17 Miles Loop of Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide, Giant Ledge

This hike is being organized by Jaymee. I am posting this hike on her behalf. Please contact Jaymee for further details on things such rides and carpooling:

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The 17 miles loop of Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide and Giant Ledge is in response to Francisco's 28-milers in the Adirondacks that is less then two weeks away. I'm training for the 28-milers and I feel that this will be a good practice hike to see how well I do. I highly suggest those who will be doing Francisco's hike of the Adirondacks to do this as a practice run with me. If one is having difficulty hitting 4 peaks, 17 miles in one day, then how will it be possible to marathon through 12 peaks, 28 miles in one day. Practice makes perfect!

This is a great 17 miles loop trail through some very difficult terrain over 3 - 3500 club peaks. Slide 4180' tallest in the Catskills(views of 33 of the 3500' peaks), Giant Ledge 3200', Wittenberg 3780' and Cornell 3860'. Please bring your own trail map.

Here is what you'll need to bring.
1). 3 liter of water and water tablets or water filter (in case you are a big drinker)
2). Waterproof shell (very important)
3). Fleece
4). Hiking sneakers/boots with very cozy hiking socks
5). Synthetic clothes
6). Food (breakfast, lunch, snacks)
7). daypack
8). Headlamp
9). First-aid kit
10). Catskills trail map
11). Trekking poles are optional (I was taught by a pro on how to use the trekking poles and it does wonders)

BE FORWARNED: I am not a professional and I do NOT take responsibility for your safety. The New York Backpackers is an AT YOUR OWN RISK organization. There is no fee for this trip and I am doing this as a favor for people who want to try this out with me. You are responsible for your own safety and make sure you have a map of the Catskills so you won't get lost in the park. I have no safety or first-aid training, and neither does anyone else on the trip. We will be outdoors, hiking and scrambling up several mountains, so if don't have the skills for this, then please don't participate. People can hurt themselves in a variety of ways. You also need to be in good physical condition and is able to bag 4 peaks and hike 17 miles in one day.