Living in the Alps and going to Iceland in a few weeks, I decided to invest in a decent pair of hiking boots for walking in the mountains, amongst rocks, rough terrain and even volcanoes and glaciers in the case of Iceland. I have not had such shoes for a long time, so am new to such a purchase. After trying the boots at home for a few hours, I am experiencing discomfort in my ankles. Is his normal or should I take the boots back?
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posted by eurandom
on May 26, 2013 -
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I'm going to be in DC in mid-June, and me and a pal who'll be staying in Falls Church would like to go hiking somewhere nearby for around half a day. Does anyone have any scenic cicada-unscathed trails to recommend? Neither of us have a car but we can rent if necessary.
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posted by swimmingly
on May 25, 2013 -
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Where would be a good location in Eastern Massachusetts to see and photograph both the sunset and (full) moonrise on Sunday, June 23rd?
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posted by bondcliff
on May 21, 2013 -
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Looking for hour to day long hike recommendations in the Westchester/Rockland County NY area. Adorable complication: Corgi.
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posted by zara
on May 3, 2013 -
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This feels like a silly question, but what do I do about my long, curly, tangle-prone hair when I'm out in the woods for a very long time doing fieldwork?
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posted by Scientist
on Apr 20, 2013 -
31 answers
What would be a great day hike this weekend near Seattle? We're looking for a hike that is accessible and glorious this time of year for a day date/outing.
posted by palegirl
on Apr 17, 2013 -
11 answers
My husband and I love to hike, and this summer we hope to go on some longer hiking trips that will require camping for one or two nights. What gear should we buy to make our trips enjoyable and safe?
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posted by keep it under cover
on Apr 7, 2013 -
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Friends visiting me in Nashville want to spend a day frolicking in nature while they're here. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't know much about the parks around my own hometown. Where should I take them?
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posted by elizeh
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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My partner, our dog, and I will be spending 5 nights camping in Algonquin this August. Which of the campgrounds along the Highway 60 corridor has the best hiking trails? As an example of our 'skill level', we really enjoyed the Bruce Trail around Cyprus Lake campground in the Bruce Peninsula.
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posted by torisaur
on Mar 27, 2013 -
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I want to go hiking in Cradle Mountain (Tasmania, Australia) over the Easter long weekend. Problem: I do not know anything at all about Cradle Mountain. Help me, hive mind?
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posted by Xany
on Mar 24, 2013 -
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I live in jeans and on my bicycle. I don't mind biking in jeans for short distances, but I'm finding myself doing a lot more bike riding in situations where I need something more presentable and versatile than bike shorts, skorts, or yoga-type pants, but more comfortable than jeans. (And it's not my bottom that's the issue, so wearing padded liner shorts under my jeans is not the solution I'm looking for.) The obvious answer here is pants designed for traveling and hiking, but I'm having a hard time finding any in my size (2X). I found some cargo pants at Old Navy that looked promising, but even though they're in my size they don't fit because they're super low-rise. REI has exactly one pair of plus-sized adventure travel pants and I have them, but I'd like more options. Do you have a recommendation for comfortable hiking/travel pants in plus sizes?
posted by rhiannonstone
on Mar 23, 2013 -
11 answers
What pants do people wear for very cold (0 °F / -18 °C, and colder) weather hiking? Just rain shell pants and wool long underwear? Surely there are insulated pants suitable for hiking?
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posted by mnemonic
on Mar 21, 2013 -
28 answers
A close friend has decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail starting in about 10 days at Springer Mountain in Georgia. It just so happens that I have a week off with nothing to do, and he asked if I wanted to start out with him, and I said yes. Help me make sure I'm not forgetting anything (and/or shed inessentials). Any tips/tricks would also be appreciated for this AT newb!
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posted by ghostpony
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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Where's a great place to take my dog hiking this weekend that's 1-2 hours from Lodi, Calif.?
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posted by DakotaPaul
on Mar 1, 2013 -
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We're about to embark on a vacation to Telluride with our 6-month-old son. While we're not harboring any delusions about bringing him skiing, we'd like to take him hiking, possibly snowshoeing. What's a good, structured carrier that can accommodate him comfortably? He's fairly small for his age, just now able to fit in his "6" clothes.
posted by mkultra
on Feb 25, 2013 -
19 answers
We will be spending 3 days in El Chalten and 3 days in El Calafate, Argentina in March. What hikes and tours would be most recommended or must sees?
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posted by graventy
on Feb 17, 2013 -
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I am in Bariloche and I´m going to do the Nahuel Huapi Traverse the day after tomorrow (taking either 3 or 5 days if I have the time.) I want to get to El Chaltén and spend 5 days trekking around Monte Fitz Roy and Laguna Torre. I would also like to spend a day at Parque Nacional Los Glaciares near El Calafate. Then I have to get to Punta Arenas to fly out March 1st. That leaves me with a little less than a week to work with.
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posted by saul wright
on Feb 7, 2013 -
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My girlfriend and I are leaving for a vacation in Chile in about a week. We'll be spending most of our time hiking and seeing glaciers and penguins in southern Patagonia, with a few days in Santiago at the end. I'd like to bring a compact, versatile, weatherproof camera with great image quality, 15-20x zoom, and good low-light performance -- but compromises must be made. What kind of camera should I take with me? My budget is $300-750.
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posted by Serf
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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So a week on the trails in Moab has renewed my interest in hiking. Help me keep it up here in New York instead - I need to know where to go and what to bring.
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posted by EmpressCallipygos
on Jan 8, 2013 -
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Help us hike with our dog in Pennsylvania! We'll be driving from NJ to Chicago in the last week of December, and would love to stop somewhere along the way for a few days of hiking.
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posted by walla
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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Good day hikes in New Zealand? I'm travelling to New Zealand from the UK in November to go to a wedding. I'm taking three weeks off work and I plan on doing some hiking while I'm there.
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posted by antiwiggle
on Sep 22, 2012 -
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I'd like to do some light hiking in the south of England next week, but I don't have a car and don't want to hire one.
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posted by hannahlambda
on Sep 8, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm afraid of heights, and I have bad knees. What easy hikes can I go on near Vancouver, BC?
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posted by wutangclan
on Sep 6, 2012 -
8 answers
Are there any great mixed rural/small-town/semi-urban long walks in the U.S.? I'm searching for multi-day, maybe even multi-week routes that are not strict backpacking and would not require the carrying of a tent. More inside.
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posted by toomuchkatherine
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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2 part question about hiking and jerky.
1) How much jerky should 2 males eat while hiking 80 miles in 4/5 days?
2) Do you have any site recommendations for buying jerky in bulk online (in the US)?
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posted by bleucube
on Jul 30, 2012 -
18 answers
WestVirginiaCampingTripFilter: Interesting activities in & within an hour drive of Monogahela National Forest for some adults and 30+ kids?
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posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches
on Jul 28, 2012 -
6 answers
Where should we go for a nature-filled long weekend within 4 hours of Toronto, Canada?
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posted by Ziggurat
on Jul 18, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm taking a week to hike Hadrian's Wall in mid-to-late August, and I'm looking for a useful guidebook.
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posted by SpringAquifer
on Jul 10, 2012 -
3 answers
Have you hiked both Table Mountain (in Oregon, USA) and Mt. St. Helens? How much more difficult was Mt. St. Helens?
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posted by jeb
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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My wife is hiking the Camino in Spain, the same one as depicted in 'The Way' with Martin Sheen. She's having some difficulties adjusting and could use some uplifting messages. What can I send her?
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posted by diode
on Jun 19, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for cool and cheap day trips accessible from Oakland. Preferably things like hot springs, nature/hiking, cheap wineries, etc. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help!
posted by Equiprimordial
on Jun 13, 2012 -
7 answers
Looking for camping and hiking spots in the Sierras and foothills where I can take our 4.5-year-old son and/or our dog.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on May 29, 2012 -
6 answers
Please recommend backpacking trips around Vancouver, doable in around four or five days by two people who are in shape and one person who isn't (me). (I.e. we are unlikely to be able to do the entire west coast trail.)
posted by kenko
on May 28, 2012 -
3 answers
Seeking suggestions for dog-friendly camping and hiking in the Upper Midwest -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula.
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posted by compartment
on May 8, 2012 -
6 answers
A good friend of mine has recently become very interested with all things Everest. Several nights after having a couple of beers, he has asked our group of friends if they think it was possible for someone to have summited Everest before Sir Edmond Hillary, or attempted to summit before George Mallory. One half of the group is adamant that such a feat was impossible before 1921 due to a lack of proper equipment and a cultural reverence for the mountain. The other half believe that it was certainly possible because of the length of human occupation in the region, the adaptation of the Tibetan people to higher altitudes, and the innate ambition of man. Does anyone have scientific evidence for either side of the debate or an educated opinion?
posted by thisiswater
on Apr 23, 2012 -
6 answers
Have you used high quality leather work boots (Danner / Hathorn / Wesco) in the snow? With proper care do you find that these boots are adequate for occasional use in snow?
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posted by jnnla
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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I'm planning a holiday in Scotland this August with a friend. We'd like to incorporate a few days (anything up to a week) of walking. Ideally, we'd like to go on a guided walk organised by a tour company - the kind where you stay in B&Bs/guest houses each night and the tour company organises transportation of your luggage during the day. The level of walking should be of the easy-to-moderate rather than super-challenging: the goal is to appreciate the beautiful Scottish landscape rather than undertake a strenuous physical challenge.
I've googled tour companies that offer this kind of thing, but I was wondering if any mefites have specific recommendations for UK-based tour companies offering this kind of holiday? Or any particular advice?
posted by meronym
on Apr 19, 2012 -
9 answers
