Your hike doesn’t have to go sour when grey skies turn black. Not if you’re prepared. Just follow these tips.
Snowshoeing has a reputation as a gentle activity, reserved for dates nights and Disney-inspired family outings. But this sport is much tougher than you think.
Perhaps what’s most striking about Peru’s Choquequirao archeological site is what travellers won’t find: other tourists.
The world is full of strange and mind-boggling places to hike through. Check out our list of the five oddest trails.
While everyone else is either tucked into bed or watching Leno crack a few jokes, you’re out trudging through the woods in complete darkness with the entire trail to yourself.
“Melting snow, the ultimate barefoot pleasure.”
That’s the title of one chapter in Richard Frazine’s 1993 book ‘The Barefoot Hiker.’ My toes go a little numb just thinking about it.
But fo...
May 18, 2013
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Let’s be honest: no one needs any fancy gadgets or high-tech toys to explore the backcountry. You’ll survive fine without a cellphone, radio or UV water filter (iodine tablets work OK, they ju...
May 11, 2013
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The West Coast Trail ranks among the world’s most spectacular hikes. And with good reason: it’s a challenging trek with achingly beautiful scenery. The perfect route to slap on a bucket list.
So w...
May 04, 2013
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It happens to the best of us: Your legs go rubbery, your breathing speeds up and your feet feel as if they’re encased in cement.
You’ve hit the wall, my friend. And now, you’ve got two choices: ...
Apr 20, 2013
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Everything’s different when you hike in the dark. Your ears perk up at every snapped twig or drop of rain; your eyes strain to focus on the smallest shed of distant light. It can be a hair-raising e...
Apr 06, 2013
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Your hike doesn’t have to go sour when grey skies turn black. Not if you’re prepared.
A lot of fair-weather trekkers won’t even give the rain a chance. When the heavens open up, they instantly j...
Mar 30, 2013
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