Monthly Archives: October 2012

Few people come to Hawaii to hike. It is not encouraged as no one makes much money off hikers. Getting away from the beaches and cities, the best of Hawaii is seen by hiking. It is one of the most … Continue reading →

SOME HIKES IN NORTH GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA The north end of Glacier is best accessed from Waterton Lakes. Take the boat (and your passport just in case) to Goat Haunt at the south end of Upper Waterton Lake. We … Continue reading →

OFF TRAIL HIKING IN WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK My ex-wife’s family had a beautiful cabin in the Waterton townsite and I had the opportunity to hike this park for portions of 18 summers. This is where I first started hiking … Continue reading →

UNFORGETTABLE WALKS TO TAKE BEFORE YOU DIE This is someone else’s list I found that has most of the best walks in the world. * indicates trips I have done (not many). I like my favorite backpack trips just as … Continue reading →

Since doing my first hike in 1974, I have hiked and trekked most in the Rockies, Columbia Mountains of British Columbia and the desert Southwest of the USA. FAVOURITE BACKPACKING TRIPS 1. Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon, Arizona 2. Rockies Panorama … Continue reading →

DINNERS Some of these are make-at-home recipes that can be easily dehydrated (refer to dehydration section – a proper dehydrated with leather trays works much better than in an oven) and then can then be used for backpacking. There are … Continue reading →

Backpackers and hikers love to eat – that’s one of the many reasons why we like being in the outdoors – food tastes so much better. Making up for a well-earned calorie deficit is part of the journey. Rather than … Continue reading →

BACKPACK LIST This list is complete and should be tailored to the trip. Backpack. Deuter Futura 50 or Osprey Aether Raincover Whistle, straps Serratus Genie daypack Umbrella Tarp Sleep Tent: MSR Hubba or Hubba Hubba Footprint Sleeping bag, stuff sacks, … Continue reading →

DAY HIKING LIST Pack. Deuter Futura 38 liter Ice axe Hiking poles Top pocket Toilet paper, lighter in plastic bag, shovel Compass, signaling mirror, whistle, Lighter SA knife or Leatherman Sunscreen Lip with sunscreen Spoon Salt and pepper Bandanas Insect … Continue reading →

EQUIPMENT FOR HIKING, BACKPACKING, AND CAMPING I am sure all of us have some equipment that we think is the best possible and that we could not live without. After 40 years hiking, backpacking, doing some climbing, and kayaking, I … Continue reading →