THE PEOPLE OF THE PEAKS

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Trail builders in the Catskills by Jeff Senterman
Our ability to hike, run, bike, climb, snowboard, ski... is directly dependant upon others. Whether it be other athletes, coaches, volunteers, rangers, or race organizers our outdoor recreating doesn't happen without the community. Here is where we recognize them. 

Your Stories 

Peak exists to highlight sporting events and the athletes who train in the Hudson Valley, the Gunks and the Catskills. This page is dedicated to our local athletes and their adventures. Share the stories of your adventures and how training at home help you to achieve them.

Monochromatic Fall

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​By Kellie McGuire​​
I'm a bit like that Winnie the Pooh meme. Pooh asks ‘what day is it?’ Piglet says ‘today’. Piglet replies ‘that’s my favorite day’. But I'm like that with the seasons. Read more

Middle of the Pack

11.7.15
​Lawrence Clayton
​I like to tell people that I’m not competitive as a runner, but it is a lie. Read more 

The Secret to Winning at Life
by Climbing Betty ​

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Whoa! My poor, neglected blog. In my defense, I’ve been pretty busy doing ‘the thing.’ My climbing season started the first week of April and it’s been nearly full-steam ahead since

​Athletes 

Profiles and stories of athletes who live and train in the Catskills and Shawangunks  of the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Andy Salo Sends Planet Claire 

5.22.15
​Norm Rasmussen ​​
​Local climbing is an amazing thing. Recently at the Gunks, there are some sends worth writing home about, and if the weather treats us right, a couple more to write about as well. ​ Read more

Volunteers 

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Those folks who mark the course or hand you water, that you never see but make your sporting day possible? Read about them here.  

Jolly Rovers Trail Crew 

7.7.16
​​Single track, double track, carriage trail, technical, jeep trail. Trails are an integral part of outdoor recreation and most of them are built by volunteers. The Jolly Rovers Trail Crew has built trails in Yonkers, New Hampshire Read more

Bob Elsinger- Local Hero ​

3.17.16
David Lucander
It’s 7:15 am on a Sunday morning and Bob Elsinger is standing outside of his ranger truck on the Mohonk Preserve having coffee with a bunch of climbers. Read more

Escarpment Trail Run Volunteers​

You’ve seen them out there, they’ve passed you water or Gatorade on your way through the aid stations and you say ‘thank you’ and ‘thanks for being here’. Read more