The Hiking Boots blog has a contest right now where you can win a Hi-Tec Men’s Salt Creek Shirt.
In order to win you need share that post on Facebook. Best comment:
… telling us where you will sport this shirt and why
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climb Mt Reinebriggen, Norway
Dennis Janssen on Quora recommended:
Lofoten, Norway (above polar circle). After climbing Mount Reinebriggen for an hour and a half, you get this view over Reine. One of many amazing day hikes in this region…
How do you get there?
more interesting photos tagged Reinebriggen
… one day I’ll get a backpack full of Krone and head for Norway.
Juan de Fuca Trail threatened
Adjacent to the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island B.C. is the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail.
I’ve done the WCT three times, the Juan de Fuca once.The Juan de Fuca is a nice alternative for hikers who don’t have enough time or experience.
But now some West Coasters are up-in-arms:
Warning!
West Vancouver developer Ender Ilkay is planning a big new resort along Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Park.
The latest version of the plan calls for 263 cabins, three lodges, paved roads, and septic fields on the steep Pacific slope. Over the next 12 years, blasting and bulldozing within meters of the park would damage up to 16 kilometers of the Juan de Fuca trail between China Beach and Sombrio. …
details on Forest Action
I’ll be following this head butting.
West Coast Trail guide FREE
Well …
not FREE. But rather by donation.
The West Coast Trail in British Columbia is our #1 hike in the world. It will change your life.
Here’s a resource you shouldn’t miss, a quality PDF publication of Hike Bike Travel:
This guide answers some of the most important questions about the West Coast Trail …before you begin.
• If this is actually the trail for you
• Which trailhead you want to begin with
• How many days you want to spend on the trail
• accommodation and transportation pre and post trip
• What to pack
• Meal suggestions
• Total costs
It’s all good. But the most useful section for those planning a future WCT adventure are suggested itineraries.
The ‘issue’ on this trek is deciding on transport to and from remote trailheads: Port Renfrew and Bamfield.
To do that you need guestimate how many days you’ll need to complete the challenging 75 kilometre (45 mile) up and down.
Download and see for yourself via Hike Bike Travel – West Coast Trail – Hiking & Backpacking Guide
Mountain biker set to ride up Everest
What an AWESOME project.
I’m so inspired.
… literally hundreds of climbers have stood on top of the mountain, but not a single mountain biker has ever managed to conquer it. One man hopes to change all that this year.
… Goldstein knows that his task won’t be an easy one. He’ll have to navigate through the dreaded Khumbu Icefall, riding his Huffy across ladders precariously placed over crevasses in the glacier. Once on the other side, he’ll start the long, slow, grueling climb up the South Col and eventually to the top. “I’m pretty sure I’ll only be using the first three gears,” he says. …
Kraig Becker on Gadling
hiking … B-E – S-A-F-E
My checklist for day hiking is the one posted by Tom Mangan. It’s a variation on the classic Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills list.
See both here – 10 essentials for day hiking
But DAVE ANDERSON posted an interesting alternative using this mnemonic: B-E – S-A-F-E
(B) Body temperature regulation and skin protection
(E) Emergency plan
(S) Sensibility – Probably the most important “essential” to pack for a day hike is something you already have with you – your brain.
(A) Active Route Finding – Don’t get lost in the first place.
(F) First-aid kit
(E) Extended Stay – What happens when the best laid plans go array? Carry some extra things to deal with adversity
Read the details on LittlePo Adventures – What are the 10 Essential Items to Pack on a Day Hike?
Manzanita-Ridge Route, California
trip report by site editor Rick McCharles
I did a 6.6mi loop in Montaña de Oro State Park, California near San Luis Obispo.
My variation started up the Manzanita Trail. Visited Hazard Summit. And returned on Ridge Trail.
Here are a few pics of my (sadly) fogged in day hike.
Manzanita trailhead is at Group Horse Camp.
Visibility was not good.
Atop the summit. (1076ft) … In the clouds.
I’d be happy to recommend this hike. … Except for the long walk back to my car along the coastal road.
Better would be to loop and then backtrack on Manzanita.
I might have enjoyed it more if I’d had gorgeous views over the Pacific.
Montaña de Oro Bluff Nature Walk
trip report by site editor Rick McCharles
By far the most popular hike in this California State Park …
Montaña de Oro Bluff Nature Walk
Take a pleasant hike along the Bluff Trail for magnificent views and likely looks at a variety of birds, plants and sea life. Binoculars helpful. … Bluff Trailhead, 200 yards south of Visitor Center … . 4.2 mi., 3 hrs return.
The highlight for me in March were these ….
The name “Mountain of Gold” comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.
The trail winds along the coast. Beautiful.
If weather permits, you can get right down on the tidal shelf.
A wonderful walk, easily accessible to all levels of experience.
more photos from my day hike
Planetgear.com – win $200
Tawnee Madlen sends us this announcement:
March 15, 2011 (Salt Lake City, UT) – Planetgear.com, a members-only website dedicated to selling the world’s best outdoor gear, apparel, and travel destinations at exclusive pricing, today announces a pre launch promotion.
Sign up at Planetgear.com before March 31st, and you’ll be automatically entered to win a $200 shopping spree.
The site will officially launch the week of March 28, 2011 and will provide the best products at up to 70% off retail. …
check it out for yourself – planetgear.com
An interesting twist for gear junkies.
best photos of hikers
Daily Hiker is asking for photo submissions of hikers.
check out many pics that he’s posted, so far.
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