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Learn What to Pack for Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

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Learn What to Pack for Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

It can be challenging to find packing lists for long distance adventures in other countries, particularly if you are new to the world of multi-day trekking.

AlexTodd

May 4, 2022

How Much Does the Tour Du Mont Blanc Cost?

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How Much Does the Tour Du Mont Blanc Cost?

The Tour Du Mont Blanc winds through fairytale-like scenery while the Alps paint an enchanting background, elevating this storied trek to the top of several bucket lists.

Kelsey Krahn

May 2, 2022

Scenery from the Ptarmigan Cirque hike in Kananaskis, the Canadian Rockies

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10 Best Family Hikes near Calgary

Heading out for a hike is a wonderful family activity, and a great way to make memories with your kids.

Lynn W

May 2, 2022

Panorama of the Sunshine Meadows hike in Banff National Park, Alberta

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The Best Banff National Park Backcountry Campgrounds

One of the best ways to experience Banff National Park is to get away from the roads and crowds and go backpacking.

Emma Schroeder

Apr 8, 2022

Winter Family Adventure in the Canadian Rockies

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Winter Family Adventure in the Canadian Rockies

A winter visit to Mount Engadine Lodge grants vast adventure opportunities, delicious meals, afternoon tea, and a chance to revel in Canada’s snowy wonderland from the comfort of your room or just outside on the trails.

Richard Campbell

Apr 6, 2022

15 Best Easy Hikes around Vancouver For the Whole Family

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17 Best Easy Hikes around Vancouver for the Whole Family

Choosing your family hike for the day can be a daunting decision.

Richard Campbell

Apr 6, 2022

How Long Does It Take To Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc?

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How Long Does It Take To Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc?

Most trekkers complete the Tour du Mont Blanc somewhere between 8 and 11 days.

Kelsey Krahn

Apr 4, 2022

How Hard is it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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How Hard is it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The tallest peak in Africa also happens to be the highest free-standing mountain in the world, so just how hard is it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

AlexTodd

Apr 1, 2022

10 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Tour du Mont Blanc

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10 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Tour du Mont Blanc

You're all set to explore the Alps, now what?

Kelsey Krahn

Mar 28, 2022

The 10 Best Long-Distance Hikes in the United States

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The 10 Best Long-Distance Hikes in the United States

With 63 National Parks, 155 National Forests, and 20 National Grasslands, the United States is abundant with untouched wilderness to explore.

Claire Whitters

Mar 24, 2022

Discover the Best Time to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

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Discover the Best Time to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Trekking to the highest point in Africa is a bucket list adventure for many travel enthusiasts, but when is the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

Alex Todd

Jan 19, 2022

Tour du Mont Blanc Packing List

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Tour du Mont Blanc Packing List: Find out the Key Items to Bring

What usually comes after booking a long-distance walking tour as epic as Mont Blanc?

Kelsey Krahn

Dec 24, 2021

What to Pack for Machu Picchu: 12 Essentials For Your Trek

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What to Pack for Machu Picchu: 12 Essentials For Your Trek

Deciding on what to pack for Machu Picchu can be a daunting experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with the geography, climate, and restrictions/regulations in Peru.

Alex Todd

Sep 20, 2021

Image of beetle car in Manchester

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10 Stunning Day Trips From Manchester to Explore This Year

Manchester knows how to entertain.

Richard Campbell

Sep 15, 2021

Find Out the Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu and Hike the Inca Trail

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Find Out the Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu and Hike the Inca Trail

Machu Picchu is a very seasonal place that features drastically different weather patterns and accessibility depending on the time of year, and while the historic Incan citadel is open to visitors year-round, trekking up the mountain side is not, meaning that you will need to consider what the overall goal of your trip is in order to plan your adventure.

Alex Todd

Sep 10, 2021

Day Trips from Salt Lake City: See The Top 10 Destinations

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11 Day Trips from Salt Lake City: See the Best Destinations

Salt Lake City brims with a jackpot of excursions!

Lynn W

Sep 3, 2021

10 Unforgettable Day Trips From Montreal

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11 Incredible Day Trips From Montreal

Feeling restless in the city?

Richard Campbell

Aug 30, 2021

10 Epic Day Trips From Seattle For Outdoor Enthusiasts

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11 Unforgettable Day Trips From Seattle For All Ages

If one city knows how to please and entertain its population, it’s Seattle.

Lynn W

Aug 6, 2021

18 Epic Day Trips from Calgary for Your Bucket List

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20 Fun Day Trips From Calgary to Add to Your Bucket List

Calgary grants an ideal platform for rugged adventures and exciting excursions!

Kristin L.

Jun 1, 2021

Family-Friendly Backpacking Trails in the Canadian Rockies

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Family-Friendly Backpacking Trails in the Canadian Rockies

Have you ever chosen a trail and then began cursing your choice within the first few kilometres?

Ally Watson

Apr 3, 2021

10 Epic Day Trips from Kelowna For Your Bucket List

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10 Epic Day Trips from Kelowna For Your Bucket List

The Okanagan Valley sizzles with warm-weather activities, attracting numerous visitors every year.

Lynn W

Mar 15, 2021

16 Epic Day Trips From Vancouver For Your Bucket-list

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16 Epic Day Trips From Vancouver For Your Bucket-list

Feeling confined in the city?

Richard Campbell

Dec 23, 2020

Zion National Park in Winter: Things to Do for Outdoor Lovers

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Zion National Park in Winter: Things to Do for Outdoor Lovers

Looking for things to do in Zion National Park this winter?

Mallory Kirzinger

Dec 18, 2020

Things To Do Around Yellowstone in Winter for Outdoor Lovers

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Things To Do Around Yellowstone in Winter for Outdoor Lovers

Yellowstone’s wild, staggering landscape, exploding with canyons, lakes, geysers, and abundance of wildlife, makes for surreal adventures.

Lynn W

Dec 11, 2020

Things To Do Around Toronto in Winter for Outdoor Lovers

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Things To Do Around Toronto in Winter for Outdoor Lovers

With skyscrapers, bustling Yonge Street, and endless city-related attractions, it’s hard to imagine Toronto as a hub for snowy adventures.

Lynn W

Dec 4, 2020

Salt Lake City in Winter: Things to Do for Outdoor Lovers

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Salt Lake City in Winter: Things to Do for Outdoor Lovers

Looking for things to do in Salt Lake City this winter?

Lynn W

Nov 30, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail

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The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

Discover remote villages, magical kauri forests, breathtaking volcanic scenery and bustling cities on New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail.

Megan Honan

Nov 16, 2020

Three Passes Trek

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Three Passes Trek – The Full Guide and Detailed Itinerary

The Everest region is one of Nepal’s top trekking destinations, with the Three Passes Trek being the ultimate challenging destination.

Richard Campbell

Oct 22, 2020

Cleveland Way

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All You Need To Know About the Cleveland Way National Trail

Explore quintessential English scenery by foot along the incredible Cleveland Way National Trail.

Mallory Kirzinger

Oct 15, 2020

The 24 Greatest Hikes Around Vancouver

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The 24 Greatest Hikes Around Vancouver

With skyscrapers, flashing lights, and oceanfront views, it’s easy to think that Vancouver is purely a hotspot for trendy restaurants, urban activities, and oceanside meanders.

Lynn W

Oct 5, 2020

7 Epic Pakistan Adventures to Add to Your Bucket List

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7 Incredible Pakistan Adventures For Your Bucket List

Pakistan may not be the most visited destination globally, helping to keep its sweeping views and supernatural mountainous scenery unspoiled.

Mallory Kirzinger

Jul 9, 2020

Ice Age Trail ponds

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A Guide to Hiking the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin, USA

The {units unit="mi" value="1200"} Ice Age Trail is one of the premiere long-distance hiking paths i...

Melanie R. M.

May 19, 2020

GDT Backpacking

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Canada’s Great Divide Trail – A Full Guide and Itinerary

The Great Divide Trail is Canada’s iconic long-distance backpacking adventure.

Richard Campbell

Apr 28, 2020

10 Reasons to do the Sentier Nepisiguit Mi'gmaq Trail

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10 Reasons to do the Sentier Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail

The Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail is a newly recommissioned single-track hiking trail using an ancient Mi’gmaq First Nation migration path in Northern New-Brunswick.

Guest Contributor

Mar 23, 2020

Tanzania pano

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Mount Kilimanjaro – Trek to the Highest Peak in Africa

How does climbing the tallest free-standing mountain and highest peak in Africa sound?

Richard Campbell

Jan 29, 2020

Amman Citadel

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Lost Cities & Ancient Treasures: Best Things to do in Jordan

Think of things to do in Jordan, and the first image that comes to mind is usually the enigmatic lost city of Petra.

Richard Campbell

Dec 10, 2019

Panorama of the Blackcomb Meadows hike in Whistler, British Columbia

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Winter Weekend in Whistler, BC

A winter weekend in the award-winning Whistler, BC is a once in a lifetime experience.

Lynn W

Nov 9, 2019

Panoramic views from the Grinnell Glacier Hike in Glacier National Park, Montana

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The 10 Best Hikes in the United States

Choosing your favorite hiking trails is no easy task.

Lukas Saville

Sep 20, 2019

Panoramic view from Trekking in Northern Peru

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Trekking in Northern Peru

Are you looking to trek in Peru?

Christine L

Aug 29, 2019

Panoramic view of Ecuador Inca Trail trek

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Ecuador Inca Trail

The Ecuador Inca Trail is a ~45km hike that follows the scattered remains of the Ecuadorian portion of the royal Inca road that used to link Cusco in Peru to Quito.

Lisa Germany

Aug 23, 2019

Beautiful panoramic view on Iceland’s Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trek

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A Guide to Backpacking in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

If you want to escape the crowds of Iceland, there is no better place than the wild, northwest corner of the island – the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.

Lisa Germany

Aug 20, 2019

Panoramic view from Greenland’s Unplugged Wilderness Trek

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Greenland’s Unplugged Wilderness Trek

The Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland is a 12-day, extremely remote exploration of a very little-visited part of the world.

Lisa Germany

Aug 9, 2019

Panoramic view from guided Huayhuash trek in Peru

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Huayhuash Circuit Trek

The Huayhuash Circuit Trek is often touted as the best alpine trail in the world outside of the Himalayas.

Lisa Germany

Aug 2, 2019

Camping in Banff is a great idea for your trip to Banff National Park

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Frontcountry Camping in Banff National Park

Camping in Banff National Park is a wonderful experience, but for first-time visitors navigating how to book camping can be a pain.

Richard Campbell

Jul 26, 2019

Panoramic view of Southern Patagonia Icefield Expedition

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Southern Patagonia Icefield Expedition

The Southern Patagonian Icefield Expedition is not a regular multi-day hike.

Lisa Germany

Jul 23, 2019

Panoramic view of Malerweg hike in Germany

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Hiking Germany’s picturesque Malerweg

The Malerweg in Germany is a circular multi-day hike leading through the stark sandstone rock formations of Germany’s “Sächsische Schweiz”, or Saxon Switzerland, a national park which has been popular amongst hikers, climbers and painters for centuries.

Alexandra Koken

Jun 12, 2019

Beautiful panorama from North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island

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North Coast Trail

The North Coast Trail (NCT), located in Cape Scott Provincial Park, is one of Vancouver Island’s most challenging multi-day hikes.

The Strathcona Park Team

May 31, 2019

Beautiful panorama on Greenland’s Arctic circle trail

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Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail

Greenland’s most famous hike, the Arctic Circle Trail, stretches for {units unit="km" value="160"} along one of the longest sections of ice-free land on the world’s largest island.

Lisa Germany

Apr 8, 2019

Panorama of Sunshine to Assiniboine backpacking trail in Banff National Park

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Best Backpacking Trails in Banff National Park

If you love backpacking in the wild, you won’t find a better experience than a backpacking trip in Banff National Park.

Richard Campbell

Apr 4, 2019

Panorama of the Peyto Lake Viewpoint hike from Icefields Parkway, the Canadian Rockies

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10 Best Family-friendly & Easy Hikes in Banff National Park

Looking for some great family-friendly or easy hikes in Banff National Park this summer?

Lynn W

Mar 6, 2019

Panoramic picture from an interview with Lisa Germany about Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail

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Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail with Lisa Germany

“There are no roads between the settlements in Greenland.

Lisa Germany

Mar 5, 2019

Panorama of Great Divide Trail

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10 Best Places on the Great Divide Trail

The Great Divide Trail (GDT) is a long-distance hiking trail located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Canada.

Richard Campbell

Jan 29, 2019

Beautiful views from hiking trip to Lake District in winter

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A Guide to Winter Hiking in the Lake District

Come summer, autumn, spring, and winter, the Lake District is a haven for all those who love the outdoors.

Richard Campbell

Jan 12, 2019

North Cascades National Park hikes, Washington

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10 Prettiest Places Along the PCT

When I tell people that I walked from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington along the Pacific Crest Trail, a lot of people have similar first reactions.

David Xiao

Nov 16, 2018

North Cascades National Park hikes, Washington

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Highlights of the PCT

The Pacific Crest Trail is a stunning, long-distance hiking trail.

David Xiao

Nov 13, 2018

Main Street, Bow River and the Rail Bridge in Canmore, the Canadian Rockies

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Canmore’s Best Family Vacation

Are you looking for an incredible holiday that the whole family will enjoy?

Lynn W

Sep 11, 2017

Picture Lake hike in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Best Hiking Regions in Washington State

Written by: Quintin Bentley Crevling

Lynn W

Aug 12, 2017

Tours in Maine

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Hiking Maine

From mile-high Katahdin, the tallest mountain in Maine, to Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor, where hikers can be among the first on the East Coast to glimpse the rising sun, Maine has excellent hiking opportunities for all ability levels.

Guest Contributor

Apr 20, 2017

Panorama of the Yosemite Valley hike in Yosemite National Park

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John Muir Trail

Sprawling over {units unit="km" value="350"} through three national parks, the John Muir wilderness and a national monument, the John Muir Trail (or JMT) is one of the most scenic and popular sections of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Richard Campbell

Mar 20, 2017

Views from the Sky Rim Hike in Yellowstone National Park

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Winter Weekend in Yellowstone National Park

Wintertime in Yellowstone National Park is a step back in time.

Lynn W

Mar 16, 2017

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