New York City Outdoors Guide

New York City Outdoors Guide

New York City may be a concrete-and-steel metropolis, but the Big Apple offers plenty of options for outdoors adventure in and around the city.

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New York City Hiking Guide

Hiker in New Yorks Adirondack Mountains. Photo: Dennis Barnes

A guide to hiking destinations within easy reach of New York City. Continue reading

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Backcountry gear retailer REI to open new stores

New REI Store

Gear shop thriving despite a down economy. Continue reading

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Getting to the Appalachian Trail from NYC by train

Getting to the Appalachian Trail from New York City

Retro video proves you don’t need a car or Gore-Tex to escape the city. Continue reading

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Mountain Film in Telluride visits New York City

Mountainfilm comes to New York City

Adventure and conservation film festival visits the Big Apple, October 22-24, 2010. Continue reading

Posted in Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Climbing, Cross-country skiing, Dispatches, Downhill skiing, Film, Hiking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, New York, New York City, Northeast, Paddling, Rock climbing, Sea kayaking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Whitewater kayaking | Tagged , , | Leave a comment