Sky Bridge 721 is a suspension footbridge that is the longest of its kind in the world …
Built in the municipality of Dolní Morava, Czech Republic, the bridge is 721 metres long and is at a height of up to 95 metres off the ground. It first opened to the general public on 13 May 2022.
… spans the valley of the Mlýnský Stream, from the ridge of Slamník Mountain to the ridge of Chlum Mountain …
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One of the main attractions of the Pacific Northwest is the opportunity to hike and cycle year round.
The climate is relatively mild, even on Vancouver Island.
Getting ready for my hiking / cycling adventures in Europe summer 2024, I put together this video in Parksville, B.C.
Mainly I wanted to test my NEW DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone “follow me” capabilities — as well as the obstacle avoidance.
Does it work? 
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Glacier North Circle in Montana is one of our top 10 hikes in the world. Even better if you add a side trip to Waterton National Park in Canada.
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Of the many great American Rocky Mountain hikes, this is our favourite.
Read more on our Glacier North Circle information page.
Thru hikers attempting the Pacific Crest Trail in one season must be efficient.
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Charmingly under-edited. Good job, Caleb.
4 and a half months in 3 minutes.
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Rathtrevor Beach near Nanaimo is the most popular Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
I walk there most mornings at dawn, with coffee.
Year round.
The scenery is different every day.
At low tide, you can walk the ocean bottom nearly a kilometre out into the Straight of Georgia.
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UPDATE. BAD NEWS. As of April 1, 2023 the Nepal government required that major treks can no longer be done independently. Hiring a guide is mandatory. The obvious alternative for independent hikers is the Indian Himalaya.
Every hiker dreams of trekking in the footsteps of Hillary and Norgay. Climbing to Mt. Everest Base Camp Qomolangma (Tibetan), Sagarmāthā (Nepali) should be on your bucket list.
Here is the finest alpine scenery in the world, we reckon.
Namche Bazaar … at 3,440 metres (11,286 ft) … is the main trading center for the Khumbu region with many Nepalese officials, a police check post and a bank. …
Namche has a permanent population of around 800.
Almost everyone trekking in the Khumbu region will visit Namche Bazaar, as it is the gateway to the high Himalaya.
More interesting photos tagged Namche Bazaar.
Want more information? Check WikiTravel – Namche.
Our favourite hike hikes out of Namche are:
• Everest Base Camp / 3 Passes
• Everest Base Camp / Kala Pattar
• Everest Gokyo
Many consider the mountain people and Tibetan culture an even bigger highlight than the peaks.
Best months are from October to early-December, cold but normally with clear views of the world’s highest mountains.
Spring is also a good time to visit the Everest region, though the skies may be hazy. Some argue that pastures are greener in the Spring.
Check the trip report posted by besthike editor Rick McCharles, Nov. 2009 – Everest Base Camp / 2 Passes
Or start on our Nepal information page.
Quincy has the best trip report I’ve seen on this excellent, STEEP lake vista climb close to famed Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island.
Wesley Ridge is one of my favourite Vancouver Island hikes. The views from the top are incredible, and unlike many of Vancouver Island’s best hikes, the trailhead is easily accessed from the highway. …
DISTANCE: 7.2 KM / 4.5 MI
ELEVATION GAIN: 555 M / 1821 FT
HIKING TIME: 3 HRS
The Wesley Ridge hike starts by plodding along train tracks next to the highway. Don’t worry, they’ve been abandoned for years. …
After no more than five minutes, the trail breaks off …. Keep your eyes peeled, as it’s not marked. This fallen tree makes for a pretty good landmark, but there’s no guarantee it will be here forever. ..
Seeing the Elephant – Wesley Ridge
I once climbed up to the Ridge viewpoint — then tried to traverse to the other end of the lake.
#FAIL.
According to the very reliable Adventure Alan and Co.
Honorable mention — Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55.
Highline Trail vista
Everest seen from Kala Pattar