To escape the city on the weekend of the 15th of September, Matt Semel, Scott Butler, Jack Lillburn, and I went on a camping trip to the Catskills. I had never been to the Catskills before (only the Adirondacks), but now I am looking forward to going back.
 
After one aborted attempt at climbing High Peak via Sleepy Hollow (yes the land of Rip Van Winkle) we opted to explore the North and South Lake Area. We found good camping and easy hiking with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley.

Me getting ready to hike.	The first trail we tried to hike was a disaster. Matt and Jack almost got into a fight.
Matt eating breakfast.	Here we are at Newman's Ledge. The Hudson River is somewhere in the smog behind us.
Another one.	Jack at the brink.
Matt and Scott. The overhang is pretty high up so we're all maintaining a low profile in these shots.	Me on Newman's Ledge overhang.
Jack and Scott.	Me at the end of our journey. A good picture except my eyes are closed.
End of the excursion group shot.	Jack and Scott looking down from the natural amphitheater in Kaaterskill Falls.