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There was no reason not to go. No blizzards in the forecast … smaller winter weekday crowds … the chance to try out the snowshoes I bought last winter and never got around to using.
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Summit Stones & Adventure Musings recommends the Northover Continental Divide route in the Canadian Rockies.
They’ve hiked this ridge walk a number times, impressed by the spectacular views.
A quick Google search led me to the excellent Canadian Rockies Hiking website:

Kananaskis Country, referred to by locals as “K-Country” was formed in 1977. The area offers […]

The trail we named “best hike in the world” usually opens May 1. As this is the 100 year anniversary of founding, celebrations were planned. But the WCT opening may be delayed — a suspension bridge is missing and two cable-car crossings are out.
The West Coast Trail is one of North America’s best-known and most […]

After doing some research, I opted not to do it — yet. Organizing to hike Paria Canyon was easier.
The best of several options, I thought, was to hike in to Rainbow Bridge, then catch a tourist boat back to Wahweap marina near Page, Arizona. (about US$55)
If you can find transport to the trailhead early […]

Washington Post Staff Writer Marie Arana got the chance to fly over the second highest mountain range in the world.
What a stroke of luck! Or is it?
Bobby Haas, a seasoned aerial photographer, was on the seventh leg of a year-long project to take bird’s-eye views of all of Latin America for a lavish volume […]

I tried.
I tried to embrace the highly touted Katadyn Combi water filter.
But it is simply too “fussy”.
Something always goes wrong with this filter. It won’t pump. It won’t open. It needs cleaned too often.
I give up.
Many like the Combi, but I agree with this review:
I bought this because of its flow capacity, the dual filtering […]

Not a bad article on Inca Trail Trek to Machu Pichu in the New York Times:
As it runs through craggy mountain passes and ancient Incan ruins, the fabled Inca Trail in Peru reveals surprise after surprise to travelers hiking its length to the lost city of Machu Picchu. But here’s a new one: To set […]

One of the best hikes in the Canadian Rockies is Berg Lake / Mt. Robson.
Of many highlights, getting a shower under majestic Emperor Falls is special. I’d actually never heard of these Falls before I hiked Mt. Robson. The are the most impressive Falls in Western Canada.
Heli-hiking is the best way to do Robson. A […]

I’ve wanted to hike the Wonderland Trail since first hearing of it from a Washington State friend.
One group took 12 days in 2005 to circumambulate Mt. Ranier 90mi (145km). But they planned for resupply by having a friend walk in to meet them from the opposite direction.
Good idea.
Summerland to Indian Bar was an “incredible […]

It’s just a movie invention.
That’s what I thought until I stumbled into quicksand in Paria Canyon, Utah.

It sucked.
I had no problem getting out. Moving slowly, trying to float. But cattle regularly get trapped and die in the American canyon country.
More information:
Quicksand - wikipedia
Quicksand - How Stuff Works
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