Hiking recently in dry southern Turkey, once again I realized how precious water sources are in the desert. In this case, Texas.
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bears hate cyclists
They look too much like prey.
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Terrifying helmet cam footage shows a bear charging mountain bikers
Skurka on great campsites
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solo female hikers
Hayley Littleton:
… I found the solitary joys of camping and being alone on the trail. Driving up the dark switchbacks in the night, I’d climb into my sleeping bag in the back of my car and wake up to the first rays of sunlight jutting out over the peaks. Shuffling into my boots and slinging a pack across my back, I ventured out in the crisp, quiet stillness. …
related – In Praise of Walks and Wilderness
Hiking in WET weather
I’m currently testing the new Columbia’s OutDry Extreme technology. So far, so good.
Seems to me this kind of rainproofing is the future.
In the meantime, here are some good tips on staying dry and warm on the trail.
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trek Ausangate hut-to-hut
Our favourite hike in South America is getting easier. Locals are developing a guided trip where you could sleep under a roof every night.
Click over to Adventure Junkies — HIKING THE AUSANGATE TREK IN PERU
Big Green Guide to Responsible Camping
Edward Dorian is a student of Outdoor Environment and Sustainability Education in the U.K.
He put together some good reminders for us all. Check it out.
The Seven Principles:
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Ground
Leave What You Find
Dispose of Waste Properly
Respect Wildlife and Farm Animals
Minimise the Effects of Fire
Be Considerate of Others
The Big Green Guide to Responsible Camping
North Coast Trail, B.C.
MB Guiding posted the best page for hikers interested in planning a North Coast Trail adventure either independently or guided.
Here’s my own take on that hike, one of the best in the world … with some reservations.
flash flood risk when hiking
Zion National Park 2015
A canyoneering route.
… Hours after they entered Keyhole Canyon, dark skies unleashed fierce rains that sent water surging through the chasm, sweeping the seven people to their deaths Monday. …
Final image of 7 hikers swept away in Zion flood
Be careful out there.
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