Now that Spring is officially here, more people are thinking about that first hike of the season in the Catskills. 

Longtime hiker and founder of the Catskill 4000 Club Paul Misko will be addressing this in his talk, Packed for Adventure: Hiking the Catskills Then and Now at the Time and the Valleys Museum in Grahamsville on March 23. 

Misko's multimedia talk will explore the evolution of hiking gear, food, and clothing from the 1800s to today, featuring anecdotes from John Burroughs and other Catskill figures. The presentation will end with practical advice on what to carry in a modern-day daypack. 

Radio Chatskill Contributor Tracy Gates spoke with Misko about his love of hiking in the Catskills and the interesting things people brought with them in the 1800s vs. today.