Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
The John Muir Trail in California is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
If southbound — the most popular direction — watch Drew Robinson’s succinct trip report.
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If northbound, I’d recommend Tim Seymour’s detailed video.
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A survey of more than 700 John Muir Trail thru-hikers gave researchers insight into what makes a hiker more likely to get injured or ill while backpacking. …
First off, the (2018) study didn’t find sex to be a determinant of getting hurt or sick on the trail.
Here are the factors correlating with injury:
Surprisingly, older hikers reported fewer adverse events on the JMT.
… Often abbreviated as BMI, body mass index is a measure of the size of the human body, calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms dividing by the square of their height in meters. …
The study’s authors found that base pack weight correlated with an increased risk of illness and injury; the heavier the pack, the greater the likelihood of morbidity.
This Study Predicts Who Is Most Likely to Get Hurt in the Wilderness
I hiked the John Muir Trail myself in 2021 at age-63. And found myself ‘healthiest’ on finishing after 19 days. I got in ‘shape’ by hiking.
One of my trips cancelled in 2020 I’d planned to do with the Trekking in India company.
They’ve just posted a collection of some of their best photos 2021.
Comrade Alexey has broken down Kraig’s unique style for us. In a most hilarious way.
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When they finished off the PCT at the end of October, Potter and Parell became the 11th and 12th finishers of the Calendar-Year Triple Crown, and at just 21 years old, the youngest to boot. …
Potter and Parell finished all three in a little over 10 months. …
… Potter was a thru-hiking novice before 2021. Parell had only the relatively modest El Camino de Santiago under his belt. …
Twenty-four pairs of shoes and one cavity …
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Pete Rojwongsurya:
… I spent almost a month traveling from Zanzibar to Serengeti and eventually ending my trip on Kilimanjaro.
It was one of the best trips of my life and this travel video is my attempt at capturing just how beautiful Tanzania is and how epic it was to explore it.
From tracking down the big five in Serengeti to hiking up to the top of Kilimanjaro in 6 days via Machame Route …
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One of our best hikes in Asia.
Here’s a fantastic vista you can reach by day hike. Free. And independently.
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram range about 100 km (62 mi) north of the capital city Gilgit.
At 7,788 m (25,551 ft) it’s the 27th highest in the world.
There are views of Rakaposhi from the Karakoram Highway.
You need to get to Minapin and stay over one night before setting out early the next day.
related – Jacob’s independent trip report
A tempting alternative to my Hubba NX.
Less than 2 pounds.
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I travelled to Portugal for bikepacking and to hike famed Fisherman’s Trail.
BUT I found myself walking further each day site seeing in Lisbon. There’s MUCH to see.
Click PLAY or get a glimpse of Lisbon on YouTube.
One of our top 10 hikes in the world.
World Wild Hearts had gear problems. Some bad weather.
But they did get to the top of Wonder Peak.
Click PLAY or watch a 5 day adventure on YouTube.
To organize this hike for yourself, check our Sunshine to Assiniboine information page.
Campground reservations can be difficult to get.
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