Totally unaffected by road building, this one of the best hiking adventures in Nepal you can do independently or with a Guide. Mountain IQ has the details.
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Dave Adlard on Adventure Sports
So, people ask me about this “adventure racing thing,” (and the mountaineering thing, and long hiking and, and…😉 ) and “the thing” is, many people have heard about it. About people who do this crazy race, or climb this or that hill, taking time out of their “normal” lives to traipse through the wilderness, maybe for a few hours, maybe for longer than a week straight, and a few crazy folks will think “YES. That. I want to do that.”
That’s how I started…
You write a blog. You post photos of breathtaking landscapes that most people will never see in a lifetime. The sunrise above the clouds, from 14,000 feet, with the shadow of the mountain stretching hundreds of miles behind you. Remote places you can’t drive to or even reach with a four-wheeler. Jaw-dropping scenes like these were a huge part of the allure of doing a race, or climbing that mountain. But when you were actually out there, you discovered it was so much more. The sum of so many things impossible to capture in a photograph. …
On Racing or Climbing, and why I do them…
James Kaiser’s Yosemite
Mary Jane Carroll from Whitecloud sent me a review copy of Yosemite the Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park 4th edition 2016.
Filled with gorgeous photographs, this full-color guidebook showcases the highlights and hidden gems of Yosemite National Park. From the thundering base of Yosemite Falls to the sparkling granite of El Capitan, Yosemite: The Complete Guide equips travelers with everything they need to make the most of their time in the park. …
James is a photographer / writer / hiker who’s obviously in love with everything Yosemite.
Though the guidebook is very comprehensive, the text is succinct. Very clearly written.
If you were headed to Yosemite it’s an excellent resource for where to stay. And where to hike.
Nepal – Dhaulagiri Circuit guided
This is a challenging trek around Dhaulagiri the world’s seventh highest mountain crossing two Himalayan passes. …
There is an option to climb Dhampus Peak at an altitude of 6,060m for those with previous mountaineering experience. If you like to climb Dhampus Peak there is an extra charge to cover the cost of the climbing permit.
The Mountain Company has organised eight successful treks around Dhaulagiri Circuit since Spring 2008 …
Cost about $150 / day for 20 days out of Kathmandu = US$2,895. Budget flights to and from Kathmandu plus extras.
Click PLAY or watch highlights of a 2013 Circuit on YouTube.
MountainIQ has independent information on this trip.
Compare Dhaulagiri to the rest of our best hikes in Nepal, many of which you can do independently for far less cost.
Badlands National Park Traverse
Cam Honan:
Last month I hiked the length of Badlands National Park from Ben Reifel Visitor Center to White River Visitor Center. To the best of my knowledge, it was the first time that such a traverse had been completed. …
Distance: 90 miles approx.
Time: 5 days
Read the excellent trip report – Badlands Traverse – Trip Report
hiking Banff to Jasper, Canada
Greater Patagonian Trail update
GearJunkie:
The Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT) is 1,300 miles long and counting. It is a growing network of backroads and rutted trails stitched together to form an enormous route across South America, and almost nobody knows about it.
That’s because it’s been built quietly, the entire route put together by one couple who hope to share a love of hiking with the world.
At 1,300 Miles, Remote ‘GPT’ Is Longest Trail In South America
I met Swiss-German hiker and explorer Jan Dudeck and his Chilean wife Meylin Ubilla last January. And hope to get back to Patagonia again in 2017.
hiking Salida to Blanca Peak, Colorado
Cam Honan:
Approximately 120 miles in total. Mostly exposed, off-trail terrain. Elevation generally ranged between 10 and 14,000 ft.
Throw in regular afternoon thunderstorms, consistently high winds and a cumulative elevation gain of more than 40,000 ft.
In short; it was a challenging trip.
World’s Most Dangerous Pathway no more
El Caminito del Rey, also known as The King’s Little Pathway, is a walkway built onto a gorge in the province of Malaga, Spain. It has a reputation as the world’s most dangerous path. It used to, at least. …
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scrambling Mt. Tyrwhitt, Alberta
Hiking Mt. Tyrwhitt is a photographer’s dream! The approach from highway pass takes you through a beautiful larch meadow. This is especially scenic in the fall when the larch trees change to a stunning gold color. As you near the summit a natural rock archway offers a unique scrambling experience …
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