… I’ve been thinking about hiking Iceland. …
Iceland? The closest European land to North American shores is more like Halfpriceland these days. Its krona has plummeted against the dollar, bringing what was one of the most-expensive spots on Earth back down to affordable levels, and with travel deals ramping up for the summer season this [...]
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4 Jun
hiking Iceland
22 May
researching the North Coast Trail, B.C.
I’m looking for first hand advice on the lastest, greatest hike on Vancouver Island, B.C.
The North Coast Trail has been on our list of best hikes in North America since before it opened officially in 2008.
Nathan Derksen hiked it in 2004 – trip report
one of Nathan’s excellent photos – larger version
… The 43.1 km [...]
12 May
Canadian National Park fees frozen
I’ve long complained that Parks Canada Fees are too high.
Some good news:
National park gate fees … are being frozen in a bid to entice cash-strapped Canadians to visit more often.
A two-year fee freeze at national parks and historic sites, described as”some of the most magnificent and fascinating places to visit in the world,” [...]
3 Apr
Is hiking dying or not?
I remember all the hiking blogs jumping on the gloom and doom prediction that “hiking was dying“.
From Feb. 2008:
… Since the late 1980s, the percentage of Americans taking part in such activities has declined at slightly more than 1 percent a year. … participation is down 18 percent to 25 percent from peak levels.
NPR [...]
31 Mar
avoiding trailhead vehicle break-ins
From Rocky Thompson:
Colorado police arrested a four-person burglary crew that would run a smash-and-grab on cars parked at trailheads. The four thieves-who are kind of like supergroup combination of Bonnie and Clyde plus Thelma and Louise-would wait until hikers had left their cars before smashing windows and stealing credit cards to buy video games and [...]
24 Mar
Mountain Travel Sobek – half price
Outside reports:
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Mountain Travel Sobek is doling out 40 free adventures. Travelers who book a trip by Apr. 17 can bring a friend for free. Destinations include: Machu Picchu, Morocco, the Swiss Alps, and more.
40 Free Trips
home page – Mountain Travel Sobek
There are some good deals out there for guided [...]
19 Feb
National Park or Disney World?
I’ve never entered Disney World.
Since I’ve never owned a house, I could not spend the “profit” on rapidly escalating market value on a holiday.
Now many others in North America join me in comparative poverty.
Kurt Repanshek on National Parks Traveler posted on this topic – With or Without a Stimulus Package, National Parks [...]
26 Jan
best airfares for trekkers
I travel a lot.
Normally I search for flights on two sites:
Mobissimo
Yahoo Travel Farechase
Both are good in North America. Internationally Mobissimo is better.
Recently Mobissimo has added a killer feature – Activity Search. One of the choices is Trekking.
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I was shocked at the excellent search results from my city, Calgary. These guys know [...]
29 Dec
adventurer rewarded for stupidity?
David Roberts was air rescued in Alaska this past summer at a cost of over $90,000.
Though he had a lot of experience with arctic wilderness in Saskatchewan, the media is reporting that he was totally unprepared, and a “goofy guy”.
Roberts, a 54-year-old Australian, was trying to walk almost 100 miles across the Brooks Range [...]
28 Dec
want to buy a State Park?
… Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts and Illinois are thinking of selling or leasing toll roads, parks, lotteries and other assets to raise desperately needed cash. …
A.P. – Cash-strapped states weigh selling roads, parks
