Author Archives: Roulette Travel

8 Great Places to Stay on Your Next Catskills Hiking Getaway

Below you’ll find some of our favorite hotels, resorts and unique stays around the Catskills. From the comforts of the Emerson Resort, to the renovated AirStream campers of Autocamp, or the western vibes of the Urban Cowboy Lodge – there’s something for everyone. Mohonk Mountain House A historic resort perched above the Shawangunk Mountains, MohonkContinue reading “8 Great Places to Stay on Your Next Catskills Hiking Getaway”

Upstate Hiking, Lead Guide, Brian, Summits Cotopaxi – 19,347 ft. above sea level

On a recent trip to the mountains of Ecuador, Upstate Hiking’s Lead Guide & Founder, successfully reached the 19,347 ft. summit of Cotopaxi. The volcano towers over the surrounding landscape, and features a glacier covering just about all of the mountain above 16,000 ft. Roped together with his guide, Fausto, and climbing partner, Courtney, theContinue reading “Upstate Hiking, Lead Guide, Brian, Summits Cotopaxi – 19,347 ft. above sea level”

Choosing the Right Winter Traction

No matter what type of adventure you’re setting out for in winter – one of the most important aspects is making sure that you have the right type of traction. From deep snow, to glassy ice – and everything in-between – check out our in depth guide. Snowshoes When there is more than about 6Continue reading “Choosing the Right Winter Traction”

Do You Still Need Microspikes in the Catskills?

The short answer – as of March 19th, is that you should absolutely still carry traction devices with you on trails in the Catskills. Even though there have been several warm days in the last week, some trails, particularly those going over 2,500 ft. elevation, are a sheet of ice. Trails are typically at theirContinue reading “Do You Still Need Microspikes in the Catskills?”