The Catskill Mountains in Stamford, NY
October 2025
A Crisp Morning on Bald Mountain
- October 3, 2025
- 5.90 mi
- 2:29:08 hrs
- 61 °F
On this crisp autumn morning, we climbed Bald Mountain near Stamford, NY. Although the trail is short, it features a steep ascent that makes it quite a workout. The effort was well worth it; from the open summit, the views stretched for miles across the Catskills, painting its hills in reds, oranges, golds, and greens on this clear October day
Also, at the top, we came across old buildings and the remains of a ski lift. From the 1960s through the late 1990s, Bald Mountain was home to the Deer Run Ski Area, a beloved gathering spot for locals.
The scenery left a bittersweet feeling. The lifts stand weathered and still. Yet these quiet reminders of a bygone era, in their decay, have become artworks set within a beautiful landscape, overlooking the valley.
A Farewell Hike up Mount Utsayantha
- October 8, 2025
- 2.28 mi
- 0:56:49 hrs
- 61 °F
