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Catskills Fire Tower Challenge

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Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2024 Hey everyone, One of my favorite parts of hiking is the sense of community around it. The people I've met hiking are still people I speak to today, and I've had so many positive experiences hiking in groups or with friends. A benefit of having that community is being introduced to new opportunities and challenges to take on. As an east coast hiker, I'm also lucky enough to have numerous options for day trails or even multi-day hikes. A friend recently let me know about a full-year event called the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge. The challenge involves visiting the fire towers atop 6 peaks in the Catskill Mountains in New York. I've already hiked a couple trails on these mountains, but never climbed one of the towers, so it'll be an awesome experience. I wanted to share this challenge because I believe it's a great opportunity to push your limits and aim for something you may not normally strive for. It is certainly an achievem...