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Haleakalā National Park: Sliding Sands Trail

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:03:55 +0000

A full day out hiking in Halaeakalā National Park on the island of Maui in Hawai’i. I do the Sliding Sands Trail, which takes me down into the volcanic crater and past the large cinder cones. I then hike near the Ko’olau Gap and make the ascent on the Halemau’u Trail before catching a ride back to the summit to watch the sunset.

Kokoda Trail Tours – end of trek Owers Corner.m4v

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:56:39 +0000

Oregon Paddle Trail Video

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:40:29 +0000

Discover the Bend Paddle Trail in Oregon located in the heart of Bend, Oregon. Epic whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, stand up paddle boarding and canoeing recreation opportunities surround the Central Oregon region.

Shug and Wanderin’Fool on North Country Trail

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:06:22 +0000

Finally got out for a two night quick and fast backpack trip on the North Country Trail. Joining me was an old friend and noobie backpacker Wander’nFool. He did wonderfully …. he studied and bought tons of new and terrific gear and practiced with it! That is the way to do it. He had a Warbonnet BlackBird hammock, a Warbonnet Yeti UnderQuilt, ULA Circuit pack, MacCat Tarp from OES, a JetBoil stove, Leki Hiking Poles and some SmartWool. Packed the Kelly Kettle wood-burning stove in the outside pocket of my ULA OHM backpack. Stripped it down to backpacker mode by removing the cork, putting on a lighter handle, leaving the base home and testing out a light-weight home brewed base I made from a pie tin and hardware cloth. Saved about 6 ounces overall. Used the Dutch Clips for the first time in the woods on my hammock suspension. Flawless and ever-so light. I brought my DIY hammock and since we passed one car on the hike at a shuttle point I traded out for the BlackBird the second night. Just testing comforts. Both get 5 stars but BB has a bugnet and on my DIY I left it off. Did get a skeeter or two buzzing me in the morning of camp one. Drats! One tiny issue with the BB hammock is the ridge line when you use it as a lounger at camp. It tends to droop in your face depending on your tree spread on the hang. As we sat lazing around I saw a solution to that …… easy fix to a wonderful piece of gear. Check at 4:05 on the video. We ate well … the Kelly Kettle was a terrific …

Is there a trail that leads to the summit of Longs Peak in CO?

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:47:12 +0000

Do you need climbing gear such as ice picks, ropes, and stuff like that? I’ve never done a technical climb, I just love to hike

The SALKANTAY TREK | Hiking the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:30:40 +0000

Hiking to Machu Picchu along the beautiful Salkantay Trek will enlighten You from beginning to end. The Salkantay mountains is located northwest of Cusco,it rises to 6271 meters above sea level (20574 ft). The name Salkantay means ‘Savage Mountain’ which refers to the swirling clouds that rise up from the Rainforest and engulf the peak. The Salkantay Trek has become very popular among trekkers and adventurers wanting to combine a quieter less trodden route with a visit to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. You will be surrounded with magnificent scenery as you make your way to Machu Picchu. The Salkantay Trek is a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses can be used to carry food and camping equipment. Check the available Salkantay programs on this site : www.Salkantay.org

What equipment do you need to hike the Appalachian Trail?

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:32:04 +0000

Everything that I would need. Also, how much do you estimate it would cost for all the gear? Thx1

Advice for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.?

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:18:06 +0000

Not sure if this should go in camping or climbing, but whatever.

Me and 2 other friends are planning to do an AT thru-hike next year. We’re all Philmont and Mountain to Sea trail veterans, but none of us have ever done this. So I have several questions.

Is the mail-dropping thing essential or just something people do, we were considering that it might be more enjoyable to be slightly less planful than that just to add to the enjoyment, would this be some kind of horrible mistake or can we do well without out the mail-drops?

I already have; a good-quality backpack, a backpacking tent, rain gear, hiking clothes, and boots. Things I don’t have are a working water pump and a stove (I usually hike with Scouts so I’ve never needed to own these personally) With those things and food, how much will the trip generally cost us?

Is it more fun to do a North-South route or South-North?

Some guys I know attempted a thru-hike last year but were stopped short near Roanoke when winter hit early. They told us about it though and how they’re going to try again in April, and we found it pretty inspiring.

Thanks for any help you guys give.

Make Your Own Healthy Trail Mix – Camping Gear TV Episode 21

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:18:14 +0000

Trail mix is a staple for any camper, backpacker, hiker…or human being for that matter. But what’s the most cost effective option, store bought or homemade? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons and offer a healthy, delicious homemade trail mix recipe. Be sure to stop by www.campinggeartv.com for more camping gear reviews!

Trail Hankie Multi-Purpose Bandana – Camping Gear TV 81

admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:37:26 +0000

Combining trail maps with the traditional bandana, the trail hankie was born. Available in many parks, trails, and other options (such as safety tips and knot essentials), they can also be custom ordered. The trail hankie is a must for any backpacker who is tired of dealing with unwieldy paper trail maps. Check out the video review for more info, and DO stop by CampingGearTV.com for more camping gear reviews!