29 Oct
… We hope to develop a walking trail network of some 2,000 kilometres (about 1,250 miles), which will pass along the Eastern Cape York Peninsula.
This is one of the last pristine tropical regions in the world. It is wild, beautiful and presently largely trackless and inaccessible. The coast has many stunning [...]
12 Sep
Fjällräven, a Swedish company specialising in outdoor clothing, sponsors an annual hiking race.
Hiking race?
I’ve never heard of this concept before. And 2000+ partipants attended this year!
The competition element is downplayed, however. It’s not in the same category as most other trail races. In this event, you must carry a pack. And sleep in a [...]
4 Jul
Happy 4th of July to all our American readers.
And a special shout out to Fedak who’s hiking out the recession.
Three of 4 of our top 10 hiking regions in the world are in the USA.
#1 New Zealand
#2 Southwest USA
#3 The Rockies
#4 Sierra Nevada
National Public Radio has an interesting podcast called – [...]
16 Jun
Backpacker associate editor Shannon Davis and his wife Emily decided on an outdoor adventure to celebrate their nuptials.
They chose one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
… The 128-mile horseshoe-shaped route circles Nepal’s heaven-high Annapurna range, and it’s been hailed as the holy grail of trekking since it was first opened to foreigners [...]
3 Jun
… Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) is a scenic trail through Idaho. It winds its way through various ecosystems from high desert canyonlands in southern Idaho to wet mountain forests in Northern Idaho. ICT travelers will cross many mountains, streams and rivers in between. …
Depending on exact route, it could be anywhere from 900-1200mi long.
… [...]
2 Jun
Surely you must have heard of the Cougar Traverse:
• Location: Pasayten Wilderness of northern Washington
• Length: 242 miles
• Best season: Mid-July to mid-October
• Features: The longest wilderness route in the lower 48 states. A loop. No road crossings, no resupply, no backtracking.
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Why haven’t I heard of it?
… Ah. Here’s why:
… In fact this isn’t an [...]
18 May
Have you ever heard of hiking in Lebanon?
Is it safe?
What is the Lebanon Mountain trail?
The Lebanon Mountain trail is the first long distance hiking trail in Lebanon and the Arab world (www.lebanontrail.org). It extends 440km. from Qbaiyat in the north to Marjeyoun in the south. It traverses 75 towns and villages at altitudes [...]
17 May
Only about 500 people have completed the Bibbulmun Track, nearly 1000kms (620mi) from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast of Western Australia.
One of those is Dave Tomlinson who posted his 2007 trip report on Our Hiking Blog.
… When I reflect on the entire time I spent hiking the [...]
7 May
I don’t know much about this adventure. But the weather is a worry.
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… The walk from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay on Yorkshire’s east coast is now one of the most popular long-distance walks in Britain. At 178 miles (300km) long, the trail can be easily walked [...]
5 May
Allie Comeau on the Sierra Blogging Post had to include a Sierra trip as one of her Top 10 American Adventures.
Good call.
It’s on our list of the best hikes in North America. Similar to the famed John Muir Trail, but without wasting so much time and energy descending each day. On [...]
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