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:

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • You will not see ANYONE other than your party during the whole hike.

  • The wilderness of the jungle and its inhabitants is just breathtaking.

  • The river crossings are an adventure itself.

Gunung Leuser National Park
An amazing adventure. Click through for details.

They recommend local guides Expedition Jungle.

Chile’s Torres Del Paine – W trek

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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.

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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.

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The hat has a disgusting collection of flies stuck to it — a failed gear innovation..

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The deer is a surprising illusion — it’s made of deadfall and underbrush.

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