Welcome to episode 233! This week, Laurie Rankin from the Forest Fire Lookout Association joins us to chat about new updates for the fire towers. Updates like the Balsam Lake Mountain Cabin (which is not good), new towers coming into play and also what we can do to help. We also chat about the live show on Belleayre Mountain and our vanishing viewpoints. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!

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Links: Views and Brews, Climb it for Climate, FFLA, NYSFFLA

Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ 

Post Hike Brews and Bites - Industrial Arts Hazy IPA, Hudson North, Brio’s, Westkill Brewing

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