Best hike editor Rick McCharles posts his photos on flickr. Explore those hikes (since 2006).
trek Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra
Sabbalot Photography:
… the largest wilderness area in South-East Asia and an UNESCO world heritage area since 2004. It is further part of the tropical rain forest heritage of Sumatra, allowing for spectacular experiences in this fortunately still widely untouched nature.
The hike itself is a unique experience for several reasons:
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No trails are available and one totally has to rely on the guide to find the way through the jungle (mainly following former rebel trails).
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4-6 porters accompany you and provide you with the most delicious hiking food you’ll ever get to taste (don’t forget to tip).
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You will not see ANYONE other than your party during the whole hike.
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The wilderness of the jungle and its inhabitants is just breathtaking.
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The river crossings are an adventure itself.
Gunung Leuser National Park
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They recommend local guides Expedition Jungle.
new Appalachian Trail photos
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does the Pacific Crest Trail change you?
Andy Davidhazy took a photo of himself and the trail at every single mile over 2660 miles in 5 months.
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Pacific Crest Trail photos
Pacific Crest Trail photos
Chile’s Torres Del Paine – W trek
The W refers to the route marked in red.
Jack posted an excellent account of his 2016 very late season W trek. Sleeping in a tent below freezing.
Click through for more gorgeous photos – PATAGONIA – TORRES DEL PAINE
related – our Paine Circuit information page
Egypt Lake 2001 photos
by site editor Rick McCharles
The Lakes and Larches hike to Egypt Lake in the Canadian Rockies out of Banff was fantastic.
In bright sunshine, one day temperatures approached 30 degrees Celsius!
Most of these photos are close-ups as those tend to turn out best from (the fairly low resolution) camcorder. I included some of the amazing wild flowers and many of the animals we saw.
The hat has a disgusting collection of flies stuck to it — a failed gear innovation..
The deer is a surprising illusion — it’s made of deadfall and underbrush.
wristwatch camera drone
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