Hike, Swim & Wine Tasting

Join other outdoor enthusiasts as we follow a series of trails in a hilly area known for its numerous lakes and impressive views. There are also opportunities for some bouldering, if you are up for it! There is magnificent scenery along the way and fine vistas from the tops of three mountains. Lunch at a stunning lake, where we will swim and rest.
This is a fantastic five-mile hike! Over four hours, we will gain 1,300 hundred feet in elevation. You will sweat, and the trail will be rocky. There is scrambling on several sections of the trail. You should be in adequate physical shape, and close to your ideal weight.

Then you will enjoy wine tasting at a real farm winery in New York’s Hudson Valley. The wines are made from their own vineyards and from across the state. You will sample Chardonnays, Cabernet Franc, barrel fermented reds, and delicious fruit wines including Hard Apple Cider. Every wine is produced in a “limited edition” with almost every bottle spoken for as soon as its made. There is also a wonderful cafe, where you may order delicious food prepared by a CIA-trained chef.

Event Details

• Departure Time 8:00 AM. Meet at 7:45 for check-in.
• Return Time Approximately 6:00 PM
• Departure and Return Location 73rd and Broadway, Northeast corner (in front of Apple Bank). Subways 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street.
• Bring Backpack, your lunch and two liters of water.
• Wear Hiking boots or trail shoes, swimsuit if you care to swim, weather-appropriate athletic clothing.

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Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

New Experiences

Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

Environmental Awareness

“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.