The Elwha Dam was a 108-ft (33 m) high dam located in the United States, in the state of Washington, on the Elwha River approximately 4.9 miles (7.9 km) upstream from the mouth of the river on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
It was taken out in an effort to restore the original habitat, especially for fish breeding.
Looks pretty good in 2015. I did a short day hike from the viewpoint.
You didn’t want to be downstream when the floodgates were unleashed.
Using a therm-a-rest as a backpack “frame” was first suggested to me by Kraig Becker, of The Adventure Blog and Gadling.
Granite Gear Virga backpack with Therm-a-Rest frame
I’m just packing for the Sunshine Coast Trail starting next week. Five days minimum. Probably more. But with chances to resupply.
Sleeping system: MSR Hubba tent, down sleeping bag, silk sleeping bag liner, 3/4 length therm-a-rest, dry bag stuff sack “pillow”, headlamp.
Outdoor clothes: unlined long pants, wicking t-shirt, Gortex jacket, long brim baseball cap. Two pairs of long socks. Two pairs of quick dry underwear. Two bandanas. One Buff. Well tested approach shoes.
Food: Large bear bag, spoon, stove, extra fuel canister. (Start with 5 days grub. Mostly coffee, candy, instant mashed potatoes, instant soup, tuna in a bag.)
Drink: Water bottle, 2 litre soft drink bottle, purification tablets.
Entertainment. Paperback, plenty of audio books on iPhone.
Photography. Camera, extra AA batteries, MacBook Air with power adapter.
Forward this article by Trinity Ludwig to ladies in your hiking group. Trinity completed an 11-month 1,785-mile trek the length of South America. And knows what she’s talking about.
If there’s one thing Alberta Canada is known for, its the stunning National Parks in the Rocky Mountains, an area surprisingly accessible to the UK and Europe. In one corner of the ring we have Jasper, the smaller town but larger National Park, with over 11,000 square kilometres of intrepid wilderness. And in the other it’s Banff, with 6,600 square kilometres to explore, but rich in history and a larger more vibrant town. Both Jasper and Banff are UNESCO World Heritage sites, but which one is best? …
Hiking wise, I’d say Banff is superior. Scenery is slightly better in Jasper. But access and logistics are superb from Banff townsite. It’s the jumping off point for one of our top 10 hikes in the world – Sunshine to Assiniboine.
We’ve added an information page for those wanting to organize for the famed Thorsborne Trail in Queensland, Australia, one of our top 10 coastal hikes in the world.
We like the Yukon even better than Alaska for hiking. For one thing, the weather is better.
If you need some inspiration, click through to Zi-Ann Lum Yukon photo essay. 🙂
For the hiker, the Tombstone Mountains are an obvious attraction. It offers a dramatic feast for eyes — a range of wind-whipped granite cathedrals are overshadowed by a towering 500-metre vertical face. In August, the wild terrain changes hues: summer’s green moss fades into vibrant shades of gold and orange, broken up by ripples of crimson and the occasional mountain lake. …
… the movie that explores the world of long-distance hiking on America’s legendary mountain trail. Follow three “thru-hikers” as they journey from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia over a magical summer, and discover what it means to “hike your own hike.” …
Olivia has lost her confidence. She decides to confront her fears by hiking the 2,170 mile Appalachian Trail alone. She begins her hike in the remote Maine woods where she is confronted by the many challenges of the trail. She arrives at a shelter filled with male hikers. …
… Malaysia’s Mt. Kinabalu, a 4095 meter (13,435 ft) trekking peak on the island of Borneo, was struck with a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that claimed the lives of at least 16 people, and left dozens of others injured and stranded on the mountain for a time.
There are believed to be at least two others still missing, and the death toll could rise even further as search and rescue teams continue their efforts. …
Of the 16 climbers who perished on the mountain, reports indicate that seven of them were from Singapore, Six were Malay, with the additional causalities coming from the Philippines, China, and Japan. …
Men. You know nothing. 🙂
between Cairns and Townsville in North Queensland
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