Lost Hikers

On August 24, 2024 two hikers camping at the Mongaup Campgrounds did not return from their hike to Hodge Pond. Rangers found them, and helped the injured hiker back to the campgrounds. Click image for more details (Aug 24)

Giant Ledge Injury

On August 24, 2024 a 26 year-old hiker injured his knee while hiking Giant Ledge. Rangers Horn and Sweeney helped the hiker back to his car. Click image for more details (Aug 24)

Fawn's Leap Rescue

On August 10, 2024 a 23 year-old swimmer was trapped on the south side of Kaaterskill Creek at Fawn's Leap by flood waters. He was rescued by DEC Rangers, with help from Police and EMS. Click image for more details (Aug 10)

Ankle Injury

On July 27, 2024 a 51 year-old male hiker suffered a serious ankle injury on the Tanbark Trail System in Phoenicia.. NYS DEC Rangers and EMS responded to the incident. Click image for more details (July 23)

Medical Incident

On July 23, 2024 a 72 year-old male lost consciousness at the North-South Lake Campgrounds. NYS DEC Rangers and EMS responded to the incident. Click image for more details (July 23)

Peck PA Paved

The Town of Windham has paved the Parking Area at the end of Peck Road. Click image for more details (July 30)

Hiker Accident

On July 8, 2024 a 49 year-old female hiker from Hunter, NY fell off the 40' ledge by the old Catskill Mountain House. She sustained significant injuries, and was taken to the hospital by LifeNet. Click image for more details (July 8)

Hiker Faints

On July 4, 2024 a 16 year-old had problems with fainting on a hike to Terrace Mountain and Lean-to. Ranger Martin helped the hiker back to the parking area, where they were transported to the hospital. Click image for more details (July 4)

Electrocution

On May 23, 2024 a 24 year-old man was electrocuted on North Lake Road while working for a tree clearing service. He was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Helicopter. Click image for more details (May 18)

Camping Fire

On May 18, 2024 a car camper at North-South Lake caught on fire and was completely destroyed. The fire then spread to the forest next to the camper. Click image for more details (May 18)

Ranger Killed

On April 25, 2024 Ranger Robbi Mecus was kill in a 1,000 foot fall on Mount Johnson in Denali National Park. She will be dearly missed by many. Click image for more details (Apr 25)

Co-founder

On May 12, 2024 one of the two co-founders of this site passed away. Alexis spent thousands of hours making this site possible. She will be dearly missed by many. Click image for more details (May 12)

Hiker in Danger

On March 1, 2024 a hiker from Maryland ventured out onto an icy section of Kaaterskill Falls without microspikes and got stuck. Other hikers called for help. Click image for more details (Feb 11)

Lost Hikers

On February 11, 2024 two hikers were lost in the Slide Mountain Wilderness after it got dark and they walked off the trail. Click image for more details (Feb 11)

Hiker falls off ledge

On February 3, 2024 a hiker fell off a ledge near the trailhead of the Escarpment Trail. She sustained a number of injuries, and was transported to the hospital. Click image for more details (Feb 3)