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The Curious Cat posted an excellent Photo Travelogue of his holiday. I love this succinct format for a trip report. One page with photo sets linked to thumbnails.
We’re always raving about the best multi-day hikes in Glacier. But most people prefer to hit the best day hikes, covering more territory by starting at a […]

Just learned that contributor Dave Hayley (who organized our Tombstone, Yukon hike last summer) is proposing to honeymoon on the JMT.
The ideal wedding present:

Jeff Alt convinced his wife (Beth), a woman raised with the belief that vacations include hot showers, beaches, and warm beds, to chuck her domesticated amenities and “Take a Hike” to help […]

Istvan Hernadi has travelled over 30,000 kilometers in Northern BC, Yukon, NWT and Alaska during the last 3 years to the most remote and desolate places of the Far North in search of the Masters, in order to meet them and to learn their teachings.
He sought out mountains, trails, rivers and lakes for hiking, […]

Central Andes

Equador, Peru and Bolivia.
Hiking holidays in Peru are hot right now. More popular than ever. Political stability since the leader of the Shining Path terrorist group was captured in 1992 resulted in a booming tourist industry.
The second highest mountain range on Earth is fantastic. Broad valleys and endless vistas. You are always […]

Patagonian Andes

Patagonia is massive and bleak. Yet we love the Patagonian Andes, 2000km (1243mi) in length, but averaging less than 100km (62mi) in width. You could take years exploring just the eastward (drier) side of the mountains.
Towering granite peaks, untouched lakes, massive glaciers, huge volcano trekking peaks. This land is phenomenal.

Patagonia […]

NEPAL

A trip to The Kingdom of Nepal may well be the best hiking holiday of your life.
It’s the abode of the Gods.
The exotic Buddhist and Hiindu culture is as fascinating as are the world’s highest peaks.
Most trekkers are set on Everest or Annapurna, but there are many other great choices, especially if […]

Indian Himalaya

India is vibrant, chaotically mad. But you can easily escape to the tranquil high mountains and have them to yourself.
This is Nepal, but without “teahouses” packed together on every popular trail.
Indulge your spirit of adventure and trek the spectacular Indian Himalaya. First-timers and seasoned trekkers alike can experience the region’s rich blend […]

Researching the best hikes in the Copper Canyon has turned out to be more challenging than expected. My ragged copy of Mexico’s Copper Canyon Country: A Hiking and Backpacking Guide (1994) is amusing, but badly dated.
I’ve been there before on the standard Gringo route, day hiking. Perhaps I’ll go back this winter for some […]

Consider giving a fellow hiker or backpacker a gift membership in the American Hiking Society. A $30, one-year membership includes subscriptions to American Hiker and Backpacker magazines, along with other member benefits.
Holiday Gift Idea: American Hiking Society Membership - Trailspace.com
That’s the basic individual membership. There are many other options.
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After 5-days at the Banff Mountain Festivals 2007, here’s my FINAL review:
This was my first trip to Banff for the festivals.
THE GOOD:
bringing together so many outdoors enthusiasts
Banff and the Rocky Mountains
food available on site
sponsors, especially National Geographic and New Balance
“reading rooms” for previewing the books
TV monitors showing the performances for those without tickets
no […]