The Catskill 9 + B25 Plane Crash | Hiking 9 Catskills High Peaks in one Loop!

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3 жыл бұрын

The Catskill 9, aka the Neversink 9, is a Hike in the Catskill Mountains Covering Nine Catskills High Peaks! This hike covers Table Mountain, Peekamoose Mountain, Lone Mountain, Rocky Mountain, Balsam Cap, Friday Mountain, Cornell Mountain, Wittenberg Mountain and Slide Mountain! The Crazy Part of this hike is that you have to bushwhack From Table Mountain all the way to Cornell! Its about 8 miles straight of Bushwhacking, and for the most part, the real kind of bushwhacking. No herd path at all! To make things Interesting we had heard about a WWII B25 Bomber Plane that had crashed into the side of Friday mountain in 1948 in a Ravine so with having no idea of the terrain and the path that I specifically mapped out going straight down we decided to give it a try! Just gunna send it!! The terrain is treacherous with headwalls 50-100 feet tall and with boulders covered in moss leaving spruce traps all over the place. We descended 700 feet in a matter of .2 Mile and found the Plane! This was a real true bushwhack, a route that I have never heard of anyone doing so this was such an epic accomplishment for the day! Hope you enjoy this Vlog!
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Don’t do this hike if you are a beginner! Seriously
LNT - leave no trace. Meaning if you carry it in then carry it out and if you do see trash on trail try to carry it out as well to help keep these mountains beautiful and clean.
Do The Rock Hop - The Alpine vegetation is very rare and very fragile so when you’re on the summit of these mountains please only walk on bare rocks to avoid killing the vegetation!
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@SeanTheEvans 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video - hoping to do the Catskill 9 with the lady in the next month or so, your video sold me on it being doable for the two of us!

@lizdg3892 6 ай бұрын

Amazing. I could have done this when I was your age. You are the Terminators. Congrats. ❤

@BrianHikesAllDay 6 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@wordawakeningny Жыл бұрын

Beautiful views, thanks for filming! We're moving to the Catskills soon, I can't wait!

@christopherdavison652 Ай бұрын

Saw the plane debris. The long 9 as we call it. Did Lone and Rocky, but I'm afraid my youth is too far gone to do the long nine. Love these videos, I'm from Dutchess County..

@BrianHikesAllDay Ай бұрын

It’s such an absolutely beautiful area

@christopherdavison652 Ай бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay Brian, are you a member of the Catskill Mt. club? If yes, then I've probably crossed paths with some folks you know. Cheers, Chris D

@BrianHikesAllDay Ай бұрын

Not a member of any clubs. I just like to do my own thing.

@db.mc2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian and Brittany, awesome as always, stay safe, be well my friends 👊✌

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis!

@justinvonderheyde3150 2 жыл бұрын

I was planning on doing the Catskill 9 hike in May. Really informative video on what I should expect on the terrain. Really cool video!

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks soo much for watching!! Such an awesome vlog that no one really searches or watched

@ke9tv 2 жыл бұрын

You guys did the plane crash the hard way. The way you showed on the GPS screen "that most people go" is a lot easier. (But maybe that's the old man talking - you guys look to be half my age. I was 65 when I finished the 3500s.)

@5WireSam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, planning to give this a try this weekend and it was really helpful to know what I'd be getting into.

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s such an amazing hike! I did it last week again because I’m working on my Catskill grid. It’s my fifth time now. You’ll have a great time. My recommendation is starting early and starting on Pekamoose and table. You wanna get the Bushwaking section out of the day early this way if it takes a long time you have marked trails for the end of your day. Every time I do it he gets easier as I learn the line

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

I got a know, how did you make out on the Catskill nine this weekend?

@5WireSam Жыл бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay It was hard, but worth it! We wanted a 2 night backpacking trip, so we broke it up that way - stayed at the top of Table night 1, and between Cornell and Slide night 2. With a late start day 1, that was the perfect way to break it up for us. The insects were not bad at all, fortunately. But the extra weight/bulk really made the bushwhack section even harder than it would be anyway - I can see why people do this one as a long day. Lone really gives you a false hope that the bushwhack is gonna be easy, but it sure isn't once you get to the thicket on Balsam and Friday, that's one of the toughest stretches I've ever hiked. Don't mind the climbs much, but that pine brush is something else. Not sure if it would have been better if we watched our GPS constantly, but we couldn't afford that much battery use, so we got off the supposed "trail" quite a bit and spent a lot of time putting our heads down and trying to walk a straight line and just crashing through. The views were magnificent though. And it sure felt like an accomplishment doing 9 peaks in a stretch. And we were blessed with perfect weather and no bothersome insects. Your video was super helpful in the planning, thanks so much for putting it up!

@BrianHikesAllDay Жыл бұрын

I’m super glad you had a successful hike and I’m really glad my video was there to help. The craziest Hikes leave the best memories

@sundaymorninghikes6275 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel - good stuff, man! I appreciate your enthusiasm and joy when facing some rock hopping and steeps; I'm very much the same when it comes to that. Keep up the fun hiking and great videos! I'm excited to watch the rest!

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how happy I am that you decided to watch this specific blog. The cat skills don’t really have a big support team by the hiking enthusiast. I feel like many people are just drawn to the Adirondacks or the White Mountains in the Catskills get overlooked because of their lack of views and height. This hike was absolutely breathtaking and I thoroughly enjoyed videoing and documenting it for everyone and it never really got seen.. So I’m really glad that you watched it

@sundaymorninghikes6275 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay I live in NJ, so the Catskills are too close NOT to take advantage of. I've focused most of my backpacking efforts on the AT (hence my user name), but videos like this make me want to abandon my AT hike endeavors and focus on some AMAZING (local-ish) trails. I'm recuperation from ankle surgery (from hiking! LOL) and I'm super glad I found your channel. I shared one of your other vids (Huntington Trail) on an AT section hikers group. Getting some rave reviews on there! I was thinking about another 150-200 on the AT this coming summer (provided my ankle is up to it), but I'm switching gears to explore the Catskills! I'll save the Whites for the following summer. And I gotta say, GREAT job with your videos! I know it's difficult to catch the perspective of the steepness, but you did an excellent job of it. Really looking forward to watching your other videos!

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Please check out my video the Mahoosuc traverses and also the wildcat/carter Moriah traverse… Those two connecting or an entire 50 miles section of AT through the Whites and Maine. Including the Mahoosuc Notch the Hardest mile on the AT.. I think you will love them and really appreciate you sharing them as it really helps get my stuff found and seen. Always welcome to share any of my videos as it really helps my channel

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

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@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

And also this 20 mike section of AT kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fp6BnZSgp5zcaJc.html

@DWNY358 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning on doing that bushwhack route, but now I won’t. Thanks for showing what is involved. Trail-less peaks seems harder in the Catskills than in the Adirondacks or Whites.

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Very much so.. it’s real bushwhacking in the Catskills

@BobCorsaro 3 жыл бұрын

Missed you two! When I get sluggish I have some electrolytes and coffee and I get a second wind.

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

I was definitely pounding down the electrolytes all day. The one thing that I didn’t do for the first time ever was put liquid IV energy Multiplier in my fluids which I normally always do. The slow steady drinking of caffeine throughout the day always keeps me perky. I definitely noticed the lack of caffeine on this one

@BearTrekAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice hike 👍

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved it. Besides for the blackflies mentally exhausting me all day it was really a great hike. I’m a huge fan of greenery and bushwhacking so this hike for me was especially amazing

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Also, how have you been?

@BearTrekAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay Yeah the blackflies looked pretty bad! I'm the same on the greenery...love it!

@BearTrekAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay Pretty good...much better now that the forest are all green and sun is out 👍. Looks like you guys are killing it lately. I saw your post in T25 the other day...looking forward to checking out those videos.

@nakiamarion1783 3 жыл бұрын

The Catkills look really beautiful! Bushwackalackin 🤣😭 Only hike I've done so far in the Catskills is Rip's Rock from Winter Clove Inn near Cairo. You can find it on All Trails. Not an official trail head but the views are beautiful from the cliffs at the top and it's not very trafficked at all. I was the only one on the trail. Once the blueberry bushes start blooming, you'll probably see some black bears. Easier than what you guys normally hike and only about 5.5 miles round trip, but I think it's worth it if you're in the area.

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nakia!

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Bushwhackalackin!!! Lol. I love that word

@danielcohen67 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, very impressive to do this in one day! And I know you just did it again yesterday, in the winter! I'm guessing the winter might be more enjoyable because no flies? Which did you prefer? I have done all of this (minus the B25 crash) but in two separate hikes, so I know the terrain and how hard it is. YOU TWO ROCKED THIS. Hats off to you both. I did the Slide/Cornell/Wittenburg route just a few days ago as well in the snow and ice, and although it was very slippery in spots, it was quite fun.

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the summer round. It was so green and beautiful!! I love both so much so it’s hard to pick!

@HikerTrashHusbands 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@michaelneeson9293 3 жыл бұрын

You guys ever have any Bear encounters while bushwacking off the main trails?

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Never

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

THe only bear encounter I have ever had was in New Jersey on trail twice in one day.

@WanderJessica 3 жыл бұрын

Those flies 😫 Nope nope nope. The bushwhacking looked fun but I would have reacted the same way to the flies. Run away.

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the only way to deal with them. You got to walk faster than they fly lol

@adk46er5203 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's me. But I have climbed down the Cornell crack many times. I know it was a little moist but you guys went down the south side of Saddleback in the winter. I would consider the later much nastier. Anyway with the crack just get your feet in there solid and go down backwards. CAT35er 979 (winter 35er) and ADK46er 5203.

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Behind the scenes when Brit fell a few min early she was pretty messed up. Emotionally and physically. She tore up her hip and elbow and literary left a blood trail. Wasn’t going to even spend a sec trying it hahaha.. we have done some crazy shit. But when I looked down it at that moment it honestly looked whacked

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Also thank you for watching this vlog. It’s such a fun and awesome one

@adk46er5203 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay - Understandable. You did mention that. Changing subjects you guys really move. The most uphill I have done in a day is about 5300 ft. Done over 5000 feet about 6 times. But not on a bushwhack or in the winter. I think you did over 7000 ft uphill in one vlog. Just be careful about the butt sliding in the winter.

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Most we have both hiked in a day is 53 miles and the most elevation gain we have both done in a day is 12,000

@adk46er5203 11 ай бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay To me Wittenberg is the best view in the Catskills.

@ROMEKBNY 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping to do this next month. How long did it take you two?

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

Well bushwhacking down the side of the mountain to see the plane and coming back up definitely added to the unnecessary.. but even with that probably hour and a half detour we still finished in about 12 1/2 hours. I did my winter round in 11 hours as well with a friend.

@tuckerrau848 2 жыл бұрын

What month did you complete this hike in?

@BrianHikesAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

June 4th 2021

@tuckerrau848 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianHikesAllDay Thanks

@gregfoland5983 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Catskills put a beating on you and Britt. I did 5 out of the 9 about 4 years ago.

@BrianHikesAllDay 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was just way too hot and mentally exhausting with the blackflies chasing us all day.. I just realized this the other day that I never added caffeine to any of my water and that is the first time I’ve ever done an ultra without caffeine in my water. I probably would’ve been on top of the World had I’ve been sipping on energy all day LOL

@gregfoland5983 3 жыл бұрын

You still crush it!!! Bushwacks are not too easy in the Slide mountain wilderness.