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UPDATE – King Range National Conservation Area:
As of January 9th, 2017, all permits for backcountry camping within the wilderness area of King Range will be exclusively available through www.recreation.gov.
Reservations are now $10 per permit. There is now a quota system attached to use of the area, which allows for 60 entries per day during the peak hiking season (May 15-Sept. 15) and 30 entries per day during the non-peak season (Sept 16-May 14). Day hikes, as well as camping at the designated campgrounds outside of wilderness do not require a permit.
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Kraig Becker linked to this fantastic trip report by filmmaker Ryan Commons. It combines text, photos, video and music in a way to inspire.
Click PLAY or watch the long edit on Vimeo.
I’m impressed they did it in December. The weather is risky. In fact, they had to make a grueling evacuation over the mountains, then run 18mi to reach their parked vehicle the same day.
Wow.
Before you try the Lost Coast in winter, check current trail conditions on the official BLM website.
… The Lost Coast Trail is a spectacular hike along northern California’s Pacific Coast. The trail is roughly 25 miles in length, running from Shelter Cove to Mattole Beach, and is only accessible by a few narrow, twisty roads. It is a rugged, lightly traveled route that alternates from Pacific beaches to mountain passes, with more than 8000 feet of elevation gain over the course of its length …
read more – Gadling
By Englishman Keith Foskett
I’ve read a number of AT books, my favourite being A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson.
But this may be my second favourite. Foskett does a superb job of explaining the big question: WHY are you doing a thru-hike.
I enjoyed too the brief entries written by some of his thru-hiking friends.
‘Be prepared for great story telling, unique and interesting characters, humour and insight.’
Andrew Skurka – National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.
I’ve now downloaded his earlier PCT book – The Last Englishman.
Zach Urness, Statesman Journal:
While occasionally spectacular during the depths of winter, it’s the spring months of April, May and June when the Gorge reaches its scenic peak.
Blooms of wildflowers, roaring waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints and mossy forest combine to offer singular hiking experiences up and down the national scenic area.
To get you prepared for the season, I’ve put together a list of the 13 best overall hikes the Gorge has to offer, in consultation with the Friends of the Columbia River Gorge.
As ever, it’s important to remember that hiking during the week or early in the morning is highly recommended. The Gorge becomes as crowded as shopping malls in many places on weekend afternoons.
Best 13 hikes of the Columbia River Gorge
(via Meanderthals)
The Meandering Mayans just posted their 2017 trip report:
Though the trail doesn’t offer the “classic” high Alpine experience, it makes up for it with crazy amounts of bare rock, stunning sunsets and mountain top sea views. …
It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful setting for a trail than the semi-autonomous French island of Corsica.
With a single mountain chain occupying almost two-thirds of the island, Corsica is a rugged place that hosts miles of beautiful beaches and untamed wilderness. The GR 20 spans roughly 180km, North to South …
Charcuterie, Wine and Hard Miles: A Walk Across Corsica – the GR 20
Most hike north to south. The Mayans preferred south to north.
With this information we’ve updated our GR 20 information page.
What makes hiking trails with waterfalls so great is the initial roaring, rumbling sound in the distance, followed by the sight of a powerful yet beautiful, formidable yet awe-inspiring, cascade of white water disappearing into the misty river below.
Ah yes, you are right where you want to be – at one with nature. …
Hank and Susan put together a terrific video of their guided Base Camp trip. The three passes are Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La, all more difficult than Base Camp itself.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (31min)
read more – Without Baggage – How to Hike Nepal’s Three Passes
Three Passes is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
Check our Three Passes information page.
The Hollyford Track is one of our best hikes in Australasia.
Check the Department of Conservation home page.
Alastair Humphreys believes we should live a little more adventurously:
When I first got a taste for adventure it was simply for the fun of it. Climbing hills and looking around at the view from the top, riding a mountain bike downhill as fast as you can, leaning hard in a heeling dinghy: these things are fun and exciting …
By the time I was in my 20’s, however, my relationship with adventure had changed. “It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun” was my mantra. “Miles not smiles!” …
Adventure became about the challenge. Pushing my body and my mind …
After the masochistic personal challenges came the curiosity phase. I wonder if it’s possible to hitch a lift on a yacht across the Atlantic? What is running an ultramarathon in the Sahara like? Can I go have a look at life in a random part of India, far from the nearest tourist hotspot? …
The answer, time after time, was ‘yes’. …
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