My wife and I are flying into Medford, Oregon on December 7th and flying home from Seattle, Washington on December 14th. We want to spend a day or two in Seattle. Also, we're stopping in Florence, Oregon to see my aunt. But, besides that, nothing else in planned. What she should we see/do in the Pacific Northwest this winter? [more inside]
posted by sideshow on Nov 28, 2009 - 9 answers

What might one see hiking in the woods at night that looks like glowing eyes? [more inside]
posted by weston on Oct 31, 2009 - 25 answers

Where can I go hiking within 1000km of Toronto? [more inside]
posted by MagicEightBall on Oct 29, 2009 - 12 answers

Metabootfilter: I'd like your suggestions for mid-rise ladies' hiking boots for use in a cold climate. Not really expensive, but good quality. Difficulty level: Ordering by size online without my wife trying them on... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Oct 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What sort of training should I do over the winter in preparation for some intense day hiking? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Oct 27, 2009 - 22 answers

Where in Boston can I buy my father a wide-brimmed hat to hike in? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme on Oct 13, 2009 - 12 answers

My sister planned a trip for us to Vermont next weekend, and we are driving up from the Boston area on Friday morning. We will be heading to the western side of the Green Mountains (in between Arlington and Manchester), and I'd love your recommendations for everything and anything in the area and along the way. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Oct 13, 2009 - 4 answers

I've been a quadriplegic since the age of fifteen due to a diving accident. I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with some of the best trails in the world-- the Olympics, Cascades and National Rainforest, to name a few--in my backyard, but I've never been able to experience them. Can anyone help with a reasonably safe solution. I pictured a carrying device with two poles and a harness where two strong individuals rested the poles on their shoulders. Any engineers out there with some nifty designs or ideas. I am 6'2 and about 220 lbs in good shape and sturdy physique. I would love to join my friends for a hot brandy and stories around the campfire.
posted by dthm42 on Oct 12, 2009 - 29 answers

Hiking gear in XL? [more inside]
posted by LN on Oct 6, 2009 - 12 answers

What should I take on an easy day-long hike? [more inside]
posted by different on Oct 1, 2009 - 38 answers

Where should I go hiking in central Vermont with my dog for maximum leaf peeping and scenic vistas? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Sep 18, 2009 - 4 answers

We want to do a 100 mile backpack trip over a week next spring. What do we need to know? [more inside]
posted by MorningPerson on Sep 8, 2009 - 11 answers

What are some good official sources for post-catastrophe, post-accident, or post-emergency reporting? [more inside]
posted by ollyollyoxenfree on Sep 3, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking to buy a personal handheld GPS unit mainly for hiking and geocaching. Recommend an awesome model for me! [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on Sep 2, 2009 - 24 answers

Looking for dayhikes in the North Conway area of NH. [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to go away for a good day's walking and 1 or 2 night's camping in the south of England next Monday / Tuesday and would like suggestions for any good routes people know. [more inside]
posted by mairuzu on Aug 20, 2009 - 8 answers

My dream device has only one function: you type on it, and it saves your text to be downloaded into a laptop later. It does this for a week without being plugged into the wall. Does it exist? [more inside]
posted by itstheclamsname on Aug 15, 2009 - 30 answers

What do you wish you knew before you did the Narrows hike in Zion National Park? [more inside]
posted by lbo on Aug 12, 2009 - 6 answers

This is for our Canuck MeFites (or those with knowledge or experience). Please tell me about the Canadian National Park System. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Aug 10, 2009 - 22 answers

I am planning a trip to University Falls for my girlfriend's birthday. Does anyone have any tips/ things to watch out for? A more solid set of directions or map link would be much appreciated.
posted by ishmael on Jul 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Has anyone been to the Forlorn Lakes in WA? Looking for hikes, etc. to do. [more inside]
posted by Jsn7821 on Jul 29, 2009 - 1 answer

What are your recommendations for a good water filter for backpacking trips? [more inside]
posted by fdhidalgo on Jul 28, 2009 - 13 answers

My wife and I are planning a backpacking trip to Colorado for the end of August. Where should we go? [more inside]
posted by jpdoane on Jul 26, 2009 - 15 answers

Ok I'm convinced, I want an "eVent" waterproof jacket. The problem is I want to try it on (hopefully in New York City or surrounding area) and eVent is a terrible name to Google. [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Jul 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Can I hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney in running shoes? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Jul 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Boyfriend and I decided to go to Alaska in August. We'd like to hike or backpack: where should we go? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Jul 5, 2009 - 16 answers

Travelling in the Amazon rainforest (hot and wet), Patagonia (cold and wet) and everything in between during September to November ... what shoes to wear? [more inside]
posted by tobtoh on Jul 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Please give me your best long-distance hiking / bicycle touring / <insert other adventurous endurance activity> food recipes! [more inside]
posted by Captain Rayford Steele, Tribulation Force on Jun 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Hiking, biking, camping in the Klamath Falls/Crater Lake, Southern Central Oregon area? [more inside]
posted by telstar on Jun 18, 2009 - 4 answers

We want to 1) climb Kilimanjaro (Western Breach route) and 2) go on a safari afterwards. Looking for advice, personal stories, and information about planning for the trip and training for a high altitude hike. [more inside]
posted by kitkatcathy on Jun 16, 2009 - 15 answers

TurkeyFilter: A good friend and I want to spend 3-4 weeks in Turkey this August hiking the Lycian Way. First time traveler with some questions re: Turkey, backpacking, airtravel. [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso on Jun 10, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm a female in my early 20s and am going on a company hike to to the juan de fuca marine trail in a few weeks. We're hiking like 23 miles in two days and carrying 20-30lb packs. The trail has been described as "moderate to difficult." I am not overweight but I am NOT in shape. I do not work out. I am afraid this ordeal might just kill me. I am an indoor girl. I'm seriously regretting my decision to do this. But it's too late to go back now. [more inside]
posted by anthropomorphic on Jun 7, 2009 - 40 answers

I am going to Rocky Mountain National Park the 2nd week of July for a few days. What are your favorite hiking trails, and other sights, in the park? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jun 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Hikers... do you like and regularly use trekking poles? [more inside]
posted by MorningPerson on Jun 3, 2009 - 23 answers

What information, advice and personal accounts can you give me regarding a hike into the Keet Seal site in the Navajo National Monument? [more inside]
posted by Science! on May 30, 2009 - 0 answers

I want to go camping this weekend somewhere inside a 3 hour drive (or so) from Seattle. I'd prefer backcountry camping so I've got some isolation. But I don't particularly want to hike and camp in the snow, so I need to stick to a low elevation. What are some good options?
posted by grammalvsu on May 29, 2009 - 8 answers

I am looking to be doing a charity trek across the Sahara desert in support of MacMillan Cancer Support next year and have several questions for the hive mind before I go ahead. [more inside]
posted by longbaugh on May 22, 2009 - 3 answers

A friend and I are traveling to Italy at the end of June and will be going hiking in the Dolomite mountains. We plan to head out from Bolzano on one of the lifts and hike from rifugio to rifugio (and then back) for about 5 days, with the route to be chosen with help from the tourist office there. Has anyone done this and have 1) any specific advice on which trails to take; 2) recommendations for inexpensive lodging for our one night in Bolzano; 3) suggestions for what we should bring with us (keeping in mind that we want to travel light)?
posted by sumiami on May 21, 2009 - 2 answers

Looking for some U.S. rustic beach / hiking options for mid-July. [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard on May 21, 2009 - 6 answers

My mom is visiting in late June and wants to go hiking somewhere near Boston (no more than 2 hours by car). I was thinking Western Massachusetts might be nice but I'm open to other suggestions. Where is it fun to go hiking within a 2 hour drive from Boston? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on May 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Does anyone know of a good hike near NYC? [more inside]
posted by JamesWilson123 on Apr 23, 2009 - 12 answers

In a couple weeks, I am going to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to spend a few days. For those of you with experience there, please recommend the best features of the park. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Apr 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Can anyone suggest some good multi-day hiking routes? [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Apr 7, 2009 - 24 answers

Where in Northern or Central California is a good place to vacation in late April/Early May with swimming pools, movie stars, hot springs, massage, day hikes and/or B&Bs with vacancies? [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Mar 24, 2009 - 8 answers

I want to spend a month in the summer either horseback riding or hiking/camping with a pack mule somewhere in Europe. How do I go about this? [more inside]
posted by snoogles on Mar 11, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm an avid Geocacher and in my area that often means encountering thorns and other hazardous (to me) plant life. I don't mind shedding some blood for fun but it's murder on my clothing. Since I'm in the market for some new pants, what should I buy? Bonus if they're convertible (the bottoms zip off and make shorts).
posted by tommasz on Mar 10, 2009 - 12 answers

How should we prepare for a 10 mile/8 hour guided hike through the NJ Pine Barrens? [more inside]
posted by ginagina on Mar 7, 2009 - 9 answers

What's the best Yosemite camp ground for a group of 8 first time visitors? We want to do some day hikes, and we want to visit as many of the "must see" places as possible. We plan on going around the middle of August for 3-4 nights. [more inside]
posted by sideshow on Feb 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Summer isn't THAT far off . . . already trying to come up with camping/hiking spots in the Midwest for once it gets warm. Help! Looking for specific recommendations for spots in the IL/IA/WI area, plus whatever other random camping and backpacking tips you want to throw my way. Bonus points for places I can bring my dog, although I don't mind leaving her with my parents for a week either. [more inside]
posted by lblair on Feb 12, 2009 - 18 answers

Where can I go camping within a day's drive of L.A. this coming weekend? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Feb 11, 2009 - 13 answers