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Recommended mid-week and off season. It’s a madhouse party camp during summer weekends.
Trip reports from Harriman State Park, New York and surrounds being DRAFTED.
So far I’m liking the inexpensive Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
16x zoom
AA batteries
About $100-140 on Amazon right now.
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The inspirational Alastair Humphreys throws down:
… On June 21st we want as many people as possible to try a microadventure.
HERE’S THE PLAN:
Grab a friend, a colleague or go on your own.
Head for the countryside (between June 15 and 30) by bike, on foot, by train, canoe or however you like. Sleep out under the stars (bivvy, not tent!) and have fun.
That’s it!
Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools. …
What’s a Microadventure?
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There are many, many ways to enter the contest.
… submit a photo, a story or a video about your microadventure. As long as you make sure we see your submission you can consider yourself in the running for a prize. …
Prizes include: Trek Bikes, howies, Osprey Packs and Mountain Equipment
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American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is the country’s largest celebration of trails.
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You could arrive at the Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kick Off at Lake Morena County Park in southern California empty handed. And walk away perfectly outfitted for the long walk to Canada.
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All that ultralight gear you’ve seen on the internet?
You can wander the campground and ask owners in person how they like it.
Gear talk is by far the most popular topic of conversation.
I looked closely at the latest in solar powered electronics. Still too heavy. More trouble than it’s worth.
If I hiked the PCT in 2013, I’d use AAA battery operated gear.
If you realize you’re missing something, at Mile 43 is the incredible Laguna Mountain Sports & Supply (PHOTO). Crammed with all brands of hiking essentials.
see more of my photos from ADZPCTKO 2013
Updated January 2019.
#1) West Coast Trail, BC, CanadaBe the first to hike those 10 in series in 5 months.
#1 New Zealand
#2 Southwest USA
#3 The Rockies
#4 Sierra Nevada USA
#5 Central Andes
#6 Patagonian Andes
#7 Nepal
#8 Australia
#9 The Alps
T #10 Indian Himalaya
T #10 Dolomites
New Zealand is #1 for us. But the wealth of options in North America make it a more compelling destination for most.
#1) Queenstown, New Zealand
#2) Huaraz, Peru
#3) Namche Bazaar, Nepal
#4) Cortina, Italy
#5) Chamonix, France
#6) Banff, Canada or Canmore, or Jasper
#7) Grindelwald, Switzerland
#8) El Calafate / El Chaltén Argentina
#9) Zermatt, Switzerland
10) Moab, Utah
More candidate towns.
#1) West Coast Trail, BC Canada
#2) Otter Trail, South Africa
#3) Abel Tasman Track, New Zealand
#4) Lost Coast Trail, California
#5) Thorsborne Trail, Australia
#7) Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii
#8) Pembrokeshire Coast Path, U.K.
#9) South Coast Track, Tasmania
10) Great Ocean Walk, Australia
More candidate coastal hikes.
#1) Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 5895m
#2) Cotopaxi, Ecuador 5897m <wiki><pb><sp>
#3) Imja Tse (Island Peak), Nepal 6189m <wiki><pb><sp>
#4) Mera Peak, Nepal 6476m <wiki><pb><sp>
#5) Chimborazo, Ecuador 6263m <wiki><pb><sp>
#6) Huayna Potosí, Bolivia 6088m <wiki><pb><sp>
#7) Misti Volcano, Peru 5822m
#8) Stok Kangri, India 6153m <wiki><pb<sp><trip><video><info><trip>
#9) Mt. Rainier, USA 4392m <wiki><pb><sp>
#10) Mont Blanc, France 4810m <wiki><pb><sp>
Aconcágua, Argentina 6,960.8m can be a walk-up. But not many would be willing to call it a trekking peak. 🙂
Trekking peaks are mountains under 7,000 metres (22,970 ft) climbable by anyone with a moderate amount of mountaineering experience and minimal gear.
Others considered for the top 10:
Thanks to Kraig Becker, the Adventure Blog, for help on the trekking peak section.
#1 New Zealand – info page
#2 Southwest USA – info page
#3 The Rockies – info page
#4 USA Sierra Nevada – info page
#5 Central Andes – info page
#6 Patagonian Andes – info page
#7 Nepal – info page
#8 Australia – info page
#9 The Alps – info page
T #10 Indian Himalaya – info page
T #10 Dolomites – info page
New Zealand is #1 for us. But the wealth of options in North America make it a more compelling destination for most.
What do you think?
If you have any opinion please leave a comment.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, coming to a location near you. For dates, locations, and a list of films on tour …
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These have to be the greatest product advertisements ever.
The 300ft spiral staircase has been installed on the wall of the Taihang Mountains in Linzhou to offer the thrill of mountaineering without the danger.
But senior climbers beware – you have to be under 60 to be allowed on the staircase.
Thanks Sherry.
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