I’ve always appreciated the beauty of the Hudson Highlands, especially when fall foliage is at its peak. I was in the area in late October, so I reached out to Ripitz to see if he wanted to trek in the Highlands during my visit. His response was positive and he had an idea for an incredible adventure.
I found myself on an early morning Hudson River crossing using inflatable paddle boards. We launched from Little Stony Point Park just north of Cold Spring. The air was hovering around freezing, but the water was still relatively warm (low 60s). The marine forecast called for calm winds, minimal current and abundant sunshine. It seemed we had prime conditions to start our day with an easy river crossing.
