Another Summit
Outdoor adventure activities — walking, hiking, backpacking, paddling, and fly fishing — for military, veterans, first responders, and their families
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
Click a date to learn more about the adventure & RSVP to join.
Difficulty Ratings
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.
🟦 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.
🟩 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.
🟨 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.
🟥 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.
⬛ 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.
Participants report positive experiences & improvements in overall health and wellness
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.
Decreased sense of loneliness • Reduced anxiety & depression Increased self-efficacy • Greater sense of purpose & passion
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
“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.”
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Everything we offer is provided free of charge to our guardians so your contribution truly makes a difference!
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.
Meet the Another Summit Team
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Aaron Leonard
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Henri de la Vega
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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Elena Leonard
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Leslie Leonard
VOLUNTEER MINDFULNESS ADVISOR
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Bill Urban
SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER
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Dawn Baisley
VOLUNTEER SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER
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Lauren de la Vega
VOLUNTEER SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER
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Todd Dorris
SENIOR OUTDOOR LEADER
