Here is a report from Paul Misko on the hike up to the top of Slide Mountain he led last weekend.
Hello Hikers and well-wishers,
Well, the we did it. We climbed Slide Mtn., the highest peak in the Catskills. First we had to ford the mighty West Branch of the Neversink. On the way up we fought gravity, the weather, altitude sickness, and every bear and mountain lion that came our way. We experienced a 15 degree drop in temp as we summited, and wondered if snow was imminent. Got some clear views both east and west. As we descended, we witnessed many unwise, ill-equipped hikers just beginning their hike up; way too late in the day for such a trek. I'm sure we'll find their bones in the spring.
Paul
