Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
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
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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.
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:
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.
The Overland Track in Tasmania is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
Click PLAY or watch a 1 minute introduction on YouTube.
The best & most famous walk in Australia.
Read more on our Overland Information page.
Adventure Alan’s detailed review likes the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 best for a 2-person backpacking tent.
Best VALUE is the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2.
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BEST BACKPACKING TENT 2023 | LIGHTWEIGHT & ULTRALIGHT
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The Mulanje Massif, also known as Mount Mulanje, is a large inselberg in southern Malawi.
Sapitwa Peak, the highest point on the massif at 3,002 m, is the highest point in Malawi. …
The Massif is popular for hiking and climbing, and has several mountain huts scattered across it which are maintained by the Malawi Mountain Club and the Malawi Forestry Department.
If you want to know more, the Mountain Club posted a detailed document with options for hiking from 1 – 5 days.
I’ve never been to O’ahu (Oahu). Sadly.
But it’s high on my list.
The hike that jumps to mind first is the Haʻikū Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven or Haʻikū Ladder.
Sadly, those 3000 stairs are closed. Plans are to have them removed as a safety precaution.
Backpacker magazine posted their list of BEST HIKES on the island.
AllTrails users rank Koko Crater Tramway to Kokohead Lookout as even better than Diamond Head.
It’s January in Canada. And I wish I was in Patagonia. 😀
One adventure town there is Pucón, 780 km to the south of Santiago. On the shore of Lake Villarrica. The Villarrica volcano located roughly 17 km to the south.
I’ve spent a fair bit of time there myself. And was pleased when our Villarrica Traverse page was linked from an excellent list:
Very comprehensive. Very well researched.
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