Mount Hale via Fire Warden’s Trail
1 Images / 13 viewsMount Hale can be accessed easily from Zealand Road in summer. It is a 4.6-mile hike. As of April 28, Zealand Road was still closed. We had to climb the..
Category: Hiking
Colchuck Lake & Tye Haus Round II
1 Images / 5 viewsTrail Distance: 10 miles Elevation Gain: 2300 ft.Terrain Rating: Fairly simple – roots, dirt and some loose rocksHike time: 6 hoursDog Friendly: NoRecommended Seasons: Fall, Summer Trailhead: Stuart Lake Trailhead..
5 Tips to Acadia National Park
1 Images / 7 viewsThis past weekend I was filming with GMC for a feature on the GMC Acadia Lifestyle section. It’s going to be great! After my trip to Acadia National Park, I..
Munkan (Munken), Lofoten Islands, Norway
1 Images / 7 viewsTrailhead: In the town of Sorvagen, just off E10 look for Holmen restaurant that features a man statue at the top. The sign for Holmen is to the left if..
Routeburn Track – New Zealand Great Walks
1 Images / 5 viewsTrail Distance: ~18 miles Elevation Gain: ~3400′Terrain Rating: Moderate to EasyTotal hiking time: 9 hoursBook/DOC Time: 10.5-13.5 Hours Routeburn Shelter Car Park to Routeburn Flats 1.5 hours [DOC 1.5-2 Hours]..
Copland Track (Overnight to Welcome Flat Hut). – West Coast, New Zealand
1 Images / 5 viewsTrail Distance: 10.5 Miles one-way (21 miles total). Elevation Gain: 1400Terrain Rating: Moderate-Higher Moderate in the event of flooding.Day 1 Hike in: 11:22AMDay 1: Arrival at 5:00PMDay 2 Hike out:..
Cenotes from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
1 Images / 10 viewsJust finished a week-long roadtrip down Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to find cenotes. We flew to Cancun Airport, and then slowly made our way to Tulum, the fashion capital of Mexico…
Tongariro Crossing – New Zealand
1 Images / 3 viewsTrail Distance: 12 miles Elevation Gain: 2500′Hike in: 5:20 AMHike out at 11:44AM Terrain Rating: Moderate to above-average in good weather, Moderate to excellent in bad weather (loose rocks, wooden..
Let’s Take a Hike – Book Review
1 Images / 3 viewsLet’s go on a hike Recently, I received a copy Let’s Take a Hike from Leslie Bains. There has been very little to do except picnic, read and spend time..
How to Not Be a Tourist in New Zealand
1 Images / 4 viewsNew Zealand remains one of my favorite places. New Zealand is home to stunning mountains, glaciers, and beaches. However, beauty comes at a cost. One wrong turn can lead to..