Questions tagged [trekking]
Trekking is often an adventurous and arduous journey on foot, through jungles, marked or un-marked trails, and the areas where common means of transport are (generally) not available. P.S: The term Trekking is different than Mountaineering.
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Southern Half of Corsica's GR20 hike in late October
The GR20 between Calenzana and Conca is considered one of Europe's best but also most difficult hikes. The recommended time of year to do this hike safely is usually given as June to mid-October.
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LOWA renegade insole is sliding
I used my Lowa renegade for 10 years and I bought a new pair. On the first 7km the insoles are sliding back. I tried again, same problem... I just realised even with hands I can slide the insoles up ...
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Thru-hiking and crossing cold water
Several thru-hike trails have water-sections. For example, the American discovery trail requires crossing the Chesapeake Bay under the bay bridge (no pedestrians allowed). This is a 6km stretch of ...
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Is it possible to sleep at an altitude more than 500m above last night?
On a high altitude climb or hike, there is famous safety rule for acclimatization "you should never sleep at an altitude more than 500m above the last night"
One of my hike require to me ...
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Logic of Bivvy Bag for the U.K?
Is it worth having a Bivvy bag in the U.K?
Currently I own a moderately lightweight (2.8 kg) 2-man tent, but I've been considering buying a bivvy for minimalistic camping/hiking in the summer months ...
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Need advice on custom track in Sarek National Park
I'm planning a hiking trip in Sarek this September, which would be my first time in Sarek. The remoteness and solitude is one the major reasons I'd like to go, therefore (and because the common tracks ...
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What snake is this, in a cave in southern Italy?
I've found this snake in a cave named Grotta delle fate (cave of the fairies) close to Forre di Lavello in Cusano Mutri.
As soon as it saw me, it seem to be not aggressive at all, but rather scared, ...
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California central valley to sierra treks
The Sierra Nevada rise gently above the foothills that mark the end of the central valley. It would make for an interesting trek to start from the lower hills at <500 meters of elevation and work ...
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Guidebook for Hiking activities around Geneva
Any recommendations for good hiking books describing trails, camp sites (back- and front-country), etc. along with their topology, difficulty levels for Switzerland, especially around Geneva? ...
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What are effective trekking-groceries in terms of energy/mass ratio while maintaining a healthy balance of carbs, fats, proteins and vitamins?
Sure it is nice to carry around huge packs of fresh vegetables and some beef in order to prepare a proper dish. However, it takes up space and moreover lots of mass in your backpack.
Also, a pound of ...
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Trekking in Russia similar to Kungsleden
I've been walking the Kungsleden in the Sweden Lapland recently and I enjoyed it very much. I'd like to try again a similar trek but this time I'd love to go to either Kamchatka or South Siberia (near ...
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What temperature rating of sleeping bag, season of tent and R value of a pad are needed for autumn camping in Norway?
I'm currently planning a trekking trip in the north of Norway in September/early October.
Because most of my current gear is way to heavy or only for hot weather I'm buying a new set of camping ...
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Google Map Hiking Trail
What do the red and blue solid curves in this Google Map indicate?
This is around Dachstein, Austria.
Link:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Dachstein+Krippenstein+-+Dachstein+Tourismus+AG/Lodge+am+...
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Timberland classic 6 inch boots for mountain hiking/trekking
The original Timberland classic 6-inch boots were made 40 years ago for the cold, wet and mountainous terrain of New England. They were innovative footwear for their time, but now have become mostly a ...
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Why are zip-in (fleece + hardshell) jackets so rare?
I'm currently looking for a couple of things for a Nepal trekking trip. Two things are a good hardshell and a thick fleece jacket. I once had a super cheap fleece + hardshell which I could "zip in", ...
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What is the feed/day limit for various pack animals?
Wikipedia lists these common pack animals
Camel
Yak
Reindeer
Goats
Water buffaloes
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Equines including horses, donkeys, and mules
Dogs (packing and sledding should have different values)
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Trekking with a donkey
I've just seen a documentary in which a guy trekks through some rugged terrain while he has his cargo on a donkey. It's a pretty cool and versatile animal overall.
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What are quality differences between Fleece?
I'm currently preparing for 3 weeks of Trekking in March in Nepal (Lukla / Cho La Pass / Everest Base Camp...). One thing my guide told me to bring is a Fleece jacket.
I'm confused by the wide range ...
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Getting lost and circling a trail in a loop?
What is the term for that phenomenon when someone in wilderness start experiencing a strange situation? When,
They aren't certain that they have lost the route
They may or may not be walking on a ...
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Shoes for hiking and minor rock climbing in Australia?
The reason I'm asking this is, I currently have a pair which I purchased from KMart for around $30 AUD, I've been using them for a while but I found they do not have proper griping on steep and uneven ...
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Are trades routes and/or mountain routes still used? [closed]
Some background:
I live in the western part of state of Maharashtra, India. The city of Pune is located on the Deccan Plateau.
Deccan plateau itself is huge. The western section of the plateau has a ...
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Do I have to have a guide for the Milam Glacier trek in India?
Does anybody know whether it is mandatory to have a guide for the Milam Glacier trek in Uttarakhand, India? What about permits?
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How to find water in thick tropical forests?
A couple of years ago, we hiked up to a place in the western ghats during the month of December (end of it). Which is actually the end of winter in the Indian subcontinent. The biggest problem we ...
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How to prevent metal eyelets from rusting?
I have these hiking shoes that have metal hook type of eyelets. Since I frequently go to the leech infested areas of the western ghats in India, I'm forced to use salt on my shoes to prevent leeches ...
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Is it easier for shorter people to walk the slopes of a mountain due to a lower center of gravity?
Apart from the obvious advantages of longer strides and reach, does a higher center of gravity make it more difficult for taller people to walk the slopes of a mountain? Or in other terms, do shorter ...
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Effective breathing techniques for high inclination, tougher hikes
I've come across a lot of articles talking of breathing techniques while running. However, I've not come across any which talks of breathing techniques for tough hikes (tough in terms of inclination ...
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Should one deliberately eat more and put on weight before going on long treks?
Recently I saw a podcast of Alex Honnold with Rich Roll where Alex speaks about deliberately eating up and gaining weight before going on an Antarctic expedition (I'm assuming this is because of the ...
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How can I prepare my body for a relatively hard hike?
I'm from Munich, Germany. There is a German highest mountain Zugspitze (2.962m) close to the city (2 hours with a train), and I want to climb it in spring. Base camp is 700m high.
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What are the possible risks of exercising at high altitudes?
Are there any possible risks of exercising (body weight, calisthenics only) at high altitudes? I'm talking of altitudes above 4500m. The whole premise is not to lose muscle mass.
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Are there tents with better space-to-weight ratio than tunnel tents?
Sadly after many years my trusted Helsport tunnel tent1 took some damage in a storm that I'm not sure will be repairable. I'm therefore looking into the possibility of getting a new tent.
When I ...
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Can you get permanent brain damage by spending a day at 10,000ft (~3000m) altitude?
I read some articles that suggested that even moderately high altitudes can lead to some irreversible brain damage. Thus, I was wondering whether that is actually possible and what is its likelihood?
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How long until I develop immunity to stomach flu / travelers' disease?
I was in Nepal two years ago and got the stomach flu. Last time I was only in Kathmandu and Pokhara and didn't do any trekking, so it was not critical, although it was very unpleasant.
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Can horses ford deeper/faster rivers than humans?
Is it safe to follow a equestrian trail and assume I can ford where the horse-trail does? Or should I expect equestrians to ford rivers too deep or swift to ford on foot? I'm thinking of the ...
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Is there a smartwatch/activity tracker lasting 20 days for a trek to Everest Base Camp? [closed]
I am looking for an activity watch that lasts at least 20 days, since it's for a trip to the ME Base Camp.
It should have these features:
20 days + batteries *
HR monitor (chest band/wrist) *
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How can I be sure that I'm ready to do the Three Peaks Challenge?
I'm going to be participating in the UK National Three Peaks Challenge at the end of next month. For those who are unaware; the Three Peaks consists of hiking the highest peak in England, Scotland and ...
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What are the best possible ways of indicating a 'closed' trail?
I live in a region where you have trails that are open any time of the year, some of the other trails are usable throughout the year except rainy (monsoon) season.
There are also rare cases of the ...
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What are the easiest trekking routes in Sarek National Park in Sweden?
What are the easiest trekking routes to take in Sarek National Park in Sweden?
Consider late summer, Saltoluokta and Kvikkjokk as starting/ending points, 5 to 7 days without access to food store.
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Can I expect to visit Camp 1 and beyond on an Everest base camp expedition?
I am planning to do a 16 day "standard" Everest base camp trek in Nepal coming September.
Can I expect to visit Camp 1 (or even beyond?) as well or is this completely off limits for casual tourists?
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Are cheap Packable Backpacks reliable enough for a long day strenuous hike?
I will be going to a series of 6 to 10 hours day hikes in Hokkaido, Japan. Some of these hikes are strenuous in effort, and involves different terrains. The weather should include some rain, but for ...
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Accessibility of hiking trails in Nepal during December
I'm planning on Annapurna base camp or Manaslu circuit trek in December (mostly the end of December). I know December is the winter season in Nepal and is expected to be quite cold at that time. Has ...
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Interested in trekking to Annapurna Base Camp [closed]
I got injured at the age of 16 and damaged my right knee ligament. I had a surgery. After gaining strength, I started playing again and that damaged the reconstruction. And now, at the age of 34, with ...
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What kind of portable light is going to be effective at illuminating my path? [duplicate]
Currently I own what I would call the most basic flashlight. It's a small cylinder with a single bulb within a reflective cone. It seems to do a very poor job at helping me follow the dirt path from ...
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Hiking with kids - what are the right distances?
We're currently planning a tour in the alps. Nothing too big. Just going uphill with the cable-way and then doing 15 km on top. This is because we've a 2 year and a 5 year old girl with us. We can ...
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Telescopic trekking poles: clamp vs. screw system [duplicate]
I'm looking to get a new pair of trekking poles for my next trek as I find them an invaluable tool on longer hikes with higher pack load. It seems others and science agree to some degree at least, so ...
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Resources for finding organised treks based on specific criteria
I'm unsure where to go this summer/autumn. Among my options would be to join an organised trek somewhere I wouldn't (currently) want to go independently (such as for experience, language, cultural, ...
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Should I use one or two trekking poles?
I am preparing for a Himalayan Expedition which requires a trekking pole at the altitude of 16000 ft and melting snow condition. I haven't used any aluminium/carbon fibre poles yet.
I usually find a ...
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What could possibly go wrong in Sarek?
I want to go hiking in Sweden this summer with a few friends (forming a group of about 5-7 people) for one or two weeks. The goals we targeted were mainly Kungsleden and Sarek. While a hike on ...
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Appropriate terms for activities like camping, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, wilderness survival? [closed]
Outdoor adventure activities seems like a mouthful, so I was wondering if there was a more appropriate term for such activities?
Wikipedia suggests 'Outdoor Recreation' but that implies these to be ...
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Designing a sustainable and portable high-energy diet
I need some help designing a diet for extended multi-day treks which is sustainable, provides high-energy but still remains somehow portable. For some reason my efforts so far were not very successful....
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How to get prepared for Fjällräven Classic hiking tour?
The Fjällräven Classic is a hiking tour with 110 km. How do I need to train to be able to carry around 20 kg over a distance of 110 km in varying terrain? I have around a year to get prepared.
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