Waterfall Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa
When I hit the first set of boulders I had no idea how much this hike would put my scrambling skills to the test.
Lesotho – Hiking the African Kingdom in the Sky
Some places just feel magical from the moment you arrive. Malealea in Lesotho is one of them.
Hiking with a Fear of Heights – South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains
Hiking with a fear of heights can ruin a great trip. On a recent hike in the Drakensberg Mountains I had a harrowing moment.
Japan’s Long-Distance Trail – The Nakasendo
Most visitors to Japan travel to Tokyo and Kyoto – world-class destinations, to be sure, but did you know you can also hike between those two cities?
Hiking Among the Temples of Angkor Wat
A temple is not an obvious hiking destination. But when the temple is Angkor Wat, you can rethink a lot of assumptions.
Sunrise Trekking in Taiwan’s Alishan National Forest
To catch the sunrise requires a pre-dawn rise and a trek by foot or by bus and train to reach the summit at Chusan. Once there, you wait and hope for the clouds to part and reveal a legendary sunrise spectacle.
Hiking the Fjallraven Classic – How I Learned to Love Backpacking.
The Fjallraven Classic lured me in with awe-inspiring pictures and the promise of exploring a wilderness that sounded sexy and wild. How could I resist?
The 5 Essential Exercises for Hikers
What are the most essential exercises for hikers? Right now, approximately half the world is thinking of going into hibernation as winter approaches. The other half is just about to go into the hiking season. Some of you are always in the hiking season. Lucky you! Whatever your season or location there are five essential exercises for hikers that will keep your body hiking ready all year round. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing a short hiking weekend, warrior style, […]
Stay Safe on the Trail…Always Carry the “10 Essentials”
Hiking with the 10 essentials can save your life. Here’s one time, I should’ve had them and didn’t.
Hiking Partners Wanted or How to Beat the Odds of a Bad Hiking Match
The wrong hiking partner can make or break your wilderness experience. Tips on how to find the right person to share your hike.