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.
Source: Partselect.com
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.
Coiling Dragon path, Hunan, China
Greater Patagonian Trail warnings
Fidgit shares some advice on the NEW Greater Patagonian Trail — Routes would be more accurate — in the Andes:
SO YOU WANNA HIKE THE GPT
The Greater Patagonian is not an official trail but rather 1500km or more of connected best routes. You’ll be lost for sure unless you have KMZ and GPX files downloaded from wikiexplora.
New Zealand’s 9 Great Walks in 9 days
WHAT!?
One is a river paddle, the Whanganui Journey, 145 kilometres (90 mi).
Is this even possible?
Click through to see if these guys made it — AND THEN THERE WERE NINE
hiking across Mojave Reserve, California
Next time I get to Vegas I plan to cross the Mojave National Reserve south to north.
I’ll start from highway 40 heading towards the Granite Mountains. Refill at Kelso Depot. Hike on to Mid Hills Campground , refilling my water bottles. And exiting at Nipton.
Surprisingly, water will not be a problem.
I won’t count on natural springs, however. Let’s leave that for the wildlife.
I’ll carry the Tom Harrison map. Wish me luck.
Epic Grand Canyon Hike
Have you been following Peter McBride & Kevin Fedarko?
Epic Grand Canyon Hike: A 650-Mile Challenge (Part 1)
Epic Grand Canyon Hike: Frozen Shoes and Low on Food (Part 2)
I liked the 3rd and final instalment best.
Click PLAY or watch Thirst and Threats in the Godscape on YouTube.
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