Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Let’s face it. Many hiking videos are boring.
Too long. Too much similar footage.
Personally, I’m trying to make mine shorter.
Here’s an excellent example. You get a good feel for South Africa’s 100+km Outeniqua trail in one minute.
Looks like they had a great time. 😀
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related – Outeniqua trip report
#impressed
Personally, I carry minimal and light weight camera gear, BUT if I needed more — these backpacks look great.
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By BestHike editor Rick McCharles.
The #1 new thing for me during the pandemic was studying the art & science and creating videos.
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I’m proud of that one. It gives a good glimpse at hiking Englishman River. And is entertaining enough to keep you going.
Subscribe to my BestHike YouTube channel from that video, if you want to see more.
My BIG project, so far, was our top 10 hikes on Earth.
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There’s only one superstar hiking vlogger, so far – Kraig Adams. #respect
The rest of us are doing our own thing. And that’s OK. Here’s why.
We’ve edited and started posting some of the BEST of our thousands of hiking photos on Instagram.
Check it out – BestHikeVisuals
So far all our videos are still on our YouTube channel as it streams and shares best.
A big goal for 2021 is to expand our hiking videos.
Subscribe on YouTube to get those as they are posted.
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Due to the pandemic, I did a LOT of cycling and hiking on Vancouver Island in 2020.
One of the hikers I followed most closely — looking for inspiration — was David on the I’d Rather Be Hiking YouTube channel.
Check his I’d Rather be Hiking – Vancouver Island Group Facebook page, as well.
Click PLAY or watch David’s 2020 highlights on YouTube.
I FINALLY got a dedicated camera gear backpack. Paid CDN$ 150 for a LowePro Photo Sport 200. (Now discontinued.)
Easily fits my 3 small cameras and assorted add-ons.
As well as extra layers, snacks and water.
Click PLAY or watch it in action on YouTube.
There’s a larger version if you want more space. Also discontinued, so you’d have to shop around.
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Click PLAY or watch the Lowepro pitch on YouTube.
Click PLAY or watch a review of the larger 300 on YouTube.
Dawn low tide at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville on Vancouver Island.
I’ve been walking early morning at Rathtrevor for months during COVID lockdown. This edit gives you a good feel for the glorious setting.
I’ve not yet tired of taking a morning walk in exactly the same place each day. Every dawn is different.
Low tide here stretches nearly a kilometre out into the Strait of Georgia.
Thousands of birds are here Spring and Autumn during migration. This video shot in November.
Rathtrevor has a terrific campground, if you ever get the chance to visit.
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Chill in the air. Sun low in the sky. Autumn colours.
September & October are my favourite months for hiking Vancouver Island.
This video is composed entirely of still images. Transitions turn it from a normal (boring) slideshow to something more entertaining.
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This video is the first seen by visitors new to the BestHike YouTube channel.
An introduction.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. And subscribe. 🙂 I’ve started over on YouTube from scratch, doing it right this time.
