In my opinion, Robert Macfarlane is the smartest writer on our relationship with NATURE.
He wrote the words spoken in this movie by William Defoe.
His 2017 film Mountain was also read by Defoe, becoming the highest-grossing Australian documentary of all time.
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We’re seeking intrepid, experienced hikers to be the first thru-hikers on the new 1,800km Transcaucasian Trail. Will you be one of them?
For the past 6 years, we’ve been stitching together routes, building trails, and putting new destinations on the map (literally) across the Caucasus. …
The route weaves between high alpine passes, red desert canyons, bucolic meadows, volcanic plateaus, and more– all while traveling through one of the most culturally and biologically diverse regions on the planet.
Now, we’re inviting the first cohort of intrepid hikers to hike the Transcaucasian Trail through Armenia and Georgia in summer 2022. …
Hiking out of the small town of Göreme is one of our top 10 day hikes in the world.
Every traveller dreams of getting to the the “fairy chimney” rock formations of Cappadocia. Göreme makes an ideal base.
World → Asia → Turkey → Göreme
For details click over to our Göreme, Cappadocia information page.
We’ve added the IAT Ulster-Ireland to our list of the best hikes in Europe.
Traversing lush coastlines, rugged mountains, and everything in between, the Ulster-Ireland section of the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) takes hikers on a tour through some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.
The section’s governing body was established in 2011, and since then the organization has worked towards constructing this 279-mile trail, which runs from west Donegal in the Republic of Ireland to Larne, Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland. …
Official website – IATUlsterIreland.com
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I hiked the BEST section of Fisherman’s in 2021 inspired by Campbell and Alya, the Stingy Nomads.
There’s is the best site online for information:
The trail is considered one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world. The scenery along the route is breathtaking; rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, stunning lookouts, charming towns, clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and diverse wildlife.
We were so impressed by the beauty of the area that after completing the trail we decided to move to the south of Portugal where we live now. …
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The other day at Rathtrevor Beach I got closer than ever before to a gorgeous Pileated Woodpecker. About 1 metre. With my iPhone.
They are cheeky, brazen creatures. 
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BestHike.com is a list of the best hikes on each continent.
Best of the best we link from our Top 10 page.
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Ausangate (or Auzangate) is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
Our favourite multi-day tramp in our favourite hiking region of the world — glorious New Zealand. 
World → South America → Central Andes → Peru → Ausangate
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For details click over to our Ausangate Circuit information page.
Dianne Whelan is making a film about her solo adventures on the non-motorized Great Trail (the Trans Canada Trail).
From pushing 150-pounds of bike and packs over rocks, to hiking through flooded bogs, paddling the largest lake in the world, snowshoeing through dense coniferous forests, skiing across wind-blown plains, the trail beckons.
Dianne travels the ‘Old Way’, the slow way of the turtle,seeking wisdom from those that live close to the land, asking the questions “what have we forgotten?”
“What do we need to know?”
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related – Is it called the Trans Canada Trail … OR Great Trail?
Want to be comfortable and sleep well when on the trail?
I recommend this very expen$ive quilt / sleeping bag.
It was the most popular sleeping bag or quilt for those spending months on the Continental Divide Trail 2021.
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I really like their strap system.
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I opted for the 20 degree (6C) 850 down fill version. This should keep me warm and comfortable on all my typical adventures.
Enlightened Equipment gives you hundreds of options. You can custom order exactly what you want.
Though it’s down, apparently I will be able to wash this bag.
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