Hong Kong Major Territories Circumnavigation (New Territories + Lantau Island)
The Hong Kong Major Territories Circumnavigation is a 458 km foot‑only loop that traces the outer rim of the New Territories and Lantau Island, accumulating 11,027 m of vertical gain. Runners can tackle the circuit clockwise or anticlockwise, with minor deviations allowed for road closures. Completion typically takes 10 to 20 days, depending on pace, and the trail network is dotted with marked waypoints, benches, campsites and beach access points. The route showcases Hong Kong’s diverse scenery, from coastal villages to its second‑ and third‑highest peaks.
Ireland’s Atlantic Coast Without the Rush
The Wild Atlantic Way spans over 2,500 km, but this guide narrows the focus to Galway and Mayo for a relaxed five‑day itinerary. Travelers stay two nights in Galway and two in Westport, keeping daily drives under 90 minutes and freeing time...
The Highland Whisky Road Trip
The blog outlines a five‑day road trip through Scotland’s Speyside and northern Highlands, spotlighting six iconic distilleries including Glenfiddich, The Macallan, Glenlivet, Dalwhinnie, Royal Brackla and Clynelish. It emphasizes a relaxed pace that blends scenic drives, guided tours, tastings and...
Top Wairoa Hut to Hunters Hut AKA Te Araroa LASH Day 13
Sean Berenson recounts a challenging day on the Te Araroa trail between Top Wairoa Hut and Hunters Hut, where unexpected summer rain dropped temperatures to near freezing. Despite the harsh conditions, the well‑maintained hut provided essential shelter, heat, and a social hub...
Mo Kachach - Tangier - Casablanca - 2026-01-31
Mo Kachach completed a 350‑kilometre point‑to‑point ultra‑distance run from Tangier to Casablanca, finishing in 1 day 22 hours 18 minutes and 7 seconds over four consecutive days. The route traversed coastal roads, towns and countryside, symbolically linking northern and southern...
Heart of Iowa (IA)
The Heart of Iowa Trail is a 21.3‑mile rail‑to‑trail corridor linking Slater, Huxley, Cambridge, Maxwell and Collins in central Iowa. The route follows a natural grass surface west from Cambridge, traversing open fields, wind turbines, and the Skunk River, with...
The Benefits of Exhaustion
The article argues that purposeful exhaustion can enhance learning and creativity. It cites a desert survival course where participants retain fire‑making skills better after sleepless nights, and the Saturday Night Live writing routine that leverages late‑night fatigue to lower inhibition...
Franklin Nearo – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 11
On day 11 of his Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, Franklin Nearo reports reaching 118 miles total with 2,086 miles remaining. He highlights local services in Franklin, noting Outdoor 76’s extensive gear selection and the Nearo lounge, while warning about silnylon dry bag...
Bama to Baxter, Day Three: Is It Quittin’ Time?
On day three of Jeff’s Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, he logged 56 miles, bringing the total to 56 of the 2,557 miles remaining. A water cache at Bull’s Gap offered relief, but steep climbs caused recurring dizziness and mental fatigue, prompting...
Honest Product Review: Shield RMSc
The author tested two Shield RMSc red‑dot sights on Taurus revolvers and found both failed after a few hundred rounds, with the dot flickering off under even light recoil. Battery coating issues and recoil‑induced connection glitches were cited as primary...
Designing the Stinner Romero Enduro Bike
Stinner Frameworks unveiled the design evolution of the Romero enduro bike in Episode 1 of its build series. The rear triangle has been reengineered from a machined billet to a tubular welded aluminum structure, boosting stiffness while keeping production domestic and...
Episode 280: Greg Nance - FKTs All over the World
Nonprofit entrepreneur Greg Nance joins host Heather Anderson to discuss his global Fastest Known Time (FKT) projects. He recounts pioneering runs in Cuba, Grenada, and Colombia and becoming the first to run from Puget Sound to Mount Rainier’s summit. Nance...
Peg Leg’s Calendar Year Triple Crown Gear List
In 2025 the author completed a Calendar Year Triple Crown, hiking roughly 8,500 miles across the United States while using a largely unchanged gear set from the previous year. The core kit featured a Pa’lante Ultraweave Desert Pack, Zpacks Plex...
The Noise Before the Silence
Katy Eldred reflects on a hectic start to 2026, juggling a new jiu‑jitsu routine, a demanding work schedule, and preparation for the Pacific Crest Trail. Late‑night training and irregular meals have cut her sleep to under seven hours, leaving her...
Things I Hope to Learn From the AT – Part 2
In this personal essay, Lena B reflects on her upcoming Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, focusing on cultivating presence, embracing minimalism, and committing to practice. She describes a vivid contrast between a summer moment and a winter one, highlighting how much of...
Mitigating the Damage: My Strategy for Intake on the CDT (TRAILS Series, Part 4)
The author outlines a detailed intake strategy for the 2026 Continental Divide Trail, emphasizing the need to sustain 5,000‑7,000 daily calories over five months. He explains how chronic calorie deficits trigger muscle catabolism, immune suppression, and injury risk. Because remote...
Give Input on the New Mexico Rio Grande Trail
The Rio Grande Trail, a north‑south corridor spanning more than 300 miles across New Mexico, currently has a missing segment between Santa Fe and Taos counties. The Radavist, in partnership with state and local agencies, has drafted three alignment options...
Ratio Makes a 34 Tooth GRX Chainring
Ratio Technology has launched a new 4‑bolt 110 BCD chainring for Shimano’s GRX groupset, available in 38t, 36t, and a groundbreaking 34t size. The 34‑tooth option makes it the only GRX‑compatible chainring of that size on the market, addressing a...
New Books: A Fishable Feast Has Arrived
Fly angling author Kirk Deeter and writer Matthew Supinski have just released "A Fishable Feast – Fly Fishing & Eating Your Way Around the World" through Rizzoli. The coffee‑table book pairs travel‑rich fly‑fishing narratives with 20 region‑specific recipes, illustrated with...
Actually No, the Trail Won’t Always Be There: Why You Should Thru-Hike Now
The article warns that iconic long‑distance trails such as the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires, floods, pandemic fallout and political land‑use decisions. Recent events—including record‑breaking fires in the West, a 2024...
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...
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...