The Mountains

03/20/2026

has a few ideas for what to wear this upcoming season. The good news: a lot of New York Fashion Week styles translate beyond just NYC and into Upstate NY. 👕👠

The (newish) L.L.Bean store in Kingston has pieces for elegant after-hours occasions. is thinking fisherman sweaters that look smart with khakis and a penny loafer.

Then there is Jamestown Hudson. A perfect treasure trove curated by partners and , as the newly-appointed CEO of Stella McCartney(!). The store carries the type of brands that make you look as though you casually inherited your style.

Finally there’s the Barrington Outfitters in the Berkshires. They’re perhaps best known as the retailer of choice for outdoor furniture, but their clothing and shoe sections are just as good! Here you’ll find stylish pieces every Upstater has.

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01/14/2026

For a lot of us, while the whole menu shines, Nic’s Trattoria in Rensselaer County is all about the pizza. .katz1 explains why Nic’s is one of the best spots for pizza in the mountains. You really can’t miss. 🍕

The Nicoletta brothers’ father had a fantastic pizza store nearby where they learned and honed their craft. Michael went off to refine his cheffing skills in New York City at various celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants. But his beloved Valatie, NY, roots called him back home to plant his red, white and green flag in the mountains once again. Alongside his brother Rocco, the front of house maestro.

So take the trip around the corner or across the nonexistent borders to . And if you’re lucky, you may find their dad back in the lineup slinging the OG pies.

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12/30/2025

Wishing you all a happy & healthy New Year! 🎆🎉

We’re looking forward to an incredible 2026 filled with joy, passion & more of The Mountains Media, in print and digital, to help guide and elevate our readers and marketing partners from the Catskills to the Berkshires and everywhere in between. Cheers!

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12/28/2025

12/23/2025

This is an amazing time for music, where you can hear virtually every song ever recorded with a click. But with 30 million tracks uploaded to Spotify every year, it can be overwhelming to find new songs and artists that speak to you, like good ‘ole FM radio used to.

Particularly in 2025 where there are all kinds of amazing music – from indie rock to electronic to jam bands to singer-songwriters just waiting to be discovered. So here are 25 great songs from 2025 from all these genres, custom built for The Mountains audience.

Once again, music industry veteran oversaw the compiling of this list and we are happy to share it with you. You can find all of these songs and another 75 new ones on Cliff’s Spotify Modern Sounds playlist.

Here is the top 5 of the list:
1. Goose – Give It Time
The most successful jam band of the decade can also write memorable songs. Check out what all the buzz is about.
2. Madison Cunningham – My Full Name
She won the Grammy for Best Folk Album in 2023 and her elegant new album “Ace” is remarkable.
3. Woods – It Ain’t Easy
The hosts of the annual, wonderful Woodsist festival in Accord, NY have an amazing catalog of hummable, gorgeous songs.
4. Dar Williams – Hummingbird Highway
One of the most literate and original singer-songwriters in the Hudson Valley…and the USA… is back with a splendid new album.
5. Curtis Harding – There She Goes
Curtis Harding makes sweet, updated soul music that will flow well in your backyard or wherever you relax this winter

And don’t hesitate to send us feedback, we want to know the songs and artist that meant the most to you.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uMNF6JnX9Yg94cvlioW8Y?si=K9oRK48uRy2kpx4wdKXq6A&pi=dwF6M09PT1G3w 🎵

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12/23/2025

The ultimate 2025 holiday guide is here!
Each category highlights the best ways to enjoy the mountains this holiday season.🎄🏔️

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12/22/2025

The ultimate 2025 holiday guide is here!

Each category highlights the best ways to enjoy the mountains this holiday season.🎄🏔️

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12/22/2025

All the best holiday gifts for your loved ones from The Mountains’ advertisers! 🎄💝

• Hive & high Cheer Gummies - gotham.nyc
• LaRue & Co - larueandco.com
• Dassai Blue Essential Trio 375ml - dassai-blue.com
• Look Hudson -
• One Mercantile + Sett - sett.onemercantile.com
• Klocke Estate - shop.klocke-estate.com
• Kasuri - kasuri.com /
• It’s Cooler in The Mountains - themountainsmedia.myshopify.com

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12/18/2025

Thoughtful, locally made gifts that say “thank you” with craftsmanship and a sense of place. Its very mountains. A list from 🎁

This year, we sourced from local artisan makers and asked some of the most stylish people we know in this corner of the globe to showcase the ultimate host gifts. These gifts are sure to treasure!

• BABY ALPACA FUR HAT - fluffalpaca.com
• COPPER COLOR CATSKILLS CANDLE STUDIO, BOURBON + LEATHER SPECIAL EDITION CANDLE - catskillscandlestudio.com
• OUTDOOR RESEARCH TRAIL MIX XT FLEECE JACKET - outdoorresearch.com
• MEREWIF FEELINGS RING - cloveandcreek.com
• VINTAGE COPY OF APPLES OF NEW YORK - atherien.com
• MELAMINE FAIENCE FLEURS ISOLÉES DINNER PLATE - johnderian.com
• CARA-SEL THE BIG JAR SALTED CARAMEL - ardenthomesteader.com
• PAPER COCKTAIL NAPKINS - foxtrothome.com
• MEDIUM TERRA COTTA CASSEROLE - Bellocchi Medium Terra-cotta Casserole

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12/17/2025

This quiet Dutchess County village—where most folks are on a first-name basis—beckons. Can you hear it? dives into Millbrook and how it proves you don’t have to go far to have a great weekend.

Millbrook is nestled in the heart of Dutchess County and it’s one of the Hudson Valley’s most charming and quietly sophisticated towns.

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