From September 6-8, 2013 the 7th annual Pacific Crest Trail Days will take place in Cascade Locks, Oregon!
PCT DAYS 2013 is a great time for people to check out the latest outdoor products and gear, participate in classes and activities, play in the disc golf tournament, visit with old and new friends, listen to music & watch movies, and celebrate the past, present and future of the Pacific Crest Trail.
The event site is bordered by the Columbia River and surrounded by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; an area where the Pacific Crest Trail and other trails offer access to some of the most beautiful scenery in Pacific Northwest. …
read more on PCTA.org
Clever Hiker – video tutorials
Our 10 episode video series – Lightweight & Ultralight Backpacking Foundations – and our Gear Recommendations eBook are the complete learning package for any backpacker interested in lightweight backpacking, thru-hiking, or simply carrying a more comfortable pack.
$24.95
details
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Beaver Pond Campground – Harriman State Park, NY
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.
camera for LONG remote hikes?
So far I’m liking the inexpensive Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
16x zoom
AA batteries
About $100-140 on Amazon right now.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Leave a comment if you have any AA battery powered alternatives.
SUMMER SOLSTICE MICROADVENTURE CHALLENGE
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?
Click PLAY or watch one on Vimeo.
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
Click through for details.
June 1 – National Trails Day
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is the country’s largest celebration of trails.
Click PLAY or watch a promo on Vimeo.
ADZPCTKO 2013 vendors
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.
Packs, Shelters, Clothing, and Accessories
Gossamer Gear
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Keen Footwear
LightHeart Gear
Moonbow GearSix Moon Designs
TarpTent
ULA Equipment
Zpacks
Accessories
AquaGuard
BearVault
Dirty Girl Gaiters
LiteTrail
StickPic
Trail Designs
Books, Maps, and Videos
One Pan Wonders
Squatch Films
Tuolumne Press
Wizards of the PCT
Yogi’s Pacific Crest Trail Handbook
Services
Adventure 16
Organizations
ALDHA-West
BackCountry Horsemen
Bureau of Land Management
Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association
Pacific Crest Trail Association
United States Forest Service
United States Postal Service
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
top 10
Updated January 2019.
top 10 hikes
#1) West Coast Trail, BC, Canada
#2) John Muir Trail, California, USA
#3) Tongariro Northern Circuit, New Zealand
#4) Ausangate Circuit, Peru
#5) Sunshine to Assiniboine, Alberta, Canada
#6) Glacier North Circle, Montana, USA
#7) Otter Trail, South Africa
#8) Everest Base Camp / 3 Passes, Nepal
#9) Haute Route (Chamonix-Zermatt), Alps
10) Overland Track, Tasmania
Be the first to hike those 10 in series in 5 months.
top 10 hiking regions
#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.
top 10 hiking towns
#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.
top 10 coastal hikes NEW
#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.
top 10 trekking peaks NEW
#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:
- Mt. Toubkal, Morocco 4167m <wiki><pb><sp><trip>
- Mt. Elbrus, Russia 5642m <wiki><pb><sp><info>
- Lhakpa Ri, Tibet 7045m <pb>
Thanks to Kraig Becker, the Adventure Blog, for help on the trekking peak section.
top 10 hiking regions in the world
#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.
2012/13 Banff Mountain Film Festival
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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