Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
We rate Tasmania the best hiking destination in Australia.
Click PLAY or see why on YouTube.
That video is a promotion for the Great Walks of Tasmania website, a collective of companies offering guided walks.
It’s easy to hike independently in New Zealand. Tasmania is more challenging. You might want a guide.
For one thing, there are poisonous snakes and other dangers in Tasmania. No poisonous snakes in New Zealand.
related – our Overland Track information page
Andrew Skurka is without question one of the most accomplished hikers in history. A legend.
He’s run a 2:28 marathon, as well.
The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools & Tips to Hit the Trail, was published by National Geographic – over 125,000 copies sold.
Today he and his team lead people to exciting destinations, teaching skills along the way: planning, gear, fitness, food, navigation, responding to emergencies, etc.
In a recent podcast interview Andrew explains why he still prefers map and compass, using electronics as a back-up. And you have to believe him since it was sponsored by the Gaia GPS app.
Click PLAY or listen to it clicking through via Twitter.
Last year I tried and failed to complete the Dientes Circuit on Isla Navarino, Chile.
The trail was covered over with snow, and I had no guide to lead the way. I only tented one night. Then turned back.
This guided group had far worse weather than me. And still made it.
Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.
To find out how to do this trip yourself, click over to our Dientes Circuit information page.
Best months June, July, August, September.
A BIG plus for me is the short 19 km drive (45 mins) to get to the trailhead from Manali.
Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4270 m (14039 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. …
Beyond Hamta Pass, trekkers can choose to extend their trek towards the beautiful Chandrataal lake. …
The nearest hub is Manali, in Himachal Pradesh.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Kanchenjunga, the world’s 3rd highest mountain, is on the border of Nepal and India. It’s possible to hike starting from either nation though Sikkim, India is more popular.
Because of Kanchenjunga’s remote location very few trekkers make this trip compared with other high Himalayan peaks.
Trevor and Emma run Cut Lunch Adventures based in Sydney, Australia.
Adventurers, the duo aspires to trek to the BASE CAMPS of all 14 8000m peaks.
Here’s their 2018 trip report to both North and South Kanchenjunga Base Camps:
Click PLAY or watch their video on YouTube. (29min)
Related – Cut Lunch is a good place to research WHERE around the world might want to hike.
For example, check the Himalaya trips they recommend.
I was planning on making this trek August 2020 …
… not much chance it’s going to happen this year. #COVID-19
Atlas & Boots was there in 2019:
My 14-day K2 base camp trek in Karakoram mountains of #Pakistan, followed by a crossing of the technical Gondogoro La Pass.
At 8,611m (28,251ft), #K2 is the second highest mountain in the world.
The K2 base camp trek route is via Concordia, the confluence of the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers at around 4,700m (15,419ft).
It is one of the few places in the world where you can see four 8,000m peaks: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II.
Read the trip report.
Click PLAY or watch their trip on YouTube.
I read this book in preparation for our own Kilimanjaro climb scheduled for September 2020.
Alexandra penned Kilimanjaro Uncovered in real time while preparing and during her climb on the Northern Circuit, a little-known hiking route away from the crowds to the top of Kilimanjaro.
She provides valuable guidance for those interested in climbing themselves and tells a broader story of a truly life-changing experience.
Alex is a rookie mountain climber. She over-prepares. Is cautious and thoughtful about every aspect.
The book is very informative for anyone who has never done a serious multi-night tent trip.
I admire her courage in planning that big adventure on her own. I admire her honesty and vulnerability sharing fears and problems on the trek, big and small.
Alexandra Tanbai made the summit. In fact everyone in her guided party made the top though one had a serious ankle injury. No helicopter was available for evacuation.
Less than a year after publishing Kilimanjaro Uncovered, Alexandra founded KiliGATE.com—the first and only online Kilimanjaro tour booking platform committed to responsible tourism.
Her goal—make it easy for tourists to book their climb with a responsible tour operator and promote fair porter treatment.
I do feel this book is too long.
It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats.
Ramblin’ Boy posted a detailed trip report on the famed Snowman / Lunana Trek.
He was guided by Yangphel, a Thimphu adventure travel agency though he had booked through the trip through World Expeditions.
Snowman is one of the best treks in the world. However, the cost to trek in Bhutan was $300 / day.
If money is no object, go for it.
… Covering over three hundred kilometres in twenty-three days at high altitude means there is lots of time for something to go wrong –
There were 16 in our trekking party, most with a tent of their own. As well, perhaps ten locals – guides, cook team, tent team, horse handlers. The horses made up the single largest group – there were 43 of them. We were a village on the move! …
Start on this page. Follow the links.
I’m researching a possible independent trek to Makalu Base Camp, Nepal for November 2020, the 5th highest mountain in the world. (8,485m)
Since 2016 at least there have been simple teahouses and meals of dal bhat all the way up.
I’d carry a tent and food, as well, just in case.
Not many hikers are choosing this destination in Nepal yet. And very few are doing it independently, so far.
Click PLAY or watch a video by guides Mountain Kingdom on YouTube.
Check our Makalu Base Camp information page.
