Comments on: Backpacking

By: juan carlos

juan carlos — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:36:29 +0000

A very complete article, interesting information for every traveler

By: Jimmy Willson

Jimmy Willson — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:13:56 +0000

I loved the way you shared backpacking tips in your blog. Currently, I am planning to go on Machu Picchu. Hope this will be one of the memorable journey.

By: Salkantay Trek

Salkantay Trek — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:33:29 +0000

Very nice, step by step, blog.
We are right now in Cusco and you / me found each other on Facebook, in the Nomadic Group. Thanks for sharing your experience with other people. It helps !

It is funny, because we have almost the same Name ?
My wife calls Lea and me Alexandros, so we call our one-year Honeymoon alealife

Take care and keep blogging.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:48:42 +0000

I live in ireland and grew up here . There is some beautiful countryside but the weather is very unpredictable all year . There are only a few trails officially but hiking through the countryside isn’t usually a problem if you don’t leave gates open etc. However there can be issues with land owners telling you to get off their property. I am going to do the jmt in the next couple of years. I would love to hear if there is any cross Sierra trails to get a feel for it

By: Salkantay Trek Weather

Salkantay Trek Weather — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:58:04 +0000

the Salkantay Trek is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.

By: Tours a Machu Picchu

Tours a Machu Picchu — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:34:38 +0000

Machu picchu are the most important attraction of Peru. The lost city of the Incas is located at 120 kilometers of Cusco, in the Urubamba Valley

By: Joe Scott

Joe Scott — Sun, 14 May 2017 21:32:49 +0000

Lets see, since my scouting days I had a list to complete:

Pacific Crest Trail, Appalaichian Trail, and Great Divide Trail (all three get you the Triple Crown), all the big peaks of Socal, McKinley (sp), Shasta, Lassen, Rainier, the various trails of the Anasazi, and then maybe the trails of South America, including the trails of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

No idea if all of those have actual trails designated yet. Lol. May need to trailblaze. One step in front of the other…I’ll figure it out.

By: Krista Lathem

Krista Lathem — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:48:23 +0000

Hey,
My husband and I are coming out to Southern California at the end of March, we are looking for a good 3 to 4 day backpacking trip. We have looked at the Trans- Catalina trial and we are wondering if there are any other options we should look at besides this trail. If you recommend this trial over others let me know.

By: salkantay trek to machu picchu

salkantay trek to machu picchu — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:18:46 +0000

Our Salkantay Trek 5 days is a customized alternate to the usual Inca Trail. Not on the usual gringo trail path, this is an innovating adventure for action travelers who want a little more solitude and credibility. With more impressive views, the Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek gives you the privacy and peaceful reflection such a sacred path deserves.

By: Salkantay Trek

Salkantay Trek — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:11:47 +0000

Machu Picchu is one of the most amazing places in the world , so it is considered one of the 7 Wonders . some say they lost city of the Incas , but you must visit this amazing Inca citadel to see its majesty

By: Shannon Tanner (@shanhikes)

Shannon Tanner (@shanhikes) — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:12:58 +0000

I did an Everest Base Camp trek a few years back that was spectacular. Next on our list is Macchu Pichu, and then maybe something in NZ. Did you ever make it to Peru?

By: Jeff Hester

Jeff Hester — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:40:23 +0000

In reply to deweythomason1@gmail.com.

Thanks for the suggestions, deweythomason. We will only be there for three weeks — it’s all our jobs will allow — so we may have to tackle Snowdon and Hadrian’s Wall on another trip (or two).

By: deweythomason1@gmail.com

deweythomason1@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:09:23 +0000

I hiked Hadrian’s Wall while I was in England for 6 months! A great trip with beautiful landscapes! I would also recommend Snowdon Peak while your in the area!

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:25:14 +0000

I hesitate to share because it’s already getting to popular, but a shorter (28mi), incredibly beautiful trip is the Maroon Bells 4 Pass Loop, just outside of Aspen, CO. Highly recommended.
http://www.mountainphotographer.com/maroon-bells-four-pass-loop

By: David

David — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:02:01 +0000

Awesome goals – hope you achieve them! I’d also make a pitch for the Canadian Rockies.

By: Rob V.

Rob V. — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:33:29 +0000

Hm, off the top of my head, John Muir, Chilkoot Trail (AK) and section hike some of the European Route E-3, through the Polish Tatras maybe. Speaking of Coast-to-Coast, have you seen this guy? http://imjustwalkin.com/

By: SoCal Hiker

SoCal Hiker — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:05:08 +0000

In reply to SoCalAltitude. I had never heard of the Annapurna trail before, but a quick search on Google turned up this great overview. Definitely an epic trip! And the Milford Track in New Zealand also sounds like a good one. My grandparents travelled around the world and New Zealand was one of her favorite places. I've always wanted to go, but didn't know much about it. Kilimanjaro would be fun, too. I haven't travelled to Africa at all, and I really ought to. I'll add them all to the list!

By: SoCalAltitude

SoCalAltitude — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:16:21 +0000

I think that coast to coast walk just jumped to the top of my list. That sounds fantastic! A couple others are the Annapurna trail in Nepal and Milford track in New Zealand. Oh, and I really want to do Kilimanjaro at some point. These are all distant dreams for now. Who knows if I’ll ever get to them..

By: SoCal Hiker

SoCal Hiker — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:39:49 +0000

The Lost Coast — that’s on my list as well. I have an aunt who lives up in Humboldt County. I’ll have to get the details on the best time to go (I’m thinking summer?).

By: Tim Miner

Tim Miner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:16:43 +0000

I share most of the locations on your list. I keep thinking of Switzerland and Austria but have done very little research. I grew up in central PA so the Appalachian Trail is high on my list too. I am not at a point in my life where extended trips are viable. I think section hiking may be the closest I get for now. I think the Lost Coast is a big one too given the threat it faces today from the logging industry.

Love this post and I am very excited to read your report from the JMT trek.