Category: Guides
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Thru-Hiking the Uinta Highline Trail: 100 Miles of High Alpine Wilderness in Utah
Utah has so much more than red rocks, desert landscapes, and skiing. In the North Eastern tip of the state, the Uinta Mountain Range stretches from East to West and offers some of the best backpacking, fishing, peak-bagging, and exploring in the country. The Uinta Highline Trail traverses this range from East to West, climbing…
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Milford Track, New Zealand: “the finest walk in the world”
Often lauded as the “finest walk in the world”, the Milford Track is one of New Zealand’s best accessible backcountry treks.
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Thru-hiking the 102-mile Cotswold Way
A true taste of the Cotswolds Beautifully distinctive honey-coloured stone, quaint villages that seem to have been frozen in time, traditional dry stone walls at every turn; picturesque pubs and manicured gardens with creeping roses… I think if you’d never been to England before this is what you would imagine it all to look like.…
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The Kerry Way
In Brief Itinerary Overview As my wife and I sat overlooking Kenmare Bay, the Beara peninsula in the distance, I wondered to myself about what made the Kerry Way so enjoyable. My answer can be summed up in one word. Variation For us, the variety of this trail is what makes it so impressive; throughout…
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Ireland’s Ancient East – 10 day-hikes to explore in the region
The East Coast of Ireland is home to amazing beaches, mountains & cities attracting visitors from across the globe. Whether you’re a visitor or resident to the region, it’s so nice to get out & explore when you have a little free time, without having to venture too far! I’ve put together a list of…
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The Roaches and Lud’s Church Loop
An unexpectedly unforgettable hike in the Peak District National Park The Roaches and Lud’s Church Loop was one of my first hikes in the Peak District and an instant favourite. I’m ashamed to say that my recent trip to the Peak District was my first. Despite being a keen hiker and having travelled the world,…
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Thru-Hiking the John Muir Trail: Complete Guide Including Permits, Resupplies, Pro Tips, and More
Remove all distractions from your life, and you find out what you’re made of. I never knew how physically and mentally capable I am until I thru-hiked the John Muir Trail. Though I struggled to sleep while battling cold nighttime temperatures, my body still got me to the top of Mt. Whitney. My best friend…
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Mahon Valley to Mahon Falls
Located on the Southern Cliffs of the picturesque Comeragh Mountains, Mahon falls is a spectacular 80m waterfall which is surrounded by breathtaking beauty from all angles. The falls are lined with sheer rock faces on both sides, made up from Sandstone which creates a very unique backdrop for the crashing waterfall. I set off last…
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The South Downs Way
A beautiful roller coaster from city to sea. A medieval city, a bustling seaside town, and rolling hills and countryside in between. The South Downs Way is more special than I thought… Having lived in the south of England all my life, including the beautiful city of Winchester, I was looking forward to hiking the…
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How we calculate hike time
Calculating the time to hike a trail in an automated way is very difficult. The inevitable challenge is that difficult terrain can dramatically slow down progress, and that can’t necessarily be inferred from the data alone. For example, a perfectly flat and straight boulder field could slow you down to 0.5 km per hour, whereas…
