Where can I pick huckleberries in New York State that is accessible by public transportation and hiking?
[more inside]
posted by jardinier
on Jul 19, 2010 -
2 answers
My first ever backpacking trip is coming up, and I'm pretty much all ready but I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice or share some experiences.
[more inside]
posted by hempgranola
on Jul 14, 2010 -
28 answers
I'm aware of the Way of St. James, but what are some of the other long distance hikes in Europe?
[more inside]
posted by crunchland
on Jul 6, 2010 -
14 answers
I've been procrastinating about finalizing my travel plans and now find the weekend looming and nothing planned. I've got Friday afternoon to Tuesday evening to start in Eugene (mid-state) to get anywhere in a 200 mile radius to have some fun.
I love to mountain bike, be outdoors and get in the water. All else is optional. Not into campgrounds or crowds. The 4th is obviously a big weekend to travel. There's a lot to do here. What are some favorite places to get away and see some beauty away from it all.
[more inside]
posted by diode
on Jun 30, 2010 -
1 answer
What is this
metal wire for? I found it while hiking an animal trail in the mountians in Utah. It was stretched across a canyon going up the the rocks on either side was at chest height when I ran into it.
[more inside]
posted by cabbages
on Jun 26, 2010 -
7 answers
Big Bend v. Guadalupe Mountains: Help me not die out in the deserts of West Texas in August! (Part Two In a Series)
[more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy
on Jun 16, 2010 -
19 answers
I'm going to be in Nevada City, California for work next week, and I'm planning to add on an extra personal day or two to the trip. What town to stay in for the personal day to best enable fun activities, and what to do?
[more inside]
posted by soleiluna
on Jun 15, 2010 -
9 answers
A friend loves to hike and is looking for a way to protect paperbacks while on the trail--too many books ruined in the backpack.
[more inside]
posted by rockstar
on Jun 14, 2010 -
9 answers
Backcountry camping question: Anyone have experience with commerical guided backpacking trips in the U.S., or have any suggestions for increasing backpacking skills and confidence when you don't know any experienced backpackers?
[more inside]
posted by crLLC
on Jun 10, 2010 -
15 answers
I've bought a pair of what I assume to be reasonably good hiking boots for a
long trek/challenge I'm doing at the end of August - 100km in 36 hours or so, through the Australian bush north of Sydney (bush = forest, national park). Trying them out, eg. on a 12km walk at the weekend, they're quite tight across the toes. If I keep wearing them (generally around the place, and on longer walks) will they stretch over time, or should I buy a better fitting pair while I still have time to break them in?
[more inside]
posted by infinitejones
on Jun 9, 2010 -
17 answers
I'm planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies in May, and I'd love to hear your suggestions. I've looked at
this question, which was incredibly helpful (especially furtive's comment), but I was hoping for some more specific advice. Sorry for the length... any help would be welcome!
[more inside]
posted by cider
on Jun 6, 2010 -
20 answers
Hiking, kayaking around Portland, Maine? I'm visiting this weekend and I've read many of the previous threads but I have a few specific questions:
[more inside]
posted by exhilaration
on May 27, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm going on a 7-day backpacking trip in about a month with three friends and I need your best lightweight meal recipies.
[more inside]
posted by talkingmuffin
on May 26, 2010 -
13 answers
What shoes should I get for dinosaur-hunting (and hiking in general)?
[more inside]
posted by jma
on May 18, 2010 -
12 answers
Looking for destination ideas for a five-day vacation in September, with a mix of city and outdoors activities.
[more inside]
posted by backseatpilot
on May 11, 2010 -
16 answers
Is anyone experienced with arranging a hut to hut trek in the Dolomites in Italy? Is there an easy way to reserve space in the huts?
[more inside]
posted by Xurando
on May 9, 2010 -
3 answers
Suggestions for a weekend backpacking trip to the Cache Creek Wilderness Area in Northern California?
[more inside]
posted by fdhidalgo
on May 6, 2010 -
2 answers
I have a pair of Wolverine Steel-Toe work boots that I like and have gone hiking several times in. However this summer I'll be going on a week long backpacking trip and was wondering if there are any major downfalls to long term hiking in steel toe boots.
[more inside]
posted by Deflagro
on May 2, 2010 -
22 answers
I am wanting to enjoy some outdoor exploration this year in Washington state. The catch is, I have multiple sclerosis and my ability to walk is severely hampered (I can walk short distances- maybe about a city block or 2 at a time, sometimes I need a cane, but not wheelchair bound). Where should I go?
[more inside]
posted by evilcupcakes
on Apr 21, 2010 -
14 answers
We're planning a two week trip to Peru, including a hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Is it worth spending an overnight at Machu Picchu to have extra time onsite? Any other must-see recommendations for Peru would be greatly appreciated.
posted by graventy
on Apr 7, 2010 -
20 answers
Does anyone know how busy Coyote Gulch would be in late June (say, in people per day)? Or how busy the Escalante backcountry area in general would be? Or alternately, is there a message board for people to talk about the Escalante area, like there is for
Death Valley?
posted by Dr. Send
on Mar 30, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm going on holiday to Ethiopia - specifically, Addis Abeba and some hiking in the Simien Mountains. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations? Whilst I am fairly well travelled, this is the poorest country I will have visited; is there anything I should look out for or anything I should take?
posted by handee
on Mar 29, 2010 -
12 answers
Has anyone ever hiked the GR10 (or the GR11, or the Haute Route Pyréneen, or anything else in the Pyrenees)? More specifically, how cold will it be there in April-June, and more generally, what kind of sleeping bag do I need?
[more inside]
posted by threeants
on Mar 22, 2010 -
4 answers
Can you suggest unprocessed or minimally processed foods for hiking day trips (approx. 12 hours) and three-day backpacking trips? The catch: no refined carbohydrates.
[more inside]
posted by halogen
on Mar 19, 2010 -
15 answers
Are there any reasonable hikes on Mount Rainier this time of year? And if not, what's the next best option?
[more inside]
posted by zvs
on Mar 4, 2010 -
4 answers
I recently bought some cheap ($20) army surplus wool pants to try out as winter rain & snow hiking pants. I took them out for a rainy Pac NW stroll and a sunny snow hike and they were comfortable but I was surprised by how soaked they got when they got water on them. (Granted I try to avoid getting them wet but stuff happens.)
Like a lot of people I've been wearing a lot of wool and I consider it almost a miraculous fabric. I'm a bit disappointed in these pants. Should I waterproof/treat them? If so, how?
[more inside]
posted by Wood
on Feb 26, 2010 -
15 answers
I know the park exists. I know the trail exists. I have my hiking shoes, my camera, and a car. Now where the heck is the trailhead?
[more inside]
posted by schroedinger
on Feb 21, 2010 -
22 answers
My girlfriend and I are planning a back country loop in Yosemite National Park mid to late May. How great is the risk of theft if we hike in to Little Yosemite Valley camp early and leave pretty much everything in our tent for the day while we summit Half Dome? (Personal recommendations for the park also accepted – check after the jump.)
[more inside]
posted by SirNovember
on Jan 6, 2010 -
5 answers
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
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
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 -
30 answers
