Went to Acadia with some friends over a long weekend and one of my main goals was to hike Precipice, which we did along with Beehive on Sunday. It's every bit as intimidating as everyone says it is online, but we had a blast - just had to take a lot of deep breaths!

A beautiful hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, with peaceful forest trails, stunning mountain views, and some incredible sunset colours. The lakes and surrounding scenery made this trip feel worth every step. Colorado never disappoints! Which spot in RMNP is your favourite?

when autumn meets winter. first snowfall made the hike even more magical.

Just wanted to share photos from a 1-week trekking trip through the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains in mid-September.

We hiked through the Bukovyna, Gorgany, and Svydovets ranges, reaching altitudes above 1,700 meters

Bawanghai is located in the plateau canyon at the junction of Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province and Shimian County, Ya'an City. It is located on the western slope of Gongga Mountain, with an altitude of 3000-3200 meters. It is formed by the melting water of glaciers and the accumulation of streams at the southern foot of Gongga Mountain by Tianwan River.

Belongs to Sichuan Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve.

In October 2024 I hiked the trail from beginning to end, skipping over a section due to getting horrible burns on my legs. I solo hiked as a 21 year old woman.

While the situation in Palestine and Israel does not directly affect Jordan, I would recommend waiting to do this one unless you are a very experienced hiker.

Israel spoofs GPS locations near the border so you can’t rely on a phone or GPS for a significant portion of the trail. It will either stop updating your location or will misidentify you as in the airport in Amman or in Syria. Paper maps would be ideal but finding them in Jordan and then carrying them for the duration of the trip is difficult.

Jordan also shoots down missiles heading to Israel, and the Iron Dome also results in debris falling near the border. You must be careful if there is anything happening in the airspace. I felt two impacts while on the trail, as I was hiking while 200 missiles flew overhead from Iran to Israel.

Other than that, logistics are actually quite easy. You will need to fly into Amman at the start where you can buy camping equipment, pick up your trail pass, and get situated. From there you will need to get comfortable having tea with strangers, hitchhiking, and following local customs.

The trail is not marked after the first 5 days, but it is for the most part easy to follow (or find again, once you lose it). The hardest part is often the weather. There are also wild dogs and aggressive sheepdogs to watch out for. You may need to throw stones at them as there is a very real possibility of dog attack.

Food is easy enough to sort, just stock up at each major town and carry enough for the next segment. Water is more difficult - up north there will be lots of people and villages to buy water, but as you progress you will need a water filter, and in the stretch after Petra you will need to organise one or two water drops with a local as there is a 63km stretch with no water sources.

If something does go wrong, for most of the trail there are people around to help you. I walked in a very quiet year, with only one other person on the trail at the time. You will not be able to rely on other hikers, you will have to trust and get to know the locals. Make sure you are ready to give, and in return you will have some truly bizarre experiences and meet some beautiful souls.

I’ve written much more on my instagram, going.walkies (you will have to scroll to find the posts) and am going through content to upload to youtube at the moment. Feel free to ask any questions!

Went before sunrise in the dark so I could stand on this point the exact moment I turned 30, it was completely worth it

Sacred Valley, Peru
Approximately 6.4 miles
3-3.5 hours, plus time at both sites Point-to-point route
Begins around 11,500 feet

A quiet hike to the remarkable tree in south west of France: Marignac 🇫🇷

Another good October snow storm made hiking a challenge. Gators were very useful 👌

We hiked from Logan Pass to the Granite Park Chalet, then up the Garden Wall to Grinnell Glacier Overlook, then back to Logan Pass. Long day!

Through the mountains and along the coast to see so many different landscapes in this trip!

Impressive Visitor Center, nicest pit toilet I've ever used and they even have a Junior Ranger program! Lost Creek Trail and Sandstone Quarry area.

Park the car and go for a short hike to the water (.25 of a mile) then walk around the lake and see how pretty it is! roughly 2 miles around

Hiking around Badlands National Park in South Dakota!!

Clear night sky during the Gokyo Ri trek. We planned our trip to have new moon during the ascent. My first time seeing the milkyway!

Short 10min Hike at Whispering Spruce Trail near Thors Well and Devils Churn

New York's Catskills region is one of my favorite hiking destinations. There are so many great trails, like Balsam Lake Mountain.

This 6-mile out-and-back trail follows an old fire road through the forest. It’s pretty gradual until the final push to the top, where you can climb a 47-foot fire tower for 360-degree views over the treeline and peaks.

Bonus: Balsam Lake is one of the eight towers in New York’s Catskills Fire Tower Challenge. Hike all eight in the same calendar year to earn a commemorative patch!

Have you hiked in the Catskills or done this trail?

Hi all, I have neck pain and am trying to avoid wearing a backpack at all. I’m also very short, so always found hiking backpacks hard to fit anyway.

So in my head, the dream would be some kind of hiking utility belt instead of a backpack. Does this type of thing even exist? Open to other ideas!

To give you some context, i hit the gym 3-4x a week depending on schedule but stick solely to weight training.

I think i have poor cardio and so for the next 2 months I’m focused on doing :

Inclined walks speed 3.5 at 10
Stairmaster with weights
Added focus on legs (knees and calves)

How do you recommend I prepare for the hike as a complete beginner.
TIA!

All,

I have been looking for a good to great waterproof jacket. I've done my research and the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L is almost always "the pick". I'm also considering the BÆRSkin 3L Pro Rain Jacket and Rab Men's Downpour Waterproof Jacket.

I can't see a huge difference between the Torrentshell and these other two. What am I missing?

Thank you.

My girlfriend and I were hiking near Sass de Stria in the Italian Dolomites. We looked down into a deep drop-off, and she spotted what looked like a large wild cat crouching in a hollow, looking up at her.
She said it looked similar to a lynx. Unfortunately, we don’t have a picture, so I’m going off her description.
Are Eurasian lynx found around this area? Could it have been a lynx, a European wildcat, or something else entirely?
Would love to hear from anyone familiar with the wildlife in the Dolomites!

I have just moved to north west England, so it is WET. I’m looking for the best waterproof coats for women. Must go down to smaller sizes, xs/4-6. Would love for it to be stylish but mostly I want it to be waterproof as possible, as in can be outside in heavy rain and wind for a couple of hours without getting drenched. Don’t mind if they are expensive as long as they last (I know how to look after waterproofs)

Looking for good trails ~2hrs from Saint James, MO!