One of my favourite things about visiting theUnited Statesis that there’s literally adventure around every corner. There are so many great spots to take an afternoon stroll that I’ve even run into some of the best day hikes in the USA by accident. But you can also plan an epic advent...
Best Hikes in the USA (By National Park) I've tried to organise the best hikes in America by national park. Of course, I haven't included every national park, just the major ones, and many great hikes are not in national parks. Where relevant I've mentioned hikes outside of nation...
The only caveat would be if you were hiking in areas that were dry most of the time with only occasional rain. PCT thru-hike would be a good example of when the non-zip version would be better as there will be a few days of rain on the trail....
Despite the trail’s remoteness, a strong hiking community makes me feel safe and welcome as I section-hike the Pinhoti, preparing myself for an eventual thru-hike. Because of its length and reputation for being well-maintained, the Pinhoti serves as a training ground for hikers preparing for...
Benton MacKaye, the conservationist who came up with the idea for this continent-long thru-hike, imagined the trail would run the entire length of the Appalachian Mountains, including the rolling foothills that extend into portions of Georgia and Alabama. Work began in the 1970s to blaze the ...
Best Desert Hike in the World –Bright Angel Trail (USA) Best Winter Hike in the World: Anywhere in Iceland Best Hikes in the World: Find Your Adventure Finding the perfect hiking adventure for yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. If a place doesn’t inspire you, then it is probabl...
Whether you’re looking for a scenic day trip, or a multi-day gruelling hike, we have the over 50 best hikes in the world to choose from!
We recommend them for thru-hikes, fast packs, or anyone who strives to pack ultralight. The Gossamer Gear LT5s deliver a light and accurate swing, a stiff and precise pole plant, and a solid feel. They have foam grips that look like cork. A twist locking adjustability mechanism saves ...
even hike with a belt. But if you do make sure it’s no wider than a 1.25 inches. These shorts cannot fit a width width belt. We will give REI the benefit of the doubt and assume this was a small production mistake that slipped through and they will correct in time for next year....
Best testing story: "My first thru-hike section of the AT [Appalachian Trail] wouldn't have happened without these poles. I wanted to give up so early, but I would set the pole in front of me and tell myself, 'One more step. Four more steps. Ten more steps.' And propelling myse...