Good hiking trails around Carmel, NY, preferably at Ninham Mountain? [more inside]
posted by KateHasQuestions on Jul 15, 2008 - 4 answers

What's a good place to take my Mom hiking in the Olympia, WA area? She's got endurance for a decently long, steep walk, but she's afraid of heights and won't walk on loose or slippery surfaces. [more inside]
posted by scose on Jun 15, 2008 - 4 answers

I have decided to spend my (non-hypothetical) vacation backpacking alone for the week, in the mid-atlantic or northeastern US. However, I am not sure where is best for me to do this, as I have a number of minor concerns and have not done extended backpack travel on a schedule like this -- at least not as a civilian. Specific concerns follow, and overlap somewhat, so apologies for that. [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Apr 3, 2008 - 12 answers

I have some questions about hiking the Inca Trail? [more inside]
posted by subtle-t on Mar 7, 2007 - 12 answers

Looking for information on starting a shuttle service for backpacking/biking trails. [more inside]
posted by F Mackenzie on Jan 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Have you ever known someone to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, all 2200 miles straight through? [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Aug 25, 2005 - 26 answers

I was planning on hiking along the Alta Via 1 trail in the Dolomites within the next few weeks and I was wondering if anyone had experience in this region. Is it safe during springtime without proper hiking/snow equipment? Can the higher mountains with snow be avoided? Thanks for any tips or suggestions!
posted by RGD on Apr 20, 2004 - 1 answer