Ridge walks are very popular on the (dryer) Alberta side of the Rockies.
One of the best is Tent Ridge Horseshoe.
Summer only as there is avalanche risk in winter.
- 10.1 km loop
- Elevation gain 810 m
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The DRAKENSBERG, South Africa
I’ve hiked the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) escarpment of South Africa only once. Fantastic.
For example, my Giant’s Cup Trail (2 days).
Logistics are easier than you might think.
I travelled solo with Bazbus. Stayed in their recommended hostels.
Not once did I ever feel unsafe traveling there.
Harmen Hoek was there, hiking solo for 8-days in March 2022.
World Wide Hearts traveled and hiked extensively in the Drakensberg. Here’s their advice.
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related – Our favourite hike in southern Africa is not here — but rather on the coast:
Otter Trail
Hiking Music Video ➙ “Shine”
Adam and Elise offer a terrific hiking YouTube channel.
AND they are terrific musicians as well. Check out their tunes.
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721m Sky Bridge, Czech Republic
Sky Bridge 721 is a suspension footbridge that is the longest of its kind in the world …
Built in the municipality of Dolní Morava, Czech Republic, the bridge is 721 metres long and is at a height of up to 95 metres off the ground. It first opened to the general public on 13 May 2022.
… spans the valley of the Mlýnský Stream, from the ridge of Slamník Mountain to the ridge of Chlum Mountain …
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Cycling Vancouver Island
One of the main attractions of the Pacific Northwest is the opportunity to hike and cycle year round.
The climate is relatively mild, even on Vancouver Island.
Getting ready for my hiking / cycling adventures in Europe summer 2024, I put together this video in Parksville, B.C.
Mainly I wanted to test my NEW DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone “follow me” capabilities — as well as the obstacle avoidance.
Does it work? 😀
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TOP 10 hikes ➙ Glacier North Circle, Montana, USA
Glacier North Circle in Montana is one of our top 10 hikes in the world. Even better if you add a side trip to Waterton National Park in Canada.
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Glacier North Circle
Of the many great American Rocky Mountain hikes, this is our favourite.
AT A GLANCE
- 7 days, 6 nights recommended
- 65miles (104km) plus side trips
- best months July-Sept
- well-signed
- medium difficulty hiking
- recommended for experienced multi-day hikers
Read more on our Glacier North Circle information page.
Nighttime Tenting Routine
Thru hikers attempting the Pacific Crest Trail in one season must be efficient.
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Pacific Crest Trail in 3 Minutes
Charmingly under-edited. Good job, Caleb.
4 and a half months in 3 minutes.
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Strategy ➙ Hiking 20+ Miles Per Day
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Rathtrevor Beach, Vancouver Island – 4 Seasons 🎵
Rathtrevor Beach near Nanaimo is the most popular Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
I walk there most mornings at dawn, with coffee.
Year round.
The scenery is different every day.
At low tide, you can walk the ocean bottom nearly a kilometre out into the Straight of Georgia.
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