Category: Thru-hike
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Bio, Europe, Guides, Hiking, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, Scotland, scotland, Thru-hike, Trail, uk, United Kingdom, Wild
Trials and Trails of a Diabetic Hiker
As a Type 1 diabetic that loves long-distance walking, I thought I’d share some musings on a few things I’ve found helpful to consider before hopping over the garden fence and heading for the hills. Last year, I completed the End to End Trail in true thru-hiking fashion by wild camping 2000 KM from the…
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A Complete Guide to Hiking the Bruce Trail
By Lauren Yakiwchuk The Bruce Trail is a 900km hiking trail that connects Niagara and Tobermory in Ontario, Canada. It’s the longest and oldest continuously marked trail in the country. Not only can you hike the main Bruce Trail, but there are numerous side trails that meander off the Bruce. The length of these side…
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Why hike the Offa’s Dyke National Trail?
On many ‘must-hike’ lists, Offa’s Dyke is a world-famous path stretching from coast to coast along the ancient border between England and Wales. Perhaps it’s the wonderful collision of wild mountainous terrain, 8th-century history and nearby modern comforts that asserts it as a firm long-distance favourite. And what’s not to love about a trail that…
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Gillespie Pass Circuit: my favourite hike in New Zealand
Gillespie Pass Circuit is a challenging hike in Mt Aspiring with beautiful alpine valleys and passes.
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Europe, Hiking, Lake District, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, Thru-hike, Trail, uk, United Kingdom, Weekend Inspiration
A complete guide to The Cumbria Way
Breath-taking low-level Lake District walking at its finest. The Cumbria Way is one for anyone looking for a low-level thru-hike or hikers new to long-distance hiking pining for an adventure at the foot of the fells. It’s certainly on my list! Starting in the historic town of Ulverston near Morecombe Bay, the 74-mile point to…
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The Complete Guide to The Alta Via 1 – The “Best Trek in the Dolomites”
Location: Italy Distance: 120 km Total Elevation Gain: 6,500 metres Duration: 8-11 days The extraordinary Alta Via 1 runs through the heart of the exceptionally jagged, photogenic peaks of the Dolomites. While there are actually six different Alta Vias (High Routes), several of the others involve serious via ferrata (cables and ladders) so the Alta…
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Cornwall, Europe, Guides, Hiking, List, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, Short Trails, Thru-hike, Trail, uk, United Kingdom, Weekend Inspiration
The Best Walks in Cornwall
There is something uniquely wild and alluring about Cornwall. Maybe it’s the sunshine and sea views, the secluded beaches and bays; the quaint villages and quintessential towns or its rugged and wild seemingly untouched clifftops. Home to an abundance of wildlife and nature Cornwall is a place where memories are made, holidays taken and paths…
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Packing for a Thru-hike in UK
Planning a thru-hike in the UK but not quite sure how to pack? It’s personal. But the important thing is, no matter whether you’re new to thru-hiking or you’re an experienced tramper, long-distance multi-day hiking is a marathon, not a sprint. Forget day-hike packing; shoving every snack you can find into your pack, bundles of…
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continental divide trail, Hiking, Interview, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, National Scenic trails, Pacific Crest Trail, Podcast, Thru-hike, Trail, USA, Wild
The HiiKER Podcast – Episode 33 – Tommy “Twerk in the Dirt” Corey
Twerk in the Dirt (otherwise known as Tommy Corey), is a PCT thru-hiker and creator of the #hikertrashvogue movement. His photography and videography bring a whole new style to backpacking. You can find him on Instagram and Tiktok (but mostly Instagram) Trails discussed in this episode
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appalachian trail, continental divide trail, Hiking, Interview, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, National Scenic trails, Pacific Crest Trail, Podcast, Sustainability, Thru-hike, Trail, Trail Organisation, USA, Wild
The HiiKER Podcast – Season 3 Episode 13 – Shellitha “Dragonsky” Curtis
Shilletha is a thru-hiker, writer and influencer from New Jersey. Her article about her experience of the online community with the Appalachian trail went viral and was picked up by the Conservation in 2019. Since then, she has gone on to hike the trail and is now an aspiring Tripple crowner. You can support her…
