Climbing Rio’s highest peak in Tijuca National Park reveals interesting rocky formations and viewpoints overlooking the city’s North zone, Guanabara Bay, Bico do Papagaio Peak, Pedra da Gavea, Maracanã stadium and Serra dos orgãos mountains.
Here’s the famous photo op on a steep section.
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related – trip report – Rio de Janeiro Pico da Tijuca Hike
Kraig Becker on The Adventure Blog is one of my most trusted gear reviewers.
He’s been using this innovative sleeping system since 2018:
… The model I tested was rated for use in 10ºF (-12ºC) and the entire system (sheet and comforter) weighs just 3 lbs, 13 oz. (1.73 kg) for a large model. An equivalent-sized version rated for 25ºF (-4ºC) temperatures weigh more than a pound (.45 kg) less. Make no mistake, there are other sleeping bag options that weigh less, but few will deliver this much comfort. …
It looks great. Ideal for adventures where weight is not a major issue: Bikepacking, Kayaking, car camping, etc.
For long hikes I’ll stick with the lighter (more expen$ive) Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt.
Read Kraig’s review – Gear Review: Zenbivy Bed 2.0 10º Sleep System
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Only 20 hikers / day are allowed access. The BLM is considering an increase to a maximum of 96 per day .
Getting a permit is the BIG problem.
World → North America → S.W. USA → Arizona → The Wave
The (Mavic) Mini SE is the entry level model. Only CAD $349.
It has no obstacle avoidance.
… How long before I break it? 
Al l footage is my own aside from one professional stock video clip. Can you guess which one I did not shoot?
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Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.
Keith and I headed out to Ammonite Falls near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
Having failed badly my previous time there out of the Weigles Road trailhead, this time I tried the Jameson Road trailhead. We immediately got lost.
Doh.
Happily, returning hikers explained how we could do a bit of road walking to get to the actual trail to Ammonite Falls.
A nice walk.
Below is my original trip report from January 2021:
Without checking in advance, I cycled out for my first visit to Ammonite Falls near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
Most convenient for me was the Weigles Road trailhead.
January 15th was the best weather we’ve had in 2021. A perfect day.
And it’s an easy day hike.
What could go wrong?
Turned out the BENSON CREEK trail to the Falls was closed for MAJOR improvements. I had to find another way.
Later I found out that other trails to the top of the Falls were open.
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related – Outdoor Vancouver – Ammonite Falls Hike
Click PLAY or watch the hike from the Jameson road trailhead on YouTube.
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