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Trekking around MANASLU
Timing is perfect.
A new guidebook for the start of the Himalayan hiking and climbing Spring season.
Himalayan Map House is delighted to announce the publication of a new trekking guide to the Manaslu & Tsum Valley region – the fastest growing trekking destination in Nepal.
… Manaslu and the Tsum Valley are rapidly becoming the new trekking destination for both experienced and novice trekkers. As if these two treks were not enough to savour, the book also introduces new treks in the Lower Manaslu area around historic Gorkha, as far north as the Rupina La route. Also within the book are some fledgling routes below little-known Ganesh Himal, including the Ruby Valley.
It may not have the aura of Everest or Annapurna, but the majestic mountain of Manaslu (8163m) has a remote charm that calls on all trekkers to discover the undiscovered. Lush forests, terraced hillsides, mysterious canyons, gargantuan summits and Buddhist culture are enticing. For so long beyond the horizon, the Tsum Valley is astonishing and secretive. Hilltop monasteries, traditional villages,
colourful people, enigmatic yaks and hundreds of mani walls, chortens and kani gates add to the compulsive blend.
That’s where I’m headed next trip to Nepal.
50 miles to Petra
An article by Trailblazer’s Tony DaSilva — World’s Best Hikes: Petra Through the Back Door, Jordan — caught my eye.
When I visited Petra in 1994, myself and an Aussie friend followed sheep herders down into the complicated gully system, assuming they would make their way down to water.
We were correct. And called it the “back door” to Petra.
This is a different back door.
details – Dana Reserve to Petra
50 miles, 7 days
… Go with Adventure Jordan, the local company that discovered this 50-mile route through the deserts, mountains, and peaks of Jordan.
Obama visited Petra — through the front door — just the other day.
10 Lifetime Hiking Trails
Luc Foin, cofounder of Baladeo, a French backpacking gear company, posted this excellent info graphic.
Baladeo promotes a “Roots Travelling” mindset to inspire globettroters & independent travelers.
![10 Hiking Trails You Should Walk Once In A Lifetime [infographics] » RootsTraveler](https://i0.wp.com/rootstraveler.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/10BestHikingTrails.jpg)
helicopter on Ciudad Perdida
Why are choppers allowed to land on one of the great ruins of the world?
Was it an emergency?
Or some VIP on a site seeing tour?
That’s from a recent trip report by Bianca Bauza – Ciudad Perdida, Some of the Best Hiking in Colombia
Tsitsikamma coast – Dolphin, not Otter
The luxury, guided alternative to the famed Otter. Same gorgeous South African scenery.
For two magical days you can now hike the magnificent Tsitsikamma Coast with no heavy backpack, and spend three nights in comfort at different accommodation venues!
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
official website – Dolphin Trail
Annapurna Circuit and Nepal
Great edit.
A glimpse into a wonderful 5 week adventure.
Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.
Check our ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT information page.
Be warned the trek has been degraded in recent years by road building. If that bothers you, head for one of the many good Himalayan alternatives.
(via Adventure Blog)
Backpacker – HIKE THE CLASSICS
Backpacker magazine recycles these (meaningless) list articles. But I still find them useful.
The Perfect Circle: Hiking the Annapurna Circuit
Chile’s Torres del Paine Circuit
Corsica’s GR 20
Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Italy’s Alta Via 1
New Zealand’s Milford Track
England’s Pennine Way
Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro
Everest Base Camp, Tibet
Tour du Mont Blanc
details – HIKE THE CLASSICS (2009)
Nepal – Machhapuchhre trek
Most days I’d list ol’ Fishtail 6,993 m (22,943 ft) as my favorite mountain in the World.
Machapuchare or Machhapuchhre (माछापुछ्रे) Lit. “Fish Tail” in English, is a mountain in the Annapurna Himal of north central Nepal. It is revered by the local population as particularly sacred to the god Shiva, and hence is off limits to climbing. …
It’s easily seen from Pokara.
Here’s a 15 day lower elevation guided Himalaya Trek called Machhapuchhre Model Trek. Looks a lot easier than most in Nepal. And much safer vis-a-vis risk of altitude sickness.
ADZPCTKO 2013 – PCT kick off
PCT Kick Off (@adzpctko). Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kick Off, April 26-28, 2013. Lake Morena County Park.
I’m putting it on my calendar. It’s a hiking PARTY.
Might even hike the first week or two of the Pacific Crest Trail.
No promises, though.
My calendar is still up-in-the-air.
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