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Va’ Sentiero – 7000 km through Italy

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Va’ Sentiero – 7000 km through Italy

Va’ Sentiero is a grassroot project, thanks to the spontaneous contribution of thousands of people.

Three friends — Yuri, Sara, Giacomo — invented the route.

Today they are documenting the adventure with a team of seven.

So far, at least 1500 hikers have joined them at various stages. It’s open to all.

details – asentiero.org/en

Click PLAY or watch a promotion on Vimeo.

Thanks Jeff.

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Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth for Hiking

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Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth

When nature calls (and it will), the Kula Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth keeps your hands dry on one side while sopping moisture into the absorbent, antimicrobial side that won’t show stains.

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Neck Point Park, Nanaimo

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Neck Point Park, Nanaimo

AllTrails calls it Neck Point Park Loop.

Right in the city of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, the small park is popular with runners, walkers, dogs, and scuba divers.

A great day hike any day of the year.

Nearby is the Pipers Lagoon hike. Do both on the same visit.

Click PLAY or get a 2-minute glimpse of Neck Point on YouTube.

Read more on Outdoor Vancouver – Neck Point Hike in Nanaimo.

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Zpacks Free Duo Tent 2021

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Zpacks Free Duo Tent 2021

Zpacks Free Duo Tent 2021. Though it’s more expensive than my Hubba™ NX Solo ( 1.12 kg / 2 lb 7 oz.), I would love to try the 2-person Z packs Free Duo as a shelter for just myself.

I could keep everything inside, this way.

I don’t hike with poles so will always need a free standing tent.

$699.00 – Weight 30.1 oz / 852 g

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Read a detailed review.

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Paria and Buckskin Canyons, Utah/Arizona

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Paria and Buckskin Canyons, Utah/Arizona

Paria and Buckskin Canyons Without question the best slot canyon adventure in the world.

Permit information.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

related – Clever Hiker’s GUIDE.

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What to take when hiking

What to take when hiking

There are numerous essential items that you should take with you when hiking. These will depend on the type of terrain you will be walking, the time of year, how long (hour, days) you intend hiking and also the weather.

Here is a simple list of some of the items you might need.

You will also need to take into consideration the weather when you are trying to answer the question ” What to take when hiking”.

When you go hiking, you may face many different conditions. You will likely face some cold temperatures and rain. In fact, on extremely cold days, you may even have to dress in layers, see our base layer clothing for men, women, children, just to keep you warm, so make sure you take enough clothing with you.

Always prepare for the unexpected:

  • let someone know where you are going, your route and what time you expect to return
  • Take sufficient food, snacks and water
  • take a fully charged mobile phone
  • warm clothing

 

Hopefully, you will find some useful tips of what you should take with you when you go hiking.

 

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Walking Banff’s Rivers in Winter

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Walking Banff’s Rivers in Winter

Walking Banff’s Rivers in Winter.  I’m now convinced that April is the best month for the local town hikes. It’s fascinating to watch the spring breakup of rivers.

One night I saw elk crossing on Bow River ice. A few days later it was liquid.

By BestHike editor Rick McCharles.

In Banff, Alberta for medical tests — all labs in the big city of Calgary booked for weeks — I made time to walk all the hikes available directly from the Rocky Mountains townsite.

Gorgeous.

Walking Banff’s  Rivers in Winter

Click PLAY or watch 1 minute of River highlights on YouTube.

related – more Banff winter hikes