Planning on visiting Seattle, we wanted to climb Mt. Rainier (4,392m/14,410 ft). As all bookings with established climbing guides were booked out well in advance, the next best thing was to try and see it up close and personal. So, with a limited amount of time, the advice was to hike up to Tolmie Peak […]
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New Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Winter Crossing
The Tongariro Alpine winter Crossing with its amazing views is awe-inspiring. So, after having hiked it in summer, it was time to try it over winter. Often described as one of New Zealand’s greatest day hikes, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be a challenging journey across a remarkable volcanic landscape. Even more so in winter. […]
Canada: High Note Trail, Whistler
Strike a High Note on this amazing trail in Whistler – wildfire smoke aside. On this particular September day, smoke from the devastating wildfires emanating from parts of B.C. lingered in the valley below. While this affected visibility up top, it still didn’t detract from some great scenic views of Cheakamus Lake in Garibaldi Provincial […]
Australia: 3 Capes Track, Tasmania
Having completed a very intense few weeks in the gym training for another expedition, it was with some trepidation that we flew down to Hobart from Sydney. Trepidation in the sense of not knowing too much about the 3 Capes Track, as it only recently opened back in December, 2015. Trepidation, in the sense of […]
Canada: Beware the Grizzlies – Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass, Banff National Park
Introduction Beware the Grizzlies! Welcome to Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass. Around 45 minutes out of Banff, we discovered a great hike in the Banff National Park, Alberta – Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass. Grizzly Bears We were all set to go, when we came upon the sign on the National Park’s Notice Board – ‘warning, there have been sightings […]