I once tried it on the John Muir Trail. But couldn’t get comfortable.
Effortless Outdoors surveyed 1,505 adult Americans.
Naked Hiking: Why To Do It & How To Do It
BestHike.com on PHONE vs COMPUTER
Our site update now complete, should you visit this site via phone or computer / tablet?
Both work. The computer version is better as there’s space for the navigation sidebar. And the pulldown menus are more intuitive.
We’ve moved our TOP 10 lists to the about menu so it’s easier to find.
Here’s how the site now looks on the phone:
Expedition Alaska Adventure Race 2015
Expedition Alaska was a multisport, non-stop 7-day adventure race for teams over 400 miles of the greatest terrain on Earth!
If you’ve ever dreamed of doing a wilderness Adventure Race, this documentary on Amazon should convince you that would be a TERRIBLE idea. 😀
An international field of elite athletes trek, kayak, mountain bike, orienteer and packraft in a demanding competition that tests the boundaries of teamwork and human determination. Most teams are already wrecked by the end of day 1 !
It was SUPER TOUGH.
Click PLAY or watch the trailer on Vimeo.
Details on the official webpage – expeditionak.com
Hike EUROPE
In the beginning of 2018 we decided to completely change our lives and do what we love. We quit our office jobs in order to travel and hike around Europe.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Montenegro – Durmitor national park (stunning mountains with many hiking trails)
Montenegro/Albania – Prokletije national park (gorgeous landscape without crowds)
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Prenj mountain range (beautiful green fields surrounded by rocky mountains)
Switzerland – Grindelwald area (avoid cablecars and you will hike almost alone)
Montenegro – Tara canyon (most iconic bridge over biggest canyon in Europe and 2nd in the World)
Italy – Dolomites (most epic mountain range in Europe with many hiking options)
Austria – Schladminger tauern (beautiful green fields, massive green mountains)
23 Hikers. 17 Countries. 2 Minutes.
On Saturday, April 27, across 17 countries, Merrell sent 23 photographers and filmmakers out to the trail to showcase those experiencing natural spaces and how the trail unites us all.
The individuals featured are not paid models, athletes, or social media influencers. They are real people …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
(via @BertieOutdoors)
Our NEW Facebook Page
By site editor Rick McCharles
In 2018 Facebook stopped allowing posts to be automatically shared to my Facebook profile.
But they will allow automatic posting to a dedicated Facebook Page.
You can Follow that page now. We’ll be testing it over coming weeks.
Best Hikes in the Southern Appalachians
Brian and Sylvia are still researching the many great trails.
BUT here’s their TOP 10 … so far:
- Old Rag, VA
- Hikes along the Linville Gorge Rim, NC
- The Art Loeb Trail/Black Balsam, NC
- AT: The Grayson Highlands, VA
- Mount Cammerer, TN
- AT: The Standing Indian Loop, NC
- The Alum Cave Trail to Mt. Leconte, TN
- Elk Knob, NC
- Looking Glass Rock, NC
- Sharp Top, VA
BecauzeItzThere – Top Ten Hikes in the Southern Appalachians, Version 1.0
Cerro Castillo Trek, Chile
Adventure Alan:
… you’ll see far fewer people on the Cerro Castillo Trek than hikes of similar beauty and stature in other areas of Patagonia — like the Torres del Paine Trek, or the Fitz Roy Trek in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park. As such, the Cerro Castillo Trek is a fabulous place for adventurers looking for the trail less traveled …
Duration – 3 to 4 Days. Moderately fit hikers can easily do this in 3 days.
Distance – 34 miles (54 km) classic route [with a shorter option for 25 miles (40 km)]
Level of Difficulty – Moderate
Best Time of Year – December to March, Austral summer
CERRO CASTILLO TREK GUIDE
Cascade Saddle Route, New Zealand
The Cascade Saddle Route is a 17km alpine crossing that connects West Matukituki Valley with the Dart Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park.
It is a very challenging and technical climb and numerous deaths have occurred here, so you will need advanced tramping experience to navigate the pass safely. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Department of Conservation – official webpage
documentary – The High Sierra Trail
Available on Amazon Prime, Google Play and iTunes. (39 minutes)
… bounces back and forth between the modern experience of hiking the High Sierra Trail, and the early 1900’s when the trail was created.
Join Chris as he drives his friend John to insanity over 6 days in the Sierra Nevada. Together they have some close calls with lightning, climb the highest mountain in the continental US, and discover the history of the trail.
Click PLAY or watch a trailer on YouTube.
related – Social Hiker – Hiking the High Sierra Trail – An Overview
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