Questions tagged [hiking]
An outdoor activity with primary focus on walking around in the natural environment, especially in mountain regions. Not to be confused with [hitchhiking]. See also The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange.
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Why are Chinese mountains scaled by steps? (instead of winding paths)
Question: Why are Chinese mountains mostly scaled by steps/stairs instead of winded paths?
Is there something traditional / practical / religious / spiritual about it that I fail to see?
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What food to take on a 3-4 day long hiking trip?
It should be easy to prepare, light and shouldn't go bad after few days in the heat. How much would it approximately weight? Lets say there won't be any grocery stores along the way (there will be, ...
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Transportation for one-way day hikes in the US
The US has lots of wonderful long-distance hiking trails; this (the Palmetto Trail) is one near my home (in South Carolina), which I'd like to explore more.
Ideally I'd like to: drive to some trail ...
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Public huts to stay overnight around UK
While traveling around NZ, I've stayed in many public huts around different ranges like the Tararuas and Ruahines. Are there any public huts around the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, etc.) where anyone ...
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Is it reasonable to go to Longyearbyen by myself without a car?
I'm looking for an adventurous budget trip to do by myself. I've been looking around and somehow found out that a flight to Longyearbyen (Norway, Spitsbergen) is surprisingly cheap (around €250) from ...
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Does the Black Forest (Germany) have French style refuges (free, no-reservation)?
In the French Alps, there are many refuges which are free to use: you can turn up in most places with no reservation and stay the night.
I can't seem to find any mention of these free refuges in ...
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Mosquito season in Swedish Lapland
This summer I want to hike along the Kungsleden, a trail in Swedish Lapland.
The trail cross wet forests and swamps and I have read that in these places mosquitos and other insects are a nightmare ...
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Everest Base Camp Hiking
What is the difficulty level and how much would that cost for Everest Base camp hiking? As for me, I'm pretty fit and do regular sport. Also, please tell me the best time of the year to do that.
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Proper clothing for rather pale person in very hot and sunny climate
I'm from central Europe and more on the pale side; I don't tan easily.
When hiking locally (Alps, etc) I usually get away just fine with short trousers/T-shirts and a panama hat (i.e., straw), but ...
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Walking across Australia?
Is it possible to walk across the Australian continent East to West (or W to E)?
In other words, as an American, only familiar with movies/tv shows, etc, I think of Australia as a wasteland in the ...
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Is there public access to the Meteor Crater in Arizona?
Is there public access for hiking or what not in the Meteor Crater in Arizona?
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Is free camping permitted in Japan?
I'm planning to go to Japan this summer, and after visiting a relative, I'm planning to go on a hike for 5 to 7 days.
I was wondering if camping out in the wild is permitted anywhere in japan, like ...
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Where should I travel in Europe if I want to climb a high mountain without equipment?
I'm really into hiking during the last few years. Now I want to climb the highest mountain in Europe that is accessible by a hiker without any alpine tour experience. That means I have no problem ...
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Cross US-Canada border at Glacier NP
I am a French citizen with a B2 visa and I plan to stay for ~6 months in the US.
As I'll be hiking the Continental Divide Trail, I'd like to leave North America from Calgary Airport. I know that US ...
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Hiking across Iceland
I have ~18 days to hike across Iceland during August. I'm a good hiker (last summer I spent 40 days across the Alps) and I'll be alone. I'm looking for advice for my itinerary (southbound).
I'll have ...
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Is there a charge for mountain rescue in Spain (Canary Islands)?
I am going on holiday to Tenerife and La Palma, and planning to do some hiking in the mountains. Nothing unusual, sticking to marked trails.
When looking for travel insurance many of the mainstream ...
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Where to find hikes accessible in November and reachable by public transport from Denver?
I will be in Denver in a couple of weeks on business and have two days free. I'd like to go into the mountains and take a hike, but I'm having trouble finding the right information. (It's my first ...
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What is a good hydration system for hiking Kilimanjaro?
I am attempting a summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa) later in the year. I have most of my gear, however the one thing I am unsure of is the best way to hydrate and store/carry my water. I am also ...
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How can I hike the Etna on my own and then reach the summit with a guide?
My fiance (who will be my wife then) and I are visiting Sicily in September.
We plan to reach the Etna's summit. From what I have been told, everything above Torre del Filosofo (about 2900 m a.s.l.) ...
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What is the actual price of hiring a porter for Everest base camp?
I know hiring a guide/porter is not required for the Everest Case Camp hike, but I think it is a good way to add something to the local economy. I am considering getting hiring a porter for this hike. ...
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Can I walk around Easter Island alone at night?
I wanted to spend some time alone and I'd love to see the island outside Hanga Roa and without other tourists during the night.
I know wild camping is illegal (all the island is either National Park ...
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Is it possible to cross Luxembourg north to south hiking?
I've recently realised that the distance from Clervaux to Luxembourg City is walkable in a two-day hike.
While I am aware that this is not exactly crossing the country from the northernmost point to ...
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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from San Francisco to Canada in 3 months?
I am considering flying to San Francisco next summer to hike the Pacific Crest Trail to Canada.
Is 3 months likely to be enough for this route? I am only visa-exempt for 3 months and I really do not ...
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Hiking/nature around Lyon
Are there any opportunities for hiking or going out into nature around Lyon, France? I am looking for something that can be done in a single day and does not require a car. What are the best areas ...
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Hiking along Mount Aso volcano's caldera
It is currently forbidden to climb within 1 kilometer of the crater of Mount Aso (largest active volcano in Japan), so I used Google Earth to find another hike giving nice views of the volcano, and ...
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Are there any small towns near Edinburgh with good access to rural hiking routes?
I'm planning a trip to the UK for next year and we intend to make Edinburgh our point of arrival. The group I'm with are all avid hikers and would probably love to see some of the Scottish countryside ...
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How safe is the Sugar Loaf trail (Brazil)?
The Wikitravel article for Rio de Janeiro, recommends a 20-30 minutes trekking trail to access the Sugar Loaf for free. Is it safe?
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Camping along ring road in Iceland
I am planning on a circumnavigation of Iceland this summer and the Ring Road might be the only road available for lenghthy stretches.
I would like to know if camping along the Ring Road is ...
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Where to find wilderness in Europe?
We are crazy and we want an adventure and hiking. We have already visited NP Sarek in northen Sweden and we liked it very much - no men, no bridges, no civilization at all. And now we are looking for ...
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Online hiking map for Alps
Some time ago I've found a good online map for Alpine hiking trails. It was very similar to Google Maps and had green background.
I forgot the address and can't find it in google now. It wasn't ...
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Is it possible to hike the moors in Dartmoor without having a car?
I'm interested in doing some hikes in Dartmoor -- single day hikes, for the most part, to see the moors and tors and the like. However I do not have a car, nor am I able to rent one (I have no driver'...
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Booking Kilimanjaro Trek in advance?
I'm planning to climb the Kilimanjaro in September. I'll arrive on the 29th of August, stay in Moshi for two or three days, then start the hike. What I'm wondering now is whether I should book the ...
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Looking for 5-7 day long distance walk [closed]
I'm looking for a long distance hiking walk in Europe (but not Germany) of about 5-7 walking days (approx. 15-25 km/day, 100-150 km total length). If round trip or not doesn't matters.
I like small ...
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Differences between the Routes of the Camino de Santiago
I will be a first time "pilgrim" in July of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) and am deciding on the various routes. Can someone explain what differences are encountered on the routes - how ...
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Long distance hiking in Russia. Is it possible with a visa?
I'm have been thinking about a hiking trip to Siberia for a while. This could be a month long thing.
I'm a Finnish national, and have prior experience on the environmental conditions from here, and ...
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Do I need sunglasses in the Dolomites?
I was recommended to have sunglasses when hiking in the Dolomites, as the surfaces are of rather light color and reflect a lot of light.
I was hiking in other areas of the Alps and cross-country ...
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The use of military camouflage in India while hiking or trekking?
I'm a civilian. An army colonel gave me an army rucksack for a hiking trip I was going for. There are no army symbols or markings on it. Just camouflage pattern. The next day my family told me there ...
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Where can I find information on trekking in Alborz mountains?
I'd like to go trekking in the Alborz mountains next year, but so far I haven't found much information.
I am considering early June, for around 3 weeks. I am an experienced hiker, even if if will be ...
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Weather on the Scottish West Highland Way in March?
What weather should be expected on the West Highland Way (Scotland) in March? I suppose I don't have to prepare for snow, unless I plan to hike in the surrounding mountains?
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How far I can go before I reach a tourist-nogo zone from Badaling, the great wall of China?
I plan to visit the great wall of China, starting from Badaling.
As a test to my stamina, I plan to hike along the wall, for as long and as far as I can, until I can't go further because either it's ...
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Are all parts of the 'Jesus trail' in Israel open and safe to hike solo?
The Jesus Trail in Israel is a 65km hiking and pilgrimage trail in Israel that traces the route Jesus is meant to have walked.
I'm not that knowledgable about the different areas of Israel / ...
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Walking Hadrian's Wall
I am trying to plan a 3-4 day hike along the Hadrian's Wall, so in particular I am trying to figure out:
What is the most interesting part of the wall (best preserved and in the nicest setting I ...
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Badges for tourist achievements in Western Europe?
The Polish Tourism and Sightseeing Society promotes tourism and sightseeing, and one of its means is granting badges for various achievements, such as walking above 250 km on tourist routes, ...
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"Circular" hiking trails in Iceland?
In September I will be travelling to Iceland, and renting a car there to make a trip around most of the country. One of the main activities will be hiking, and I am looking to do one hiking trip that ...
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Good locations in Spain for hiking, nature, architecture, and photo opportunities? [closed]
I'm thinking about visiting Spain sometime in September or October.
I'm interested in hiking, nature and historic architecture and am constantly looking for great photo opportunities.
Which parts of ...
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Map of hiking routes in the Polish Tatras?
Is there a map with hiking routes in Polish Tatras, preferably in English, with enough quality to be read, available on the Web?
I found a few maps but all of them are either too small or, when large ...
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Hiking around Iceland: Trails or walking on the ring road?
What options are available to hike around Iceland? Other questions address camping but are there marked trails on some or all of the way? Is walking on the ring road allowed at all and is it realistic?...
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Hiking in the area around Quebec City
I've decided to go spend 2 weeks in Quebec with my wife this summer.
Our plan for now is to
spend a few days in Montreal (where our plane lands, coming from France)
spend a few days in Quebec City
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How crowded is Iceland in summer?
This may be a naive question for Europe and Scandinavian summers, but does Iceland very get crowded and touristy in summer, typically June ?
I don't mind some groups but on the whole this is going to ...
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Which mountain has the highest death ratio of hikers?
Which mountain is most difficult to climb?
I know it's not only height but also weather etc. But would like to know according to the ratio of death of climbers and with respect to ratio of ...
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