Banff National Park, the oldest national park in Canada, is the most popular summer destination with millions of visitors each year. While it offers breathtaking mountain views, scenic road trips and excellent wildlife watching opportunities, many visitors take advantage of spectacular hiking trails in Banff – and who can blame them? With so many hikes […]
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An Independent Guide to Iceland’s Fimmvörðuháls Hike
Iceland’s Fimmvörðuháls hike is a two day adventure in the southern part of the island, either beginning in Skógar and ending in Þórsmörk, or vice versa. For the more adventurous, like my BMTM Adventures group and me, it’s the perfect addendum to the four-day Laugavegur trail beginning in the highlands. Whether you’re doing this as […]
How to Hike the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland Independently
The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is one of the most unique and visually stimulating trails in the world. Not only do you have constantly shifting landscapes, from the rainbow-striped mounds of the highlands in Landmannalaugar to the psychedelic greens of Þórsmörk, but ever-changing conditions as well. No wonder National Geographic ranked this trail in their top 20 […]
10 Hikes in Patagonia You Seriously Need to Experience
Patagonia is for hikers. Though the weather is crazy, the region is remote, and trails can be rough, it’s one of the most impressive places to do long-term treks thanks to all of the crazy rock formations and glaciers. Seriously, there are a lot of both. I spent 2 months in Patagonia, hopping between Argentina and Chile, […]
How to Hike Gertrude Saddle in Milford Sound
The Gertrude Saddle track in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island was a highlight of my time driving around New Zealand. It was a unique experience in the Milford Sound area that deviates from the typical boat cruise. Prior to attempting the hike, I scanned the DOC info and kept reading how advanced […]