Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
Just got an email from Heather about a new service started June 24th:
Seaway Express ferry — BarkleySoundMarine.com
You can now boat from charming Ucluelet to Bamfield via the fantastic Broken Islands (the best sea kayaking destination in Canada).
For hikers, this is an ideal new way to get to or from the West Coast Trail, our favourite hike anywhere.
Every man has a dream.
For one of our contributors, Kelly Mock from Whitehorse, it was to carry a “Bubba” (mini keg of beer) over the Golden Staircase to Happy Camp.
Arriving on the solstice, he bought a round for the house.
I hiked the Chilkoot with Kelly in the late 1990s and, at that time, I thought it was impossible to carry more booze (photo).
I stand corrected.
The Chilkoot is without doubt one of the very best hikes in the world. The trip to Skagway is half the fun.
Details on besthike.com Chilkoot
the Golden Staircase – photo Kelly Mock
Can you recommend a folding bike I can load onto an inflatable kayak?
Expedition Gear – Outdoor Gear Advice | Outside Online
Yukon Yak raft, 4 lbs. 7 oz
One of the most difficult reservations in the world, on-line booking for the Milford Track opens July 1st, New Zealand time.
On the 1st, you can book for any start date for the following season.
Besthike.com was recently added to the About.com Trek, Hike and Climb South America page.
Editor Bonnie Hamre is one of the best experts on the internet for that continent. We link to many of her web pages.
Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.
Times of London in December 1901 (legend has it) posted by Ernest Shackleton for a journey to Antarctica.
Now that was adventure. Once, having his ship frozen in the ice, he was forced to sledge across the Weddell Sea pack, then boat to Elephant Island. Then sail to South Georgia Island. The greatest survival story of all time?
Interesting.
I like the built-in voice recorder for taking notes on the hike.
In preparation for a Feb. 2007 trip to Tasmania, I’ve been consulting with John Chapman, by far the most authoritative author of Australian guidebooks.
I’ve decide to hike first the Overland Track, widely listed the best established walk in Australia. 65km (40mi) plus sidetrips, 5-6 days.
Overland Track on besthike.com
I’ll be using John’s dedicated Overland Track guidebook.
Time allowing, I want to do more in Tas. John suggests:
John even spoke of a trackless bushwalk on the wild West Coast of Tasmania from Strahan to Port Davey. On his completely undeveloped route you must swim a 1km river.
Cool!
Trailex encourages users to share information about trail safety in the Bow Valley (from Banff to Bragg Creek in Canada). The goal is to keep humans and wildlife safe.
Examples of information you should post:
* Bear, cougar, wolf, aggressive elk or moose sightings
* Dead animal carcasses that may indicate a large carnivore is in the area
* Grizzly bear diggings or other signs of large carnivores
* Recent trail closures, bear or cougar traps, or bear aversive conditioning
Good idea.
A great site edited by Jan Robertson, highly recommended. BestHike.com links to a number of Jan’s pages.
Click below to see his “top treks”.
New Zealand Backcountry Hikes-Tramping, Walking, Tracks, Trails
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