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How to Hike in Water

Personally, I like neoprene booties either in trail runners or speciality water walking shoes.

Neoprene booties have worked well for me on coastal trails, walking in the surf. And on slot canyon hikes like Zion Narrows.

Kurt Papke has a good overview online.

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Favourite 10 Day Hikes in Europe

As selected by Markus Rosehill.

10. Picos de Europa, Spain

9. Cinque Terre, Italy

8. Romsdals-eggen, Norway (Troll)

7. Alicudi, Italy

6. Oeschinen-see, Switzerland

5. Mulagljufur, Iceland

4. Faja Racon, Spain

3. Pico to Pico, Madiera, Portugal

2. Schaeffer Hut, Switzerland

1. Tre Cime di Lavaredo

I’ve only hiked 3 from that list — but the rest make me want to go back to Europe pronto.

Markus put together all 10 in one long video — with links where you can get more information.

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Visiting the Hoggar Mountains in Algeria

Fantastic hiking, cycling, and climbing — but complicated and difficult to reach.

The Hoggar Mountains (Arabic: جبال هقار (Ǧibāl Haqqār), Berber: idurar n Ahaggar) are a highland region in the central Sahara in southern Algeria, along the Tropic of Cancer. …

… home to the Ahaggar National Park …

The area is largely rocky desert with an average elevation of more than 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. The highest peak, Mount Tahat, is at 2,908 m (9,541 ft). …

The jumping off point is the city of Tamanrasset, population about population of 93,000.

Visit during the cooler months.

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3,000-Mile Divide to Crest Thru Hike

Lyla Harrod is a super experienced thru hiker.

The first trans woman to complete the Triple Crown in 2023, set out to INVENT a new even more difficult challenge.

She calls it the Divide to Crest.

You’re not likely to cross paths with trail name Sugar because this route is so remote, so difficult.

Two trails piqued Harrod’s desert hiking interest: The 500-mile Mogollon Rim Trail in Arizona and the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail. She wondered if she could somehow connect them. …

… Nevada’s Basin and Range Trail proved to be the missing piece. The 1,090-mile route through eastern and central Nevada allowed Harrod to begin planning her diagonal traverse from the barren deserts of New Mexico to the glacial peaks of Washington. …

Backpacker – Lyla Harrod’s 3,000-Mile Divide to Crest Route Might Be the Wildest New Thru-Hike in America

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Scotland – Cape Wrath Trail in 13 Minutes

Since Cam “Swami” Honan named the Cape Wrath one of his favourite hikes worldwide, it’s been high on my personal life list.

Cicerone guidebook.

The biggest concern stopping me is midges. I HATE highland midges.

Elizabeth Gadd hiked April-May, early enough in the season not to be much bothered by biting insects. And had a wonderful adventure.

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Vancouver Island Dawn Beach Photos

by BestHike editor Rick McCharles

When I’m visiting Parksville on Vancouver Island — my parent’s home — most mornings I pick up coffee and head to Rathtrevor Beach, my favourite on Vancouver Island.

Walk with coffee.

Most mornings I take some wonderful photos.

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Great Hikes in Washington State

I’ve hiked a lot in WA.

Always good.

Lonely Planet posted a list of their 10 most magnificent hikes in Washington:

  • Wonderland Trail is a challenging multi-day hike
  • Enchanted Valley Trail is the best hike for wildlife-spotting
  • Ozette Triangle Trail is the best beach hike
  • Cascade Pass to Stehekin Valley is a hike to an off-the-grid village
  • Desolation Trail is a great route for literary enthusiasts
  • Chain Lakes Loop has the best mountain views
  • Dog Mountain Trail is the best hike for wildflowers
  • Bluff Trail is a good hike to do as a family
  • Ape Cave is a great subterranean hike
  • Skyline Trail is the best route for glacier viewing

Click through for details.

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