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TOP 10 ➙ Overland Track, Tasmania
The Overland Track in Tasmania is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
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Overland Track
The best & most famous walk in Australia.
AT A GLANCE
- surreal, unique Tasmanian vistas
- pretty lakes, tarns and waterfalls
- exiting by ferry it’s minimum 62km (38.5mi) carrying a pack plus many possible sidetrips without a pack.
- Elevation Gain: +4,793 ft / 1,461 m
Elevation Loss: -5,160 ft / 1,573 m
- Elevation Gain: +4,793 ft / 1,461 m
- 8000-9000 walkers / year in the past
- 60 walkers start / day 2018 in high season
- Oct 1 – May 31 Overland Track Pass reservations online
- access by public transportation
- easy-moderate hiking IF the weather cooperates
- add challenging sidetrip peak scrambles if the weather is good
- Nov – early May best months
- possible to hike year round (snow travel during the winter)
- 7-nights recommended. Start Ronny Creek. Finish Cynthia Bay.
Read more on our Overland Information page.
Eagles and Ravens – Vancouver Island
Around Christmas each year, Bald Eagles arrive in Parksville on Vancouver Island.
I see at least 25 around the dump. More around town.
Crows and ravens are seen throughout the year.
Ravens and Bald Eagles don’t seem to like each other. Perhaps they are territorial.
Over the dump the skies are crowded. Birds tend to chase each other.
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Long Range Traverse, Newfoundland
The Long Range Traverse is the best route in remote Gros Morne National Park.
Thomas Coldwell documented his summer 2022 adventure, along with 4 others. And put together this VERY useful document for anyone wanting to plan a Traverse for themselves:
Your Complete Guide to the Long Range Traverse in Newfoundland
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#3 best hiking region in the world is the …
Rockies
Spectacular vistas, frequent wildlife encounters, the best wild flowers we’ve ever seen. Hot springs, quaint mountain towns, perhaps the best long distance hikes on the planet.
There are options to scramble ridges and peaks virtually everywhere.
“You can’t lose in the Rockies.”
… so says frequent contributor Rob Glaser who hiked here all his life.
Trails are safe and well managed. The infrastructure excellent. (In fact, it’s hard to imagine there are two regions in the world we rate better.)
The weather and conditions are variable to say the least, but in many parts of the Rockies Aug-Sept are the best months. A very short window! On the other hand, if you ski or board, you’ll never lack for adventure in the Rocky Mountains.
More information on our Rockies information page.
Our favourite trip in the Canadian Rockies is Sunshine to Assiniboine, our #5 hike in the world.
Our Assiniboine Information page.
Just a short drive away is our favourite trail in the USA Rockies, Glacier North Circle, our #6 hike in the world. One of the best places in the world to see wildlife.
Our North Circle Information page.
Leave a comment if you have your own favourite hike in the Rockies.
Carly Hiked the Vancouver Island Trail
Solo.
Approximately 800km / 500miles
She saw no other hikers outside the 2 provincial parks.
There are multiple route options, but here’s the gist.
Carly Wiechnik:
The two higher elevation mountainous sections, the Beauforts and Strathcona, can be snow covered until the end of June, and snow can begin to fall again around the month of October.
A thru-hike might take a month (fast) to six weeks (slower), which can easily fit into the window of July-September.
The best month to hike would probably be August, as by then the snow is mostly gone in the higher elevations, precipitation is low and it is warm and dry. (However, campfire bans are common around this time to prevent wildfires). Coastal trails are also less muddy. …
Resupply: A cool thing about the VIT is that it goes straight through towns at reasonable intervals, so it’s easy to hit up a grocery store every 3-6 days …
Vancouver Island Trail: Recap (and Tips!)
BestHike #10 – Overland Track, Australia
The Overland Track in Tasmania is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
Click PLAY or watch a 1 minute introduction on YouTube.
Overland Track
The best & most famous walk in Australia.
AT A GLANCE
- surreal, unique Tasmanian vistas
- pretty lakes, tarns and waterfalls
- exiting by ferry it’s minimum 62km (38.5mi) carrying a pack plus many possible sidetrips without a pack.
- Elevation Gain: +4,793 ft / 1,461 m
Elevation Loss: -5,160 ft / 1,573 m
- Elevation Gain: +4,793 ft / 1,461 m
- 8000-9000 walkers / year in the past
- 60 walkers start / day 2018 in high season
- Oct 1 – May 31 Overland Track Pass reservations online
- access by public transportation
- easy-moderate hiking IF the weather cooperates
- add challenging sidetrip peak scrambles if the weather is good
- Nov – early May best months
- possible to hike year round (snow travel during the winter)
- 7-nights recommended. Start Ronny Creek. Finish Cynthia Bay.
Read more on our Overland Information page.
6 Great Hikes in Namibia
- Fish River Canyon
- Olive Trail
- Etendeka Walking Trail
- Waterberg Plateau Park
- Big Daddy dune walk
- National Botanic Garden of Namibia
Details on Lonely Planet.
American Prairie nature reserve
American Prairie is a massive prairie-based nature reserve in northeastern Montana being developed as a private project of the American Prairie Foundation (APF).
This independent non-profit organization is creating a wildlife conservation area …
… opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, hunting and fishing …
Within large but securely fenced areas, APF is developing a bison herd free from cattle genes. …
americanprairie.org
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Walking First SNOW of the Year
I woke up surprised to see a winter wonderland outside my window.
October 22nd, Calgary, Canada.
I put on my winter jacket and headed out quickly to enjoy the clean, white fresh stuff — watching for Bobcat tracks. My neighbourhood is the only place I’ve ever seen Bobcat.
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