climbing trip (if the conditions allow).

What’s included:

Fall in love with winter!

If rocks and walls are meant for climbing, then so are frozen waterfalls! Whether you have experienced the unbridled joy of climbing or are a first-timer, join us for a trip to the Catskill Mountains to climb water that has frozen solid running down vertical rocks. Our ice guides will set up multiple ropes, so you will get a chance to try routes of varying difficulty and climb as much as you want throughout the day. We will teach you the technique and give feedback and beta throughout the day. This amazing, unique winter experience is a must-try for every adventurer!

We will provide all the equipment that you need, including harnesses, helmets, mountaineering boots, and crampons. Please email us your shoe size.

Please note, if we are having a warm winter and there it’s too warm or there is no ice, we will do our best to run this as a rock climbing trip (if the conditions allow).

What’s included:

Join us on a classic climb of the tallest mountain in the Northeast, with an extra challenge of doing it in precarious winter conditions. At 6,288 feet, boasting 4,000 feet of elevation gain over 4 miles, and harsh, unpredictable weather above treeline, this thrilling hike will challenge even experienced hikers.

Our adventure will take us up and down the classic Winter Lion’s Head Route, and we’ll experience everything from forest trails to the heart-pounding climbs up the steep, snow-covered slopes. Finally, we’ll make our way above the treeline and to the exposed summit cone.

If you are lucky enough to summit on a clear day,  you will enjoy gorgeous views of the White Mountains and be able to see as far as Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Canada, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Experience: This trip is for experienced hikers with prior winter hiking experience. Please contact us at info@adventureuntamed.com for more information. We can help you create a training plan!

Accommodations: 4-person bunk rooms at the Joe Dodge Lodge, 2 nights.

Food: We will have lunch on the road the first day and the last day. Other than that, all meals are included.

Day 1 (February 14th)

We’ll depart at 7:00 am, stopping for lunch on the road. After arriving at the Joe Dodge Lodge, we’ll go for a short warm-up hike. We’ll test out our gear and learn crampon and ice axe use, as well as the skills to stay warm, dry, and safe in unpredictable winter conditions. After a moderate scramble to the top, gorgeous views of Mt. Washington will open up right in front of us, and you can trace the route you’ll be taking to the summit the next day. That evening we’ll enjoy dinner, do a gear check, and get a good night’s sleep before the summit attempt the following morning.

Day 2 (February 15th)

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start the summit attempt of Mount Washington. The snowy terrain will get the blood pumping right away. Be prepared for steep ascents, especially as the day goes on and you enter the Alpine Zone and make your way up the summit cone. Once above the treeline, you may encounter extreme weather, but our guides will be there every step of the way to keep you safe. If the day is clear, winter-wonderland views of the White Mountains will open up at the top. The hike down, with its steep descents, can be just as challenging as the way up. Back at the lodge, we’ll unwind, relax, and have a delicious dinner to celebrate the day’s adventures.

Day 3 (February 16th)

After a good night’s rest, we’ll pack up, eat breakfast, and relax for the leisurely drive back to New York City, stopping for lunch along the way. You have a choice to sleep in or go on an optional pre-breakfast hike!

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Fall in love with winter!

If rocks and walls are meant for climbing, then so are frozen waterfalls! Whether you have experienced the unbridled joy of climbing or are a first-timer, join us for a trip to the Catskill Mountains to climb water that has frozen solid running down vertical rocks. Our ice guides will set up multiple ropes, so you will get a chance to try routes of varying difficulty and climb as much as you want throughout the day. We will teach you the technique and give feedback and beta throughout the day. This amazing, unique winter experience is a must-try for every adventurer!

We will provide all the equipment that you need, including harnesses, helmets, mountaineering boots, and crampons. Please email us your shoe size.

Please note, if we are having a warm winter and there it’s too warm or there is no ice, we will do our best to run this as a rock climbing trip (if the conditions allow).

What’s included:

We’ll hike through northern hardwood forests and cross streams on our ascent of Balsam Mountain. Some of these trails are relatively new. They were rerouted after Hurricane Irene in 2011. Once at the top, we’ll traverse Balsam’s long ridge and enjoy a beautiful viewpoint before reaching the summit. If we have time and the group is feeling up to the task, we will tag Eagle, another 3500 peak. This is an excellent adventure for hikers looking for a gentler introduction to the Catskill tall peaks.

This is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #26 Catskill Tall Peak (elevation 3,608′). This is one of the four peaks that must be climbed twice, at least once in winter (December 21 – March 21).

What’s included:

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC (if you would like to meet us at the trailhead, please email info@adventureuntamed.com for a discount)
• Microspikes or snowshoes, as needed, for participants’ use
• Hike a 3500 tall peak

Cancellation Policies