Mélanie Fusco - Lake Neuchâtel Tour - 2026-03-07
Mélanie Fusco completed the Lake Neuchâtel Tour on March 7, 2026, finishing in 14 hours, 20 minutes and 5 seconds. The race, a single‑day, standard‑route event around Switzerland’s Lake Neuchâtel, was verified via Strava, confirming the athlete’s performance. The event highlights the growing appeal of endurance tours in the region and showcases strong female participation. Its successful execution adds to the lake’s reputation as a premier destination for multisport competitions.
No Rain, No Maine – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 9
On Day 9 of Grey Fox’s Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, he logged his 102nd mile, leaving roughly 2,102 miles to the southern terminus. A relentless rainstorm forced him to start early despite forecasts predicting showers until mid‑afternoon. Wool base layers proved effective at...
Day Two on the Bama to Baxter Hike
Jeff completed the second day of his Bama‑to‑Baxter thru‑hike, adding 18 miles to bring his total distance to 41 miles. After an early start, he reunited with fellow hiker Scurvy, who helped with a water‑carry and shared trail knowledge. A...
Andy Anderson: The Shape of Paris
Professional skateboarder Andy Anderson stars in "The Shape of Paris," a new short film directed by renowned videographer Brett Novak. The film captures Anderson’s seamless blend of vintage skateboarding style with contemporary, fluid lines as he navigates iconic Parisian streets...
African Safari: The Warthog
The author recounts a Kalahari safari where a missed warthog sighting gave way to spotting a kudu, prompting a renewed hunt for the elusive animal. Despite earlier criticism of tree‑stand hunting, the writer ends up perched 15 feet high in...
Alpine Currents: A Swiss Swimming Odyssey
The piece chronicles a personal odyssey through Switzerland’s iconic lakes, from Lake Geneva’s historic Bains des Pâquis to the alpine serenity of Lake Walensee. It highlights how luxury hotels such as the Ritz‑Carlton and Fairmont blend upscale spa amenities with...
Alastair McDowell - Three Passes (Arthur's Pass NZ) - 2026-02-28
Alastair McDowell set a new Fastest Known Time on New Zealand’s Three Passes route, completing the west‑to‑east traverse in 9 hours 20 minutes 56 seconds on 28 February 2026. The performance beats the previous unofficial record held by Ben Mangan (9 hours 37 minutes) by 17 minutes. This was McDowell’s fourth attempt,...
The Real Jacobite Trail Across Scotland
The post outlines a curated Jacobite Trail that follows the 1745 campaign from Eriskay to Inverness, spotlighting key sites such as Glenfinnan, Blair Castle, Braemar and Culloden Battlefield. It reframes the Jacobite story as a political and dynastic struggle rather...
Battery-Powered Air Conditioners for Campervans: The Off-Grid Guide
Battery-powered air conditioners for campervans have matured, with DC rooftop models eliminating inverter losses and using variable‑speed compressors for higher efficiency. The guide compares a spectrum of units—from low‑draw 12 V options like the Indel B Plein‑Aircon to high‑capacity 48 V heat‑pump models such...
The Making of the Ron’s Bikes Alumax II
Ronnie Romance, known as Bené, released a new YouTube video dissecting the evolution of Ron’s Bikes Alumax II. The episode walks viewers through the frame’s aluminum redesign, weight savings, and updated geometry aimed at aggressive trail riding. It also reveals the...
Ruta De Las Flores – A Cultural Road Trip in the Coffee Region
The Ruta de las Flores is a 35 km scenic corridor in El Salvador’s highland coffee region, linking five colorful colonial towns—Ataco, Apaneca, Juayua, Salcoatitán, and Nahuizalco. Travelers can base themselves in Juayua, the route’s geographic midpoint, and explore by car, motorbike,...
El Tunco Guide | El Salvador’s Coastal Paradise & Surfer Town
El Tunco, a coastal surf town on El Salvador’s Pacific shoreline, is gaining a reputation for its dramatic rock formations, world‑class waves and legendary sunsets. Visitors can reach the town easily via frequent $2 buses from San Salvador or by driving the...
Penang Travel Guide: Exploring The Island Beyond George Town
The updated Penang travel guide spotlights attractions beyond George Town, including Penang Hill’s funicular, the upcoming cable‑car project, and multiple hiking trails such as Moon Gate. It details practical transport tips, costs for tickets, and highlights cultural sites like Kek...
Why Hello There, Mr Kudu
The author set out to hunt a wild boar, positioning a tree blind near a watering hole, but instead encountered a half‑horned kudu. The unexpected sight sparked a vivid personal reaction, described as changing his brain chemistry. The post blends...
Cameron Highlands: Trails, Tea Fields & My Honest Tips
The Cameron Highlands, a 1,100‑1,600 m altitude region in Malaysia, offers a cool climate and sprawling tea plantations that dominate the local economy. BOH Tea, founded in 1929, now produces roughly 80 % of the country’s black tea and has become a...
Everest 2026: Icefall Doctors Launched
The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee’s Icefall Doctors have departed Namche Bazaar for Everest Base Camp, commencing refresher training and drone scouting ahead of the 2026 Khumbu Icefall route setup. Over the next three months they will install ladders, ice screws,...
Best Backpacking Battery Pack, Portable Chargers 2026
Backpackers increasingly rely on electronic devices, making ultralight power banks essential. The guide identifies the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 as the top‑rated 10,000 mAh pack, offering the highest mAh‑per‑ounce ratio (≈2040 mAh/oz) and an IPX7 waterproof rating for under five ounces weight. Competing models...
Ultralight Hiking Gear List 3 Pound 2026
Adventure Alan & Co released a 3‑pound ultralight day‑hiking gear list that totals a 3.5 lb base weight, excluding food, water and worn items. The lineup features a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak 22 pack, Zpacks Vertice rain jacket, a suite of lightweight...
Best Ultralight Rain Jackets For Hiking 2026
Adventure Alan’s 2026 guide ranks the top ultralight rain jackets for hiking, focusing on models weighing eight ounces or less. The comparison table lists price, weight, membrane type, pit‑zip presence, breathability (MVTR) and waterproofness (HH), highlighting Zpacks Vertice, Montbell Versalite...