Cost Breakdown: Solo Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail
A range of what solo hikers can expect to pay for their trip to Greenland to trek the 100-mile Arctic Circle Trail, starting from the dirtbaggiest budget backpackers.
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Arctic Circle Trail History, Tips, Context – That Aren’t About Hiking!
There are plenty of things I would have liked to know when planning my Arctic Circle hike in Greenland that are not even hiking-related! Understanding the history, archaeology, wildlife, old Inuit religion, and traditions of West Greenland will add context around your trekking adventure.
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Arctic Circle Trail (Greenland) Solo Hiker Packing List
As a solo hiker on the remote 100-mile Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland, which offers no resupply points, I needed to be self-sufficient in carrying all of my gear and food for 8 days in constantly shifting weather. For future hikers worried that perhaps their layers won’t be warm enough for Greenland, their waterproofs won’t be tough enough, or their food choices won’t last long enough, I’ve rounded up what gear worked best for me.
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A European-Style Hut-to-Hut Hike Near Leadville, Colorado
Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division Huts are famous for providing cozy communal shelters for backcountry skiers in the wintertime, but did you know 25 of them can also be rented by hikers in the summer?
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Guide to Camping the Wicklow Way in Ireland
The Wicklow Way is one of the most suitable trails in Ireland for camping because of its three Adirondack-style mountain huts and the permissibility of wildcamping in parts of Wicklow Mountains National Park. Yet, the lack of resources for those who want to tent camp the entirety of the route can make it confusing to plan. Where can you camp in the southern section of the trail?
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Malerweg Best Stages: Day-by-Day Trail Report
A day-by-day Malerweg Painters’ Way thru-hiking trail report, including my opinions on the best and “worst” (or most difficult) parts of Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail.
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Guide to Camping the Malerweg Painters’ Way in Germany
The Malerweg “Painters’ Way” is often touted as “Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail.” Read for advice on how to tent camp during your self-guided trek of this 72-mile 8-day thru-hike in Saxon Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
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Europe | France | Hiking | International | Self-Guided Treks
Cost Comparison: Tour du Mont Blanc Camping vs. Hotels
The following is a day-by-day comparison of what it costs to solo hike the Tour du Mont Blanc via camping vs. staying in hotels, hostels, or refuges. With this information and with your budget in mind, you can make your own choices about whether you’d like to stick to one style or mix and match – or perhaps just book an all-inclusive guided tour instead.
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10 Common Questions About Hiking Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon
The Rim to Rim is the most popular and iconic hiking route in Grand Canyon National Park. I was able to hike Rim to Rim over and over again while living and working at the Grand Canyon, and now I work for a guided trekking company that leads Rim to Rim hiking tours. These are my answers to the most common questions I hear about the route.
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How to Plan a Self-Guided Hiking Trip
Want to plan your own multi-day self-guided hiking trip but aren’t sure where to start? Start here! These parameters sum up everything you need to consider for a safe and enjoyable trek abroad or at home.
