Author: Administration

After a year closed, our #1 hike in the world is reopening to hikers June 4, 2021.

Reservations open April 30th. However … only Canadians will be eligible and no standby spaces will be available for walk-on hikers.

West Coast Trail reopening to overnight hikers June 4, 2021

Reservations will be available as of April 30 at 8 am PDT online at https://t.co/VtXnEYC2k0 or 1-877-737-3783
For more info: https://t.co/C6ePrtLO7y pic.twitter.com/ZHL4pwsKL3

— Pacific Rim NPR (@PacificRimNPR) March 26, 2021

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To learn more, check our WCT information page.

I feared this excellent guidebook would NEVER be updated by Lonely Planet.

It was.

The only two currently available Lonely Planet walking guides are Nepal and New Zealand.

AND the New Zealand guide is scheduled to be updated December 2022.

One of the official GREAT WALKS.

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Chris Homer posted a very well edited epic YouTube video.

Snowdonia National Park 4K

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If that’s too long for you, watch his fast paced trailer.

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An important post from Backpacker:

DO be friendly, but not aggressive. If a woman doesn’t seem interested in having a conversation with you, back off.

DON’T ask solo women where they’re headed or where they’re camping.

DON’T suggest that a woman hiking alone is unsafe.

DON’T use sexual innuendo.

DO give solo women space. Keep distance between your tents if you end up camping in the same area.

DO be extremely cautious about flirting. Don’t make her feel like she has to change her pace or otherwise compromise her hike to escape from you.

How To Avoid Seeming Creepy To Solo Women Hikers

New Zealand #1 on our list of BEST HIKING DESTINATIONS of the World.

Check our Abel Tasman Coast Track Information page.

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Welcome.

A big change from the Trump appointees who seemed more interested in selling off public lands to rich supporters.

Congratulations to @RepDebHaaland on your historic confirmation to lead the Department of @Interior. We look forward to working together to expand equitable access to the #outdoors, conserve #PublicLands, and empower the #hiking community! pic.twitter.com/VEqcAVLEfP

— American Hiking (@AmericanHiking) March 15, 2021

Haaland herself is both a hunter and from a traditional hunting family. In her confirmation hearing, she noted that she’d support hunters as well as outdoor recreation in her time as Secretary.

She will pursue Biden’s 30 By 30 initiative — the goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.

I visited the Addo Elephant National Park as a tourist a few years ago and didn’t find out about this fantastic hike.

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Read a trip report – Alexandria Hiking Trail | Addo

Stunning.

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One of the official GREAT WALKS.

Here’s where you might see a Kiwi. The bird.

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