Hike For The Catskills 2023

As many of you know, we moved to the Catskills from Brooklyn during the early days of the pandemic, and we loved it so much, we didn't go back. We're now living in Shokan, and so grateful for all of the incredible natural beauty around us. In an effort to maintain that wild beauty and make sure everyone has a chance to enjoy it for a long time to come,  I'm fundraising this August for the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization that preserves land, provides educational opportunities for adults and children on how to responsibly enjoy the land, including science education and Leave No Trace. 

Hike for the Catskills is an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Catskills while helping to protect critical Catskills habitats, keep our land and waters wild (even at the most popular hiking destinations), and advocate for our communities and the Catskill Park. 

If you have a few dollars you want to send my way as I spend August hiking some of the lands the Catskill Center stewards, I'd be grateful. I'm hiking at least 20 miles (and probably more) during August as my goal--everything from rail trail walks to steeper climbs. 

And if you live up here and want to join me in fundraising, this month-long event is meant for everyone! From complete beginners to expert-level hikers, all are welcome to register. 

How to register for Hike for the Catskills:

• To register, click “I want to fundraise for this." at the top right of this page.
• Enter your name and email to get started. You will then receive an email to create an account and set up your campaign. 
• In your Donorbox dashboard, click on “Campaigns” and then click “edit” to customize your campaign.
• Set your Campaign Goal to $250 or more. You will receive a Hike for the Catskills T-shirt once you’ve reached $250.
• In the “Share your Story” section, we encourage you to tell us why you’re choosing to hike and how many miles you hope to accomplish.
• Once you’ve customized your campaign, click “Preview Fundraiser Page” which will bring you to your personalized campaign. You can share this page with friends and family via social media and email to start fundraising for the Catskills.
• Start hiking! We’ve provided several hiking suggestions below and will have a series of guided hikes throughout the four weeks.
• For questions regarding registration, please email the Catskill Center’s Annual Giving Manager Danielle Tucker at [email protected].

Need some ideas of where to hike? Visit www.hikeforthecatskills.com for a list of hikes choose from based on your personal hiking goals.

With your help, we hope to raise $15,000 to help us protect and preserve the Catskills. All proceeds go toward advancing the work of the Catskill Center.