Sheltering in place is NOT going to stop BRIANA VENSKUS from hiking.
No way. 😀
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Hiking in Place: Inspiration Near Home
Hike in Place: What It Means
Hike in place does not mean to literally walk in place. No, instead, the Superior Hiking Trail Association encourages people to rediscover hikes and nature in your neighborhood. …
As I’m physically isolating in a small town on Vancouver Island, each day I’m cycling, running or walking the closest parks.
documentary – Surviving the Outback
Michael Atkinson places himself in the historic predicament of two stranded German aviators in 1932 to see if the his skills as a survival instructor, pilot and adventurer will allow him to escape to the nearest civilization.
It is a gripping film.
I learned a lot about surviving in the harsh Australian coastal wilderness.
The most remarkable feature of this documentary is its mode of filming. It is not performed by any film crew that follows his journey. It is single-handedly managed by Mike through drones and cameras so it preserves the natural element. The breathtaking pictures of the ocean, varied shades of the waters, flora and fauna of marine sea and the natural cliffs along the coast paint an excellent landscape for the viewers. It manages to take one to an unexplored world …
Watch the hour long documentary FREE on TubiTV.
Getting FRIENDS to join you hiking
No doubt you are trying to convince non-hiking friends and family now with plenty of time available to get out on some trails.
It’s ideal social distancing.
Paula Casey from Gabor Shoes sends these tips for them.
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Iceline Trail, Yoho B.C.
Backpackers Review recommends a 13 mile loop/circuit including Takakkaw Falls, the Iceline Trail, Little Yoho Valley, and Laughing Falls.
Check it out. A classic.
One of our best hikes in North America.
YOHO NATIONAL PARK – ICELINE TRAIL AND TAKAKKAW FALLS
Nepal Trekking Permits temporarily halted
As of March 20, 2020.
Trekking permit for foreign national(s) has been temporarily halted in a bid to prevent possible spread of the COVID-19 in the country …
The excellent visa-on-arrival service at Kathmandu airport has also been suspended.
American thru hikes cancelled for 2020
Mac:
… The Pacific Crest Trail Association, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have all officially requested hikers to postpone or cancel their thru-hikes
… (in related news, the Arizona Trail Association and the Great Divide Trail Association have done the same). …
Your Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hike Is Canceled
You can certainly still day hike. And should be able to plan multi-day hikes.
BUT check camping and resupply options. California State Parks, for example, has closed all campgrounds.
NEW Great Walk in New Zealand – Paparoa Track
Fully opened March 1, 2020.
Bookings will open on Wednesday 10 June 2020 at 9:30 am, for trips from 1 October 2020 to 30 June 2021.
The Paparoa Track is a 55.7 km (34.6 mi) shared hiking and mountain biking track located in Paparoa National Park in the South Island of New Zealand.
The track was created as a memorial for the 29 miners who lost lives in the Pike River Mine disaster.
The track is the tenth Great Walk to be created …
Highlights
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Explore the spectacular Pororari River Gorge with dramatic limestone cliffs, beech forest and glades of subtropical nīkau palms.
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Sit back and enjoy in incredible sunsets over the Tasman Sea from the Moonlight Tops Hut.
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Follow in the footsteps of gold miners on the historic Croesus Track. Take a side trip to Garden Gully to see gold-mining remains.
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Enjoy the stunning views. You’ll spot the Lone Hand rock formation on the way to Pororari Hut.
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Hiking Water Treatment Options
Jade “Darth Jader” Cabrera on the PCT
Before my hike I never went outside without makeup. I feel much less stress now about my hair, career, or car.
Family and friendships are my new priorities. …
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