Near Woodstock, NY
Snowball fight with camera
Travel along with me and climb the highest mountain in the Catskills region, Slide Mountain. Adding variety to our backpacking trek is the recent winter snowfall that covers the trail. Shortly before the summit we’re greeted by an incredible view of mountain ranges to the North East. As we push on past the scenic outlook near the summit we search for the Burroughs Plaque. After this we race against the rapidly dwindling sun as we try to exit the trial prior to sunset while attempting to traverse the rocky snow covered trail back down Slide Mountain.
Location: Near Salisbury, NY
Trailhead GPS coordinates: 42.0108N 74.4214W
Season: Winter
Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy, above freezing
Trails: Phoenicia East Branch, Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide and Curtis-Ormsbee memorial trail
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Views: North/North East view of mountain ranges including Overlook and Sugarloaf mountains as well as others
State Park: New York State conservatory region
Recommended Supplies: 5 x 750ml (20 OZ) bottles of water (or sports drink), a small snack, map, compass & first aid kit.
Safety Direction (if lost): North East take you back to Route 47
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Nice to see some winter hiking videos on your site but when are you going to show more actual camping trips instead of just bringing your test with you “just in case”? Nice view from the top, will definitely try to do this one in spring.
Hi James. Glad you enjoyed the winter backpacking video. I do plan on showing more camping trips this summer so check back soon.
Felt like I was hiking with you on slide mountain. Thanks for the education.
Great video
It felt like I was there with you. I would love to go hiking with you.
Looks like a whole different world in the winter! So much more open with no foliage. Thanks for sharing!
Daniela
Glad everyone’s enjoying the video. I definitely hope to make one or two more winter hiking videos this winter! Keep an eye out!
There is a mini premade campsite 3/4 way up the red trail if you get stuck out there due to nightfall. I have to say that the red trail becomes strenuous and steep at many, many parts. The snow covers all of the jagged rocks and makes it looks innocent lol…
Slide Mountain is very mystical and rewarding, not for novice hikers in my opinion. Great video and thank you!
Hey James, great video. I hike the Catskills all the time, and it’s nice to see someone else’s perspective. Makes me itchy to get out there! Keep on filming! Thanks