One of our BEST VIDEOS.
The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island is our #1 hike in the world. We have a series of videos on our YouTube channel, but I post this as a teaser for the rest.
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Hiking Valencia, Spain
One of our BEST VIDEOS.
One of the best urban hikes anywhere is right through the heart of Valencia, Spain — though a huge green space that runs through the city.
After a catastrophic flood in 1957, the city drained and rerouted the Turia river creating a sunken park. Ideal for walking and all outdoor activities.
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Sadly, the city was flooded again in 2024.
Cycling, Hiking Lofoten Islands, Norway
One of our BEST VIDEOS.
HIGHLIGHTS of 2 weeks on the Lofoten Islands, Arctic Norway. Summers of 2022 and 2023.
Lofoten is my favourite destination in that wonderful nation.
You can camp FREE almost anywhere. And most ferries are FREE for cyclists and pedestrians.
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BestHike VIDEO Highlights 2023
NEW – Snowies Alpine Walk, Australia
Opened Dec. 3, 2024.
Snowies Alpine Walk is a 56km multi-day walk in Kosciuszko National Park that proves there’s more to the Snowies than skiing. You’ll climb Australia’s highest mountain, wander through wildflower meadows and walk through glacier-carved landscapes and snow gum forests.
Available December through April.
Location: Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park
Gateway towns: Jindabyne
Regional airport: Snowy Mountains Airport, Cooma
Driving distance: 5.5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Canberra
It looks great.
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BestHike – Faroe Islands in 90 Seconds
One of our BEST VIDEOS.
The Faroe Islands are one of the most scenic places I’ve ever hiked.
I was there for 12 days summer 2024, arriving by ferry from Denmark en route to Iceland.
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BestHike – Skógafoss Waterfall Way, Iceland
One of our BEST VIDEOS.
Perhaps 25 waterfalls and spectacular canyons in series.
I can’t recall better anywhere else in the world.
Trail starts at massive Skógafoss and continues 8km (5 miles). The views just as good on the way back.
I waited about 5 days for a good weather window. Hiked the Waterfall Way twice, up-and-down, over 3 days.
I wanted the trail as empty of people as possible. And to catch the sun low in the sky.
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Hiking Mars After Terraforming
I wish I could live this long. 😀
Video generated by artificial intelligence.
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Hiking Wonderwall & Wonderland, UAE
If you get to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, consider heading out to the Western Hajar Mountains, which run alongside the border with Oman.
Perhaps the BEST hike / scramble is Wonderwall & Wonderland.
Others include:
- White Wadi
- Jabal Jais southside
- Leopard Canyon
Add on abseiling, if you sign on with Adventurati guides.
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Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent
In 2024, the cool gear brand is Durston out of the Canadian Rockies.
They sell direct — saving you money that would normally be kept by the retailer.
For example, their Kakwa 55 backpack is much less expensive than comparable top end packs.
Durston has long had some of the best trekking pole supported tents. As I don’t use trekking poles, I wasn’t much paying attention.
The X-Dome 1+ (just now shipping late 2024) is Durston’s first free standing tent.
A loyal MSR Hubba fan, here’s WHY I might be soon switching to Durston.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. The MSR tent poles are much weaker.
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