K2 viewed from the camp at Concordia. Peter John Watson/Shutterstock Trekking to K2 base camp The K2 base camp trek takes 14 days in total (up and down), and starts in the village of Askole. Once away from this small green oasis, the mighty Karakoram doesn’t take long to reveal its...
Shangri-La is also a destination for trekking. The Tiger Leaping Gorge offers dramatic landscapes and adventurous hiking trails. Or you can head to Potatso to admire pristine landscapes, including lush forests, clear lakes and rolling meadows. Yuanyang Yuanyang Rice Terraces Highlights: Yuanyang Rice...
Nagano is the perfect place to go to experience Japan's great outdoors year-round, including winter sports. Learn about how to get there, 25 of the best spots to visit, ski resort information, and other useful information on traveling in this gorgeous pr
. If the fill weights differ—800-fill down versus 650-fill down, for instance—it becomes more challenging. Lower-fill-power down has less loft and therefore creates less warmth for the weight, so it’s a sliding scale and each case is unique. In general, we always try to evaluate ...
The primary benefit folding trekking poles, or hiking poles in general, is that they provide is their portability. Because they fold up, they’ll take up less space in your pack. In fact, most non-folding poles are too long to fit in a pack in the first place. Additionally, if you ...
Packing the light stuff away from your back allows space for all the heavy stuff to be stored close to your back. Heavier items Where should it go? Close to the centre of your back centrally in the main compartment.Why should it go there? For stability and comfort.What items does this ...
Hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and trekking through dense snow all burn hundreds of calories. Your body will also burn extra calories to produce heat. Plan to heat calorie-dense meals and stick to high-protein and high-fat meals. Power cooking equipment, like a coffee maker or kettle, with...
Packing useful items for a sunny hike is vital if you’re to get the most out of your excursion. Whether you’re trekking up a mountain or pounding the pavements while sightseeing a city, you’ll need a water bottle to hand. Water is the best beverage for cooling you down and keeping...
Also, others may differ, but I have over the years generally shot using two bodies with different capabilities. I like have the broader range of things like resolution, speed, low-light ability, etc. to choose from. On the other hand, others seem to feel pretty strongly about have two id...
How does Butane differ to Propane and what on earth is Isobutane? Anyway, enough gassing: we’ve decided to try and answer some of these burning questions. Which Type of Fuel is Best? When should I use canister gas? Butane vs Propane vs Isobutane What is liquid fuel? Is alcohol good ...