What are some established walking routes for tourists around the world? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso on May 6, 2009 - 19 answers

This is a gear nerd thread soliciting your ideas and favorite equipment, related to hiking/trekking and traveling in third world nations. Here's a list with URLs of stuff I currently use, any ideas are welcome! [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Aug 10, 2008 - 9 answers

[Trekking Filter] So we're planning our Summer trip and we have to decide between two treks: Trekking to Lhamo Lhatso (Visionary Lake) in Tibet or Trekking in Peru (classic Machu Picchu, lodge to lodge.) Any advice on which to chose?
posted by Mr. Ugh on Mar 14, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm going to japan from march 9 until april 6, and I want to climb Mt Fuji, from the bottom to the top. How much snow should I expect? How cold is it going to be? Do I need to bring boots and 3 layers of technical outdoor clothing or a warm jacket and sneakers? My lonely planet says its doable, but thats pretty much it. [more inside]
posted by youthenrage on Feb 24, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to go for a really long walk. I don't want to camp. Where should I go? Trekking in Asia. [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Feb 8, 2008 - 11 answers

i need to buy a rain jacket for trekking in new zealand in the next couple of days. there's quite a lot of rain here. i cannot afford a gore tex jacket. what should i get? [more inside]
posted by yeara on Mar 16, 2007 - 11 answers

Is trekking/bumming around the Indian Himalayas in February a good idea? [more inside]
posted by Wendy on Nov 12, 2006 - 6 answers