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600km on the Greater Patagonian Trail

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The Greater Patagonian Trail is a route, not a trail.

You have many options — on foot, and paddling.

RamblingOwl had some gorgeous scenery. And some very tough days.

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Pa’lante V2 Backpack

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I’m currently VERY happy with my Hyperlite.

Very!

But the Pa’lante V2 does have some features to envy.

And the $240 cost is very competitive.

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Jupiter of JupiterHikes has used a series of Pa’lante packs on his thousands of miles of thru hikes. I found his personal review of the Pa’lante evolution both interesting and entertaining.

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Hike the Albanian Alps

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Here’s the best hiking area in Albania found by World Wide Hearts.

Valbona Valley & Theth National Park.

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Banff Mountain Festival Trailer

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Awesome. As always.

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Peak Bagging – Vancouver Island

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During the pandemic, the I’d Rather Be Hiking YouTube channel was a great inspiration.

Click PLAY or watch HIGHLIGHTS on YouTube.

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5 MISTAKES Hikers Make

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This is good. Over a million views.

  1. Communication with your group.
  2. Gear list. Check it twice.
  3. Start cold. You’ll quickly warm-up while hiking.
  4. Water treatment.
  5. Navigation: Maps, compass, electronics & batteries

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1025km Michinoku Coastal Trail, Japan

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Officially opened June 2019.

Recommended March to June and September to December.

The Michinoku Coastal Trail (みちのく潮風トレイル) is one of the ten Long Distance Nature Trail of Japan. …

…  a wide variety of landscapes, and different types of paths such as landmarked touristic roads, mountain trails, paved roads, old medieval roads …

… managed by a network of local governments, private groups, and volunteers. This network is headed by Michinoku Trail Club, a nonprofit corporation. …

It was selected one of National Geographics’s BEST places to go in the world 2020.

Official website (English)

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Picos de Europa, Spain

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I really enjoyed my 2009 adventures in the under appreciated Picos de Europa in northern Spain, not that far from Bilbao.

Click PLAY or watch Kraig Adams on YouTube.

related – trip report by Paul Taylor – Hiking in the Picos de Europa

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Walking First SNOW of the Year

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I woke up surprised to see a winter wonderland outside my window.

October 22nd, Calgary, Canada.

I put on my winter jacket and headed out quickly to enjoy the clean, white fresh stuff — watching for Bobcat tracks. My neighbourhood is the only place I’ve ever seen Bobcat.

Sarcee Meadows, Calgary
My Junior High School, A.E. Cross.
My Elementary School, Glamorgan.
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Building Good Hiking Trails

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