I saw this haunting short film on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in 2018.
Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.
hiking Ausangate hut-to-hut
The Ausangate Circuit in Peru is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
You can now do Ausangate without a tent with a company called Andean Lodges.
To avoid altitude sickness, they recommend a 10 day itinerary:
DAY 1: FLIGHT TO CUSCO + CITY TOUR
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY
DAY 3: TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU- OPTIONAL HIKES (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
DAY 5: VISIT TO HUANACAURE AND SAN PEDRO ́S MARKET
FROM DAY 6 TO DAY 10: AUSANGATE TREK
Download the company brochure from the link below. (PDF)
That looks pretty great to us. The 5 days, 4 nights on the trek itself costs about $1600 if you are in a group. Their guided treks run March through November.
If interested, email them at info (a) andeanlodges.com.
Read some reviews on TripAdvisor.com.
Patagonia Action Works
… the brand launched Patagonia Action Works, an online tool for activists and would-be volunteers to connect with organizations fighting for environmental issues.
And to help lift the program off the ground, Patagonia will embark on a two-month, nationwide tour to help mobilize local groups and individuals. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
10 long distance hiking trails
1. Appalachian Trail
2. GR10
3. Greater Patagonian Trail
4. Te Araroa Trail
5. Rim of Africa Trail
6. Tokai Nature Trail
7. Great Divide Trail
8. E1 European Long-Distance Path
9. South West Coast Path
10. Great Himalaya Trail
Long-distance hiking trail from around the world to tackle in 2018
The article uses one of my photos from the southern coast of South Africa on hike #5.
I’m soon headed for Patagonia where I hope to do more sections of #3 – Greater Patagonian Trail.
Thanks George.
starting Nahuel Huapi Traverse today
by site editor Rick McCharles
One of the most popular overnight hikes in Argentina.
It’s conveniently close to Bariloche. I can take a city bus up to Villa Catedral Ski Resort to start.
I’ll likely do the Traverse in 4 days, 3 nights — skipping the Frey refuge as I couldn’t get a booking. It’s filled constantly with rock climbers.
recommended – Hydrophobic Down or HydroDown™
… down insulation has been treated with a durable water repellent that enables the down to dry quicker and resist water for longer.
While Hydrophobic down jackets are by no means waterproof, this is a big step forward …
The main benefits are:
- Dries faster.
- Repels water for longer.
- Retains Loft even when damp, to keep you warm.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Thanks Kraig.
Mountain – a film
hiking Fitz Roy, Laguna Torre and Perito Moreno Glacier
Backpacker’s Review was in Chile December 2017 to trek some of the best hikes in the world:
We spent two nights in El Chalten and hiked to Laguna de Los Tres (13.6 miles, +/- 3,200 feet of elevation) and to Laguna Torre (12.6 miles, +/- 1,700 feet of elevation).
Then, we spent two nights in El Calafate and explored around the Perito Moreno Glacier. Highlights included much of what Patagonia offers including: massive glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks, glacier fed lakes, and green forests….
Jump to: Day 1, travel
Jump to: Day 2, Laguna de Los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy Hike
Jump to: Day 3, Laguna Torre and Cerro Torre Hike
Jump to: Day 4, the Perito Moreno Glacier
Jump to: Day 5, travel
LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK, PATAGONIA – MOUNT FITZ ROY, CERRO TORRE, AND THE PERITO MORENO GLACIER
related – our Fitz Roy information page
movie – first kayak descent in Greenland
Into Twin Galaxies
These three are crazy.
Erik Boomer, Ben Stookesberry and Sarah McNair-Landry.
National Geographic:
The intrepid trio, composed of previous Adventurers of the Year, kite-skied across the Greenland ice sheet and paddled the first descent of a wild Arctic river to win our first ever Hall of Fame award. …
Click PLAY or watch the trailer on Vimeo.
I saw the film on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in 2018.
related – Making of Into Twin Galaxies
Manaslu Circuit Trek, Nepal
This is a fantastic hike. But you can’t do it independently. Guides are required. Finding the right person is high priority.
Yondering Soles:
… I did my trip in September-October 2017, which is during the peak season in Nepal but just slightly before the real crowds.
Before reading this, please first read my post on the guide to Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is important to first understand about the regulations and requirements for the Manaslu Region. There is also more information on the side-treks you can do. …
MANASLU CIRCUIT TREK : DETAILED ITINERARY
related – our Manaslu Circuit information page
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