Another Summit

outdoor adventure activities — walking, hiking, backpacking, paddling, and fly fishing — for veterans & first responders

Another Summit’s outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders.

We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs. Our adventures are located throughout New York and the Northeast, and we organize transit-accessible adventures throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area.

  • Outings

    From wheelchair accessible nature walks to strenuous hikes and fieldcraft survival skills, our outings get you outdoors more.

    Usually single day events: from one hour to full day to camping-optional weekends.

    Located in frontcountry areas (easily accessible by vehicles)

  • High Adventures

    Fun and challenging, offering a range of easy to difficult experiences.

    2 – 6 day trips in backcountry areas (an hour or more from civilization)

    Camping, backpacking, canoe-tripping

    Application required

  • Epic Adventures

    Unforgettable, bucket-list trips — demanding commitments but incredible & unique opportunities.

    7+ day trips in backcountry areas

    Backpacking or canoe-camping

    Application required

Upcoming

Outings

Calendar
Sunrise Scramble
Apr 26
Mount Beacon Trailhead
Sunrise Scramble
Mount Beacon Trailhead
Mount Beacon Trailhead
Sunset Scramble
Apr 26
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Sunset Scramble
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Mindfulness Walk | Blue Mountain
Apr 27
Blue Mountain Parking Lot
Mindfulness Walk | Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Parking Lot
Blue Mountain Parking Lot
Sunrise Scramble
May 3
Mount Beacon Trailhead
Sunrise Scramble
Mount Beacon Trailhead
Mount Beacon Trailhead
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
May 3
Veterans Memorial Building
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
Veterans Memorial Building
Veterans Memorial Building
Sunset Scramble
May 3
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Sunset Scramble
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Fieldcraft 101 | Spring
May 4
The Equus Effect
Fieldcraft 101 | Spring
The Equus Effect
The Equus Effect
Women Guardians Outing | May
May 4
Nimham Mountain Trailhead
Women Guardians Outing | May
Nimham Mountain Trailhead
Nimham Mountain Trailhead
Diamond Mountain Day Hike
May 5
Reeves Brook Trailhead
Diamond Mountain Day Hike
Reeves Brook Trailhead
Reeves Brook Trailhead

High & Epic

Adventures

World-class opportunities to experience multi-day backcountry adventures led by a team of trained outdoor experts.

Calendar
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
May 3
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
Allagash River Epic Adventure
Jul 5
Allagash River Epic Adventure
Raquette River Canoe Adventure
Aug 3
Raquette River Canoe Adventure

“The outings are rewarding, I find myself feeling less stressed and more confident in many areas of my life.”

“It’s more than just exercise, it’s like taking off your blinders and being able to really see the world and appreciate it for what it is.”

Featured

Stories

Decades of research have shown that outdoor programs (like Another Summit) can have positive effects on participants — including reducing loneliness and increasing a sense of belonging, which can improve overall well-being.

Participants report positive experiences & improvements in overall health and wellness

Decreased sense of loneliness • Reduced anxiety & depression Increased self-efficacy • Greater sense of purpose & passion

Impact & Metrics

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Difficulty Ratings

  • Our Rating System

    Another Summit adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders.

    We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area.

    Our difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.

  • 🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿

    Purple are the easiest out of all the adventure types we offer. They are always wheelchair accessible, usually no more than 1 mile, and on relatively flat, even terrain.

    Purple can also include some other outdoor activities like meditation, birdwatching, and fishing.

    Upcoming Purple

  • 🟦 Blue (easy)

    Blue hikes are great for beginners, people short on time, or folks with small children. These hikes are usually no more than 2 miles on relatively flat and even terrain, although not always wheelchair accessible.

    Blue can also include activities like outdoor education, yoga, field games, and car-camping.

    Upcoming Blue

  • 🟩 Green (moderate)

    Green hikes are great for beginners, and folks looking to spend a couple hours outside. These are usually between 2-4 miles and can range from short mountain hikes to long relatively flat hikes. Either way, these will be at a slow and steady pace, with time to stop and appreciate nature.

    Most paddling (canoeing & kayaking) adventures also fall into this category.

    Upcoming Green

  • 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)

    Yellow hikes are great for people who are looking to spend a few hours on the trail or get in a light workout. These can range from 1 mile hikes on a difficult trail to 6 mile hikes on an easy trail, always at a natural pace with breaks at least every hour.

    Some camping trips and paddling adventures fall into this category.

    Upcoming Yellow

  • 🟥 Red (strenuous)

    Red hikes are more difficult and are recommended for experienced hikers or those who are physically fit. These can be fast-paced scrambles up a mountainside, a long 10+ mile hike, or a 4-6 mile hike on a difficult trail. While there is a lot of variety in the type of activity, these hikes will always be more tiring than the others and might involve technical skill.

    Most backpacking trips and some activities like trail-running fall into this category.

    Upcoming Red

  • ⬛ Black (very strenuous)

    Black hikes are the most difficult of them all. These are recommended only for physically fit, experienced hikers.

    These will always be physically exhausting activities like running up a steep slope or completing a five-night backpacking trip.

    Upcoming Black

Our adventures

Click a date to learn more about the adventure & RSVP to join.

Calendar
Sunrise Scramble
Apr 26
Sunrise Scramble

You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)

Sunset Scramble
Apr 26
Sunset Scramble

You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)

Mindfulness Walk | Blue Mountain
Apr 27
Mindfulness Walk | Blue Mountain

Join our outdoor leaders, Leslie and Elena, on a relaxing, meditative mindfulness walk around the Blue Mountain Preserve in Peekskill, NY. During this outing we’ll access the restorative benefits of being in nature as we quietly allow our senses to connect with our surroundings. We’ll also engage in a mindfulness activity centered on the natural elements in our setting. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)

Sunrise Scramble
May 3
Sunrise Scramble

You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)

Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
May 3
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike

Spend a long weekend on an amazing three-day, two-night backpacking adventure on one of the most scenic trails in the Catskills as we thru hike the Escarpment trail. While strenuous, we consider this 25-mile thru-hike a beginner-friendly adventure as your experienced leaders will show you the ins & outs of backpacking. DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)

Sunset Scramble
May 3
Sunset Scramble

You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)

Fieldcraft 101 | Spring
May 4
Fieldcraft 101 | Spring

Join Another Summit in part 1 of our spring season fieldcraft survival series taking place Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 5i. The 101 course will provide you with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wilderness survival and the tools and techniques you'll need to survive. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)

Women Guardians Outing | May
May 4
Women Guardians Outing | May

For our May Women Guardians Outing, you can join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a hike to the Nimham Mountain Fire Tower near Carmel, NY. Towering over 80ft above the peak of Nimham Mountain (1,270ft) the Nimham Mountain Fire Tower provides a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding hills and lakes of the town of Kent. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)

Guardian Revival

Training Academy

In spring 2024, we will launch our Introduction to Outdoor Leadership course. Designed to certify individuals as frontcountry outdoor leaders, these courses are your gateway to outdoor exploration.

Stay in the Loop

Follow along on Instagram: @anothersummitgr

Meet the Another Summit Team

  • Aaron Leonard

    PROGRAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Henri de la Vega

    DEPUTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Elena Leonard

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Kaitlyn Reichert

    INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

  • Leslie Leonard

    MINDFULNESS ADVISOR

  • Bill Urban

    SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER

  • Craig Horsfield

    SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER

  • Dawn Baisley

    SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER

  • Lauren de la Vega

    SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER

  • Todd Dorris

    SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER

All our programs are provided free of cost to guardians, so the support of donations, volunteers, and sponsorships make it all possible.

Please contact us to discuss potential sponsorship options or in-kind donations: hello@guardianrevival.org

We can also help you set up an easy-to-use fundraising page, so you can collectively support a donation or sponsorship package with family, friends, or coworkers.

Support