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Welcome to Outerthere!

From my Insta, If it ain't flat, it's a track. What critter left these on Breakneck Mountain, do you know? #thehardbreakneck #outerthere Just because we don't see them doesn't mean they're not there. #respect #mothernature

Hi guys!

41.5" of snow and counting! So, we do what we do and hiked up the already challenging Breakneck Ridge Mountain with ridiculous knee-high snow on the ground. Afterwards, I changed the entire Outerthere difficulty rating system. Plus epic snowboarding with no end in sight! (See What You Missed below).

Next up, a beginner hike on Saturday, March 8 and more shredding throughout Feb. See Adventures Worth Checking Out below for details and a bunch of other awesome stuff!

Welcome aboard to our new subscribers. Thanks for signing up! And a big shout out to Nadine, who inspired me to re-do those difficulty ratings. They're now (hopefully) easier to understand. Thx, Nadine!

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Al Berrios
Guide + Editor
Outerthere Adventures

It snows like a mf every 4 to 6 years in NY. Don't let it go to waste and let's get outerthere!

Featured Outerthere Trips

Mar 8, 2014 - The Bear Stuck It's Appalachian in Anthony's Nose Beginner Hike, the only hike that starts on one side of the Hudson and ends on the other.
Apr 12, 2014 - Win-a-Sebago Lake Beginner Hike, my 65+ year old mom did this hike; so can you. It's that easy.
May 10, 2014 - Dunderberg Will Kick Your Bear Intermediate Hike, a challenging 7-mile loop around Bear Mountain's lesser known cousin.
NEW May 24/25, 2014 - Just An Overnight on the Appalachian Trail, beginner car camping on the oldest section of the Appalachian Trail, with bonus easy night hike.

Adventures Worth Checking Out

Between now and Feb 15th, your ride is 10% off when you book any trip through with OvRride's website, our new snowboard/ski partner. Yeah! I'll be co-leading a bus to Cambelback this Sat, Feb 15 (follow @Outerthere for updates). Use code 'outrthr2014' at checkout to reserve your spot now at OvRride.com! #ItsGoTime!
NEW Wed, Feb 12 - Patagonia's Meatpacking store on 14th street between 9th and 10th is hosting alpinists Steve House and Scott Johnston at 8pm. Admission is free.
NEW Sat, Feb 15 - 8th Annual BATFEST Scheduled at Lincoln Caverns in Huntingdon, PA. Family fun. Sold out but I'm sure you can figure something out if you really wanted to go.
NEW Thur, Feb 27 - TreeLC Care Captain Training at The Arsenal from 6p to 8p.
NEW May 16-18 - Dirt Rag Dirt Fest 2014, presented by Niner Bikes! It's a 4 to 5 hour drive from NYC, but you'll get to test new bikes, new tires, new trails, from a whole new festival.

What You Missed

Feb 8, 2014 - The Hard Breakneck Hike, as usual, I underestimated what this hike was going to be like in the snow. But that didn't stop us from making the attempt. Through knee-high - Nay! Hip high! - snow in some parts, we climbed 1,500 feet up, crossed over peaks, through valleys, and learned that no matter how cold it looks, it doesn't really feel cold when you're working this hard to bag such epic, snow-covered vistas. Check the official album. And check my instagram pics.
Outerthere Rides With OvRride! Second trip with OvRride to Killington and it was awesome! Big shout to Adele and her plus 3 for coming through - it was Adele's first time snowboarding and she killed it! I'll be leading a bus to Camelback this weekend. Hope to see you there! #ItsGoTime!

Adventures From Your Seat

Still not tired of snow? Yukigassen! (Japanese for epic snowball fight).

In other snow-related news, maybe skiing ain't so bad.

Need something a little more sphincter-tightening? Try a BASE jump of faith.

Hated that? Then you'll definitely think slacklining in the sky is a bad idea.

And just in case you thought your pogo-stick jumping skills are pretty awesome, think again.