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September 2020.
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climb Mt Kenya in 2020
Mount Kenya is the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro.
It’s about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-northeast of the capital Nairobi.
I’m looking at using Mt Kenya as an acclimatization hike immediately prior to Kilimanjaro.
Mt Kenya takes 5 days and reaches a high point of 4985 metres over a trek of about 50 kilometres.
So far I’ve been talking to Adventure Alternatives and have been very happy with their response. And they’ve been quite flexible to help me fit in this climb just before Kili.
My rendezvous with the Kili group in Arusha is September 7th.
DETAILS – Mount Kenya Traverse
30th August – 3rd September
Price starts at £1,095pp ($1355) plus extras. Much less expensive than Kili.
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Trump’s Secretary of the Interior on global warming
Though not as bad as Trump’s first Secretary of the Interior, Zinke, the current guy in the position — David Bernhardt — is a former oil industry lobbyist. A Petro-toxin defender.
He’s supposed to be defending America’s natural resources; Bureau of Land Management, United States Geological Survey, and the National Park Service.
Watch him try to deflect.
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Manaslu Circuit Trek, Nepal – guided
I contend that Manaslu is as scenic as the Everest Base Camp trek.
And it’s far less crowded. Less developed.
A sidetrip to Tsum Valley is a recommended add-on.
The downside? Independent trekking is not allowed on the Manaslu Circuit. You must be guided.
You can hike to Everest independently.
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Contact Rajendra (Raj) Khanal nestadventure@gmail.com for a quote on cost.
And check our Manaslu Trek information page.
NEW – TOP 10 day hikes worldwide
Each of our top 10 day hikes is unique. And unforgettable.
#1 Harder Ridge, Switzerland
#2 Zion Narrows, Utah USA
#3 Besseggen Ridge, Norway
#4 Laguna de los Tres, Argentina
#5 Reinebringen, Lofoten, Norway
#6 Alpine Circuit, Lake O’Hara, Canada
#7 Caminito del Rey, Spain
#8 The Wave, Arizona USA
#9 Puez-Odle Altopiano, Dolomites, Italy
#10 Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
Leave a comment if your own personal favourite is not included here.
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Top 10 hiking regions
Top 10 hiking towns
Top 10 coastal hikes
Top 10 trekking peaks
top 10 hikes – Harder Ridge, Switzerland
Our #1 day hike in the world.
Harder Ridge
Also known as Hardergrat
(… grat is ridge in German)
walk to your accommodation in the hiking mecca of Interlaken- 24km total … about 18km on a sharp ridge
- 10+ hours. Physically and psychologically challenging.
- no water available. Carry all you need.
- not an official trail, but it’s easy to follow in good visibility
- about 1500m above the lake
- permits not required
- it’s popular with trail runners who do about 35km entirely on foot. They start at either end.
Why We Like This Hike
- in good weather, views of the Jungfrau’s big peaks; Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn
- the advantage of being able to get transport both up and down
- on the same trip, hike nearby Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Schynige Platte and more
- many see Ibex up here
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Click over to our Harder Ridge information page for details on how you can organize this adventure for yourself.
top 10 hikes – Zion Narrows, Utah
One of our top 10 day hikes in the world
Zion Narrows Top-Down
AT A GLANCE
in Utah’s Zion National Park- 16 miles (25 km) from Chamberlain’s Ranch to Temple of Sinawava
- June through October best months
- in places chasm up to 1,968 ft deep and 20 ft wide
- walk in water about half the time
- 9 – 13 hours. Confirm the time of the last shuttle out of the park!
- a long, tiring day or you can camp overnight. Be aware that there are only 12 campsites available and they book quickly. Start as early as possible if you are doing it in a day.
- Permit is required
- water walking shoes, long hiking stick and dry gear recommended
- National Park Service closes the hike when flow rate is over 150 cubic feet per second (cfs). And might close it at any time in case of Flash Flood Warning.
Read more on our Zion Narrows Information page.
top 10 hikes – Besseggen Ridge, Norway
One of our top 10 day hikes in the world
Besseggen Ridge
In Norway’s most popular National Park – Jotunheimen
“Home of the Giants“.
AT A GLANCE
Jotunheimen National Park has most of the highest mountains in Norway- Besseggen … or Besseggi … in Jotunheimen, is a thrilling ridge walk with alpine lakes on either side: Gjende and Bessvatnet.
- recommended from the end of June to mid-September
- 13.3km (8.25mi) plus one-way ferry
- 6-9 hours
- 950m elevation gain
- highest point, Veslfjellet (1743m)
- dogs on leash allowed
- trail runners enjoy it
Check our Besseggen Ridge information page for details.
top 10 hikes – Laguna de los Tres, Fitzroy, Argentina
One of our top 10 day hikes in the world
Laguna de los Tres
El Chaltén, Argentina
AT A GLANCE
granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy, Poincenot and Cerro Torre-
stunning blue waters, most likely with icebergs
- the nearest airport is El Calafate
- November – March are the best months. You might have snow on the trail in November or March, however.
- 8+ hours round trip depending on route
- elevation gain 2,300 ft. (700m)
- option to tent near the lake
- infamous for bad weather. Be prepared for extreme wind.
Check our Laguna de los Tres information page for details.
top 10 hikes – Reinebringen, Lofoten, Norway
Reopened 2019 with sherpa-built steps.
Now much safer and easier.
AT A GLANCE
Reinebringen is on the island of Moskenesøya , one of the Lofoten islands in Norway, north of the Arctic Circle- infamous for wind and rainy weather
- famed for dramatic scenery, rugged peaks, open sea vistas past sheltered bays
- about 448 meters (1470 feet) above sea level
- over 1500 stone steps
- about 2 hours up
- It’s crowded. Over a thousand people a day in high season if the weather is good.
- permits not required
- photographers come for the rugged geography and unique Arctic light
For details click over to our Reinebringen information page.
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