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Goat Range Provincial Park, B.C.
I grew up in Calgary. Had a summer home near Nelson, B.C. for 30 years … yet couldn’t recall any Goat Range Provincial Park.
Have you heard of it?
It’s remote.
Hiking
This park has some rugged possibilites but few developed trails. There is one short but awesome old growth cedar walking trail, and one short hike to a spectacular waterfall. …
Field and Forest made a trip. Posted some wonderful photos.
REI closed on Black Friday
For the 3rd year in a row REI closed their doors on one of the biggest sales day of the year. #OptOutside
I’m pleased to say I bought nothing on Black Friday. 🙂
10,000 km Portugal to Turkey on foot
Deux Pas Vers L’Autre (2PVA)
That translates as Two Steps Towards Others.
Marie and Nil:
Excluding any means of transportation, during 530 days we will travel 10,600km through 17 countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and Turkey. …
… we will document this experience for 17 months …
(via The Trek)
Buckskin Gulch / Paria Canyon, Utah and Arizona
Clever Hiker posted the best information on this classic hike we’ve yet seen.
Located in the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness of Utah and Arizona, this spectacular and unique hike winds through one of the deepest and longest slot canyons in the world.
Wavy sandstone walls twist their way to the sky for nearly thirteen miles, creating surreal patterns of light and sound. The canyon walls often soar hundreds of feet above the wash, and are sometimes only a few feet apart. Buckskin Gulch is truly an amazing place …
Quick Facts
- Distance: varies, 21-51 miles depending on trip
- Days Needed: 2-5 days
- Elevation Gain/Loss: varies, 500-1500 ft, depending on trip
- Best Travel Time: April-June or September-November
- Permits: Yes, very competitive
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Shuttle: Yes, unless doing an out-and-back hike
Big Bend Outer Mountain Loop TX
If I return to Big Bend National Park it will be to hike the Outer Mountain Loop.
Backcountry permits are required for all overnight backpacking trips in the park and can be obtained at the Chisos Basin Visitor Center (or another park visitor center).
Day 1 – Chisos Basin – Boot Canyon – Juniper Canyon (approximately 11 miles)
Begin by caching water near the Homer Wilson (Blue Creek) Ranch. This scenic overlook is located at mile 8.1 along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. Hike down the trail and cache your water in the convenient storage box. Ensure your name and date are written on your bottles. Caching water will make the difference between a dangerous experience and a fun backcountry excursion.
After caching water, head to the Chisos Basin Trailhead to begin the hike. …
Day 2 – Juniper Canyon – Dodson Trail – Blue Creek Canyon (approximately 10-11 miles)
The Dodson Trail is the hottest and most exposed section of the entire trek. Don’t let the relatively short distance fool you. …
Day 3 – Blue Creek Canyon – Laguna Meadows – Chisos Basin (approximately 9 Miles)
Click PLAY or watch a 3 day hike on YouTube. (6 min)
related – trip report – Traveling Ted – Completing the Big Bend Outer Mountain Loop
12,500+ mile All-In-Trek
THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL (4,600 MILES)
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL (2,178 MILES)
THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL (2,650 MILES)
..AND THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL (3,100 MILES)
Breanna Cornell and Sophie are going to try it continuously, self supported, back to back to back to back.
Target Start Date: 20th September 2018
details – allintrek.com
Clint “Lint” Bunting’s 8 pound pack
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Lake O’Hara (CAN) Hiking and Camping Guide
Clever Hiker posted the best information page we’ve yet seen for Lake O’Hara in the Canadian Rockies.
Though Sunshine to Assiniboine is our favourite hike in those mountains, Lake O’Hara is the most spectacular.
It’s extremely difficult to get a reservation for O’Hara due to popularity. We try EVERY year by phone on the start date (around April 20th).
Clever Hiker succinctly tells you how to do O’Hara …
Lake O’Hara Hiking and Camping Guide
La Luz Trail, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The La Luz Trail is a well-known hike in the Cibola National Forest just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trail climbs ~8 miles up the West face of the Sandia Mountains and ends at the Sandia Peak Tramway observation deck. …
… up 3,800 feet with a starting elevation of 7,000 feet and a peak elevation of 10,350 feet. Highlights include views of the Sandia Mountains and expansive views of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley. We completed this hike in the second week of October 2017 during the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. …
related – I failed to find the trail up on one of the snowiest days of the year. It’s possible to get lost even this close to Albuquerque.
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