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April 15, 2006

Goliath Expedition

Karl The longest hike ever?

Karl Bushby is walking around the world. 12 years. 36,000 miles.

He started in Patagonia, Nov. 1st, 1998 with about $800 in his pocket. And started walking north.

HEY, he crossed from Alaska into Siberia over an ice “bridge” on the Chukchi Sea (north of the Bering Straits).

But his expedition is in trouble. The Russians are threatening to throw him out due to problems with his paperwork. (BBC newstory April 6, 2006)

I expect after putting in 7 years on this project, Karl will find a way to finish it. Good luck.

Goliath Expedition – Karl Bushby

April 11, 2006

world’s toughest foot race

Have you heard of the Marathon des Sables?

Racing 142 miles over seven days in the Sahara. 120F heat. Wind storms. Carrying all your own gear & food. One guy got lost for over a week last year.

Marathon des Sables | Outside Online

April 11, 2006

great pics of Bolivia

Lee Chai has a good eye.

Bolivia photos 2004

My buddy Grant climbed Volcan Licancabur. It’s much tougher and higher than it looks. 5916m (19404ft)

volcano

April 10, 2006

Bolivia hiking

I was twice so far frustrated trying to hike Bolivia, the poorest and most problematic of South American countries.

map of Bolivia

But I vow one day to do the long Transcordillera trek through the Royal Mountains. And return to the great salt flats.

March 29, 2006

cycling and hiking – Beat Heim’s amazing website

I’ve seen most of the popular hiking website / blogs on internet.

Beat’s Heim’s site is the best.

Great maps, great photos. Extreme travels!

You need a high speed connection as his stuff is graphic intensive.

Beat heim

More pics like this at betzgi.ch

January 18, 2006

Rick's mug Rick McCharles is the editor of this site, a career gymnastics coach with a habit of taking off for months at a time to the best hiking destinations in the world. He’s hiked extensively in South America, New Zealand & North America.