A place so unbelievable, you have to visit it, immerse yourself into it, to comprehend it. …
… immense monolithic pillars and hills that are composed of sandstone and conglomerate. Small and large pebbles stick out of them, making them one of very few places on this planet where you can see, climb and experience such rocks. And while these rocks themselves are reason enough for many people (climbers!) to visit Meteora, it are the seven active Eastern Orthodox monasteries on top of some of these rocks …
Badlands National Park Traverse
Cam Honan:
Last month I hiked the length of Badlands National Park from Ben Reifel Visitor Center to White River Visitor Center. To the best of my knowledge, it was the first time that such a traverse had been completed. …
Distance: 90 miles approx.
Time: 5 days
Read the excellent trip report – Badlands Traverse – Trip Report
scrambling Mt. Tyrwhitt, Alberta
Hiking Mt. Tyrwhitt is a photographer’s dream! The approach from highway pass takes you through a beautiful larch meadow. This is especially scenic in the fall when the larch trees change to a stunning gold color. As you near the summit a natural rock archway offers a unique scrambling experience …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
trekking the Huemul Circuit, Argentina
Steve Hänsch:
El Chaltén is the trekking capital of Argentina and I spent more than 2 weeks there to do exactly that: hiking.
The Huemul circuit in El Chaltén is a lesser known route for experienced hikers and absolutely worth the efforts as you are able to experience real adventures and see massive ice fields and panoramic views that will blow your mind! …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
related – 2 Drifting Coconuts – Huemul Circuit: Our Best Trek in South America
We’ve added this adventure to our list of Best Hikes in South America.
Grand Canyon – Thunder River/Deer Creek Loop
Thunder River/Deer Creek Loop is one of the best hikes in North America.
Epic. 🙂
Click PLAY or watch a guided trip on YouTube. (8min)
Read the Backpacker.tv trip report.
This 21.5-mile clockwise loop in Grand Canyon National Park strings together faint trails and an Eden of waterfalls and swimming holes.
The biggest problem with this adventure isn’t the navigation, it’s getting one of the few permits available. 😦
hiking the Stairway to Heaven, Oahu
The Haʻikū Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven or Haʻikū Ladder, is a steep hiking trail on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii. The total 3,922 steps span along Oahu’s Ko’olau mountain range. …
The City and County of Honolulu has stated that there is currently no plan to open the stairs for public use, citing liability concerns …
Dozens of people, however, routinely hike up the stairs every day …
Andy Beth Miller hiked it.
trip report – Hiking Oahu’s Forbidden Stairway to Heaven
18 days, 350km hiking eastern Nepal
Snow Leopards. Red Pandas. Epic Adventure near Kanchenjunga.
Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.
Dulkara Martig’s trip report – Chasing Snow Leopards in Nepal
Sangre de Cristo Traverse, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Crown Traverse
Yeesh. North Face ultra-runners Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe.
tips for hiking DOWNHILL
Cam Honan – 10 Tips for Hiking Downhill
A very good summary. In addition, I switchback and traverse as much as possible on the steepest slopes.












