Grindelwald to Bäregg hütte has been one of my favorite hikes so far in Switzerland. I really love the Grindelwald area; the town is charming, the mountains are absolutely breathtaking, and it’s a place I’ve found myself coming back to over and over again. And this hike is no different! The trail offers a steady …
Oeschinensee Panorama Hike was absolutely stunning trail located in the Bernese Oberland and we think is a must do if you are in the area! When you arrive take the cable car to the top of the mountain. Overall the trail was fairly easy all things considering. There is a pretty steady elevation gain over …
Trail Info: Total Distance: 7.2 milesTotal Elevation: 4,006 ft.Time: 4.75 hoursElevation Gain: 2,708Difficulty: ModerateTrails: Starr King TrailParking: In Jefferson on RT2, on Starr King Road, across the street from the Waumbek Golf Course, located about .4 miles east of Jefferson, between NH Routes 116 and Route 115. Follow the road, staying to the left on the …
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was a total bucket list hike for us, and let me tell you it far exceeded our expectations! The trail and all its beauty is absolutely amazing and there is so much more to the hike then just getting to Machu Picchu. You’ll hike through caves and jungles, see …
We are headed out to San Diego for our friend’s wedding over Labor Day weekend, so a group of us decided to extend the trip and add the adventure of hiking Mt. Whitney to the itinerary. Permits are required year-round to hike Mt. Whitney to prevent overuse of the trail. The Forest Service issues a …
Your destination is Machu Picchu, a believed center of the once massive Incan Empire. You will travel there via the Inca trail, which is considered by many to be one of the best hikes in the world. You will experience something truly unique as you get to hike 4 days through the Peruvian Andes and …
The weather while you are hiking the Inca Trail can be wildly unpredictable. The best way to prepare for your trek is to make sure you have appropriate clothing and gear. In our experience the best way to dress is in layers, as it can be very chilly in the morning and evenings, while during …
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So you are interested in visiting Machu Picchu, what a truly unique experience to be able to journey along a 500+ year old trail and stumble upon Incan ruins carved into the side of the mountains. This trip was a big bucket list hike for us, and all I can say, is wow, it was …
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Each year, on the weekend closest to September 11th, the NH hiking community continues an act of remembrance and patriotism in response to the horrific terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001, with a tribute of flying the American flag atop all 48 four-thousand foot and higher mountains in …
Trail Info: Total Distance: 9.8 miles Time: about 5 hours Elevation Gain: 1,247 ft Trails: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail Parking: Hancock Overlook Parking Area just around the first hairpin turn on the Kancamangus Highway Ratings: The trail was pretty flat until you reached the last half …
