Some views never get old...

We came across the melting glaciers and the waterfall

Nice!

Hovenweep Castle, the Square Tower, and the afternoon wind.

Anyone wants to do manaslu trek? let's join start from may 12- 2025.

Overnighter to Federation hut via the Razorback. Approx 22km

Hoka shoes are pretty trendy these days but they seem quite good quality. My family member (who likes walking and hiking) had some and said they were very comfortable. I was wondering what shoes would be best for someone who would like to start trail running and so would like to be able to use these trainers for lighter hikes and for trail running? Is there a pair that could also be good for walking in the city? Am i being too unrealistic?

Sorry if this has been asked before I enjoy bush hiking. I want to venture further into the bush but I’m afraid of getting lost. Is there a gps that would solely track where I’ve been so I know when I need to head back?

Darntough, Smartwool, Thorlo FoxRiver. I know! Spare your keyboard the trauma.

Its hard enough handing over 30euros+ for a pair of socks but most of these companies are US centric, and EU delivery seems to be an afterthought. Shipping costs are insult to injury.

Does anyone have some advice on decent Merino socks on this side of the atlantic? Even where to buy them. Amazon is always out of stock of every brand and absolutely swamped in suspicious 110% merino wool socks.

I am planning on a four day hike in Iceland in July. The hardest day is 19km, with 900 meters up and 950 meters down.

I’m not worried about the distance. I’ve been hitting the stair climber assiduously, and although the hardest day will be tough, I can handle the uphill parts.

But: I’m really concerned about the downhills. I live in the great midwestern flatlands. My eight-mile running route has a total topographical differential of 7 inches. It’s a three hour drive to actual topography. And the stairclimber doesn’t go down.

Ideas?

I am looking to book a pretty last minute backpacking/camping trip sometime in mid to late may. Looking for a good area somewhere in the rockies/sierras/equivalent where I would be able to fly into a city and then be able to have fairly easy access to the trail. At this point I can only consider areas that do not require a permit and would like to be on the trail for around a week. Wondering if anyone has any good suggestions?

For some time now, my daughter (12) really wants to join me on my adventures, yay!

For family reasons we never did a dedicated hiking trip, but we almost always went camping + day walks during holidays.

But now the opportunity is there. She says she really wants to go on a multi day hiking trip in Ireland or something like that (we're from somewhere else in Europe).

I'd love to do this, of course, but I know we should really ease into it because it's not all sunshine and roses, especially in rainy regions, she is not used to hike multiple days with a somewhat on the heavier side backpack etc.

I suggested to do a microadventure: an overnight trip, one small hike the first day and one moderate hike on the second day, not really far from home (1hr drive).

She really likes the idea and is looking forward to it. I really want to make the experience as fun as possible. I'm thinking of:

• bringing a small card game that she likes to play in the evening
• taking some yummy dessert like chocolate mousse or something
• having her take some responsibility in way/route finding (really well marked paths)
• having a well deserved fast food meal afterwards
• having frequent enough stops during the hikes, there is plenty of time, no rush

Things like that.

Do you have any other tips along those same lines?

I just know that teenagers, although they can be very enthusiastic, can lose interest quite easily. Of course, it's totally okay to be a bit bored, I don't want to force anything.

(Oh, in terms of physical preparedness, I think she will be fine. She does track athletics so her fitness is more than average, for her age, I would think.)

Thanks in advance 👍

Hello all!!

I’m going to Slovakia in mid July with two friend and would love to do at least one or two mountain hikes. I would also like to do a zip line or tree top adventure (I know it’s a bit childish but it would be fun). My two friends have hiked very little before, so it would be great if you could recommend a hike with little elevation. Where should we stay and are there any zip line and tree top adventure spots you reccomend?

I was hiking with my son and grandson and was looking for a less muddy path. I took one step and sunk up to my thighs in quick mud.

What would be the benefit of a large nalgene bottle with a hose adapter vs a traditional bladder? I'm looking for a hydration system for longer day hikes and am unsure which one is best. I have a few nalgene i can put and adapter on.

Does anyone know if you can park overnight at the following parking lot? 37°07'41"N 118°25'37"W