The Catskill 3500 Club is a hiking club dedicated to the climbing of all 35 peaks in the Catskill Mountains over 3500 feet. The club attempts to lead a hike to each of the 35 peaks approximately once per quarter. The hike schedule is available to club members and aspirants alike in our publication entitled 'The Catskill Canister'. You can receive The Canister and become an Aspirant by contacting Terri Maxymillian, at:

aspirants@catskill-3500-club.org

Membership is attained by climbing all 35 peaks as well as Slide, Balsam, Panther and Blackhead Mountains a second time in the winter for a total of 39 climbs.

The Club is committed to the conservation and preservation of the Catskill Forest Preserve and supports the NYS DEC in its management of this precious natural resource. If you have conservation issues you wish to bring to the attention of the club, you can e-mail the club conservation chair, Carol White at ccswhite@juno.com.

This Internet discussion group is open to all who are interested in hiking in the Catskills. Feel free to discuss trip reports, ask questions on current conditions, etc. Do not use this board for any commercial purposes. We do not restrict other groups or individuals from posting Catskill area hikes on this board, but bear in mind that unless specifically stated, these hikes are not affiliated with the Club in any way, and are not covered by the Club's insurance.

Posts that violate these rules, contain personal attacks, or are widely off topic will be removed, and the poster warned, publicly and privately. Repeated offenses may result in the user being banned.

The list owner is Tom Rankin and the moderator is Ted Ripley-Duggan.

For further information, please visit the Catskill 3500 Club website at http://www.catskill-3500-club.org.