I enjoyed my first trip to Tenerife in 2022. And I’ll be returning SOON for more hiking on the Canary Islands.
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What is “Bikepacking”?
Currently planning my adventures for summer 2023, I’m looking at bikepacking Italy and Norway. Faroe Islands and Iceland … if I last that long. Perhaps 2-3 months.
Along the way I’ll be doing the BEST HIKES, of course.
On a private Facebook page a bikepacker asked ChatGPT to define bikepacking. Nailed it.
Here’s my bike for the adventure – the Checkpoint ALR 4.
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Hiking Bermuda in the Winter
BestHike editor Rick McCharles
I’m in Bermuda for about 5 weeks Jan/Feb 2023.
It’s an ideal time of the year for hiking with highs averaging about 70°F (20C). Very little humidity.
Best of all, the beaches are near deserted in the winter. I had this one to myself. Launched the drone.
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#10 day hike – Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
Hiking out of the small town of Göreme is one of our top 10 day hikes in the world.
Why?
Every traveller dreams of getting to the the “fairy chimney” rock formations of Cappadocia. Göreme makes an ideal base.
- weird and wonderful geology
- walk out of your Göreme accommodation directly to a trail … or take a taxi to the Rose Valley Panoramic viewpoint (15 minute drive uphill from town). There is a small entry fee.
- most of these trails will be crowded with walkers
- see all of the main attractions in one day: Rose Valley Panoramic viewpoint > Rose Valley > Çavuşin > Love Valley > Uchisar Castle > Pigeon Valley > Göreme
World → Asia → Turkey → Göreme
For details click over to our Göreme, Cappadocia information page.
Backpacking Loop in the Uinta Mountains
Chris hikes the Unita mountains in Utah most summers.
Over the years, he’s put together loops to make logistics easier.
In 2017 they did 80 miles as a circuit.
Check his detailed trip report for specifics on where they camped.
related – Uinta Highline Trail – documentary
Hiking Slang
Do YOU know these terms and abbreviations?
- Blaze
- Bonk
- Camel Up
- Cold Soak
- FKT
- HYOH
- Type 2 Fun
Click through to see them defined:
47 Hiking Terms Every New Backpacker Should Know
#1 best hiking region in the world is …
New Zealand
There’s no debate.
The Land of the Long White Cloud Aotearoa is by far the single best hiking destination on Earth.
North Island? South Island? Both are great. And both much different.
The most compelling evidence that New Zealand has EVERYTHING a hiker could want is with photos:
New Zealand is insanely great for hikers. It’s safe. It’s clean. Trails are not crowded. It’s terrific for kids.
There’s no risk of altitude sickness as the glaciated peaks are at low elevation.
Best months are mid-November through mid-April for most treks.
More information on our New Zealand information page.
Our favourite tramp in New Zealand is the volcanic Tongariro Circuit. You’ll feel like you’ve entered Mordor in Lord of the Rings.
See our Tongariro Circuit Information page.
Start planning your New Zealand hiking vacation right now.
Hiking out of Bariloche, Argentina
San Carlos de Bariloche, normally called Bariloche, is a major tourism centre with skiing, trekking and mountaineering facilities.
The city is very popular with Brazilian, European and Israeli tourists.
And with ME. 😀
The BEST HIKE there is the Nahuel Huapi Traverse. Challenging, for sure.
Here’s a terrific, comprehensive overview of how to get to Bariloche. And what to do when you get there:
Bariloche: The Best Hikes and Trekking Routes
Michinoku Coastal Trail, Japan
Airbnb host in in Morioka, Iwate, Quinlan explains that it’s better to section hike parts of the NEW 1,000km Michinoku Coastal Trail as much of it is placed alongside roadways.
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Official website.
It does look tempting.
BestHike #10 – Overland Track, Australia
The Overland Track in Tasmania is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
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Overland Track
The best & most famous walk in Australia.
AT A GLANCE
- surreal, unique Tasmanian vistas
- pretty lakes, tarns and waterfalls
- exiting by ferry it’s minimum 62km (38.5mi) carrying a pack plus many possible sidetrips without a pack.
- Elevation Gain: +4,793 ft / 1,461 m
Elevation Loss: -5,160 ft / 1,573 m
- Elevation Gain: +4,793 ft / 1,461 m
- 8000-9000 walkers / year in the past
- 60 walkers start / day 2018 in high season
- Oct 1 – May 31 Overland Track Pass reservations online
- access by public transportation
- easy-moderate hiking IF the weather cooperates
- add challenging sidetrip peak scrambles if the weather is good
- Nov – early May best months
- possible to hike year round (snow travel during the winter)
- 7-nights recommended. Start Ronny Creek. Finish Cynthia Bay.
Read more on our Overland Information page.
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