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.
how not to photograph Griz
20 World Class Walks
As chosen by Rough Guide.
I’ve been to 10 of the 20. And am planning on Table Mountain, South Africa. Soon.
See the full list on photo slideshow.
U.S. National Scenic Trails infographic
REI:
… Our illustrated map gives you a bird’s-eye view of the United States’ 11 National Scenic Trails which measure more than 18,753 miles combined. …
Check out REI’s wide selection of hiking gear!
(via Meanderthals)
top 10 hiking regions in the world
#1 New Zealand – info page
#2 Southwest USA – info page
#3 The Rockies – info page
#4 USA Sierra Nevada – info page
#5 Central Andes – info page
#6 Patagonian Andes – info page
#7 Nepal – info page
#8 Australia – info page
#9 The Alps – info page
T #10 Indian Himalaya – info page
T #10 Dolomites – info page
New Zealand is #1 for us. But the wealth of options in North America make it a more compelling destination for most.
What do you think?
If you have any opinion please leave a comment.
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