Not that there’s anything wrong with this … Rocky Thompson posted on where he could meet guys.
If you (like me) prefer women, Rocky suggest you sign up for Yoga class.
hiking in New Zealand
We named New Zealand the best hiking region in the World.
When researching where to tramp Down Under, start with our list of the best hikes in Australasia.
Next, browse the excellent New Zealand Tramper website.
It’s sprawling, chock full of information. Use the SEARCH function on specific topics. For example, Stewart Island Kiwi.
You don’t need to be a member to use the main site.
Check it out – New Zealand Tramper – home page
Coast to Coast Walk: St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
I don’t know much about this adventure. But the weather is a worry.
… The walk from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay on Yorkshire’s east coast is now one of the most popular long-distance walks in Britain. At 178 miles (300km) long, the trail can be easily walked within a two-week holiday period. The route is based on permitted rights of way and minimises the amount of road walking. …
A Northern Coast to Coast Walk: From St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay by Terry Marsh – Amazon
Consider also the Wainwrights pictorial guide and Stedman’s guidebook.
Walking Englishman – trip report
is the Ursack truly bear proof?
I’ve been considering the Ursack system for protecting food from bears.
Those who try Ursack seem to like the product. But it’s not currently approved for use in the Sierras.
I currently use a 2 lb 9oz Bear Vault. It’s great.
details – Amazon
… On the other hand, the Ursack V27 that holds almost as much food weighs only 7.5oz. (Recommended is to use a small Brillo pad squeezed under the opening to protect your yummies from mice and insects.)
Calipidder posted a terrific comparative review of all the available systems.
(via Two-Heel Drive)
Sierra High Route – American Adventure
Allie Comeau on the Sierra Blogging Post had to include a Sierra trip as one of her Top 10 American Adventures.
Good call.
It’s on our list of the best hikes in North America. Similar to the famed John Muir Trail, but without wasting so much time and energy descending each day. On the Sierra High Route you try to stay HIGH.
9. Hiking the Sierra High Route, California: The 195-mile stretch between King’s Canyon and Yosemite National Park is not for the faint of heart. This trail, through the country’s most rugged terrain, is challenging to say the least.
This one is dangerous. The expert is Steve Roper.
The Sierra High Route (also called the Roper Route) is a cross-country hiking route, 195 miles (314 km) long, through the Sierra Nevada. It was scouted by Steve Roper and described by him in his book Sierra High Route: Traversing Timberline Country (1982; 1997). …
I’m going to need Steve’s guidebook.
Amazon – The Sierra High Route: Traversing Timberline Country
why billionaires don’t hike
They have better outdoor … pursuits.
Sir Richard Branson kiteboarding around his private island with a naked supermodel …
The rich are are different from you and me …
4646km through China on foot
A brilliant time lapse video of what happens to a trekker in China … who does not shave.
Christoph Rehage from Hanover, Germany, is a cinematographer and student of China Studies.
Click PLAY or watch his China video on YouTube.
November 9th 2007 – November 13th 2008
one year on foot – 4646km through China
unlimited beard & hair growth
– All of the distance from Beijing to Ürümqi has been completed solely on foot, straight good old walking. There are instances where you can see me in the video sitting on a plane or riding a boat, but those are during breaks I had to take from walking, either to sort out bureaucracy issues or to take care of some personal things. …
– The songs I used in the video are 1) Zhu Fengbo – “Olive Tree” and 2) The Kingpins – “L’aventurier” – visit the Kingpins website if you want to know more, they are very cool I think.
– This is not a strict “1 pic a day” video, because I wanted to make it a bit more alive by adding some additional movement. Sometimes during the film you would follow me turn around, or something would happen in the background. I tried to capture these moments to make the video more interesting.
more information on his website – The Longest Way
(via vagabondish on Twitter)
reserve an Alberta campsite online
Rather than spend $25million on a scandal tainted advertising campaign to attract tourists, maybe my home Province should spend more resources on their web presence.
Here’s a success story.
Almost all the campsites available on the first day of Alberta’s new online reservation system have been snapped up for the May long weekend.
The province launched the reservation website on Friday, attracting 146,000 visits within the first three hours, with about 23 per cent of the traffic coming from outside Canada.
People can book reservations for more than 2,800 campsites in 25 popular campgrounds in the province. They can also research nearby trails, fire pit locations, proximity to washrooms and see a 360-degree panoramic view of each campsite and campground. …
Eager campers overload new Alberta online reservation system
Site looks good.
cool bicycle touring tent – GHISALLO 1
I could use one of these.
Built for bicycle touring, the freestanding Ghisallo features a garage! The side vestibule designed to accommodate bicycles upright, and without removing panniers. Full coverage fly keeps bicycle and other gear out of view. The entry vestibule has plenty of space for personal gear and the efficient floor plan and interior volume allows ample room for sleeping, sitting up and loving life. Superlight fabrics reduce weight and Atlas 7001 poles stand strong in stormy weather. Guaranteed watertight construction.
MSRP: 360.00
Minimum Weight 3.66 lb / 1.66 kg
Mountain Hardwear – SUPERLIGHT : GHISALLO 1
buy it from Amazon
via — I assume — Kraig on the The Adventure Blog
best hike blog STATS
In the 5 months since we moved this blog to WordPress.com from crappy Bluehost, the number of visitors has almost recovered.
It was a good move.
I highly recommend WordPress.com. It’s free. It works. It’s updated continually. It’s open source. Though the features are limited, they are enough for most bloggers.
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