Thru &Section Hiking 2,000-Milers Hikers who complete the entire Appalachian Trail are called 2,000-milers. Those who hike the Trail in less than one year are called "thru-hikers," those who hike the A.T. in sections over a period of years are called "section-hikers." Statistics on 2,000-milers, as well as a year-by-year listing and photos taken at ATC in Harpers Ferry of 2,000-milers-in-progress can be found in the "About the Trail" section of our website here. Thru Hiking A thru-hiker is a hiker or backpacker who has completed or is attempting to walk the entire Appalachian Trail in a 12-month period (not necessarily a calendar year). Completing the entire 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail in one trip is a mammoth undertaking. Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru-hike; only about one in four makes it all the way. Section Hiking A section-hiker completes the A.T. in multiple trips over a period of years. There are pros and cons to every method for completing the entire Appalachian Trail.
38 of the world's most inspiring routes for road trips [PICs] Whether it’s Utah or Iceland, something about a seemingly endless and open road makes me want to travel. Hiking Trails, Camping in Parks, Maps and Hotels | Outdoor Adventure on PICKATRAIL& - StumbleUpon Honomanu Uka (Maui) -- Eric Stelene On Memorial Day, I took a long hike on EMI roads to the very back of Honomanu Valley then on to the rim of Keanae Valley. I did a write up on Honomanu Valley a few weeks ago. Above the falls I hiked to then, the Valley continues on to another amphitheater and falls. On this trip, I followed a wide road cut into the steep pali that circled the back of that amphiteater at about 1200 feet elevation. I named this hike Honomanu Uka and its about 14 miles round trip. I posted a hike a few weeks ago called "The Best Hike on Maui". The hike starts at about mile post 10 of the Hana Hwy. I print the maps I need for my hikes from topozone.com so I don't get my good maps ruined on trail. The road climbed steeply into the jungle. Take the middle road and keep climbing. Suddenly the trees disappear and you find yourself looking into the green abyss of upper Honomanu Valley. You'll pass several disappearing waterfalls as you follow the road around the valley.
12 Guy Trips That Will Change Your Life digg 1. Paddle the Grand Canyon Tackle 300 miles of some of the most powerful white water on the planet the old-school way, in a wooden boat.Why: Spending 13 to 18 days navigating the Colorado River through the mile-deep canyon, gazing up at 2 1/2 billion years’ worth of the earth’s crust on a nimble dory that launches you off the lips of roiling rapids turns you into a geologist, a waterman, and a more humble human being. 2. The Chyulu Hills of Kenya—the inspiration for Hemingway’s Green Hills of Africa—are where three national parks converge to protect lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and leopards—the big five—and Masai warriors have become its conservationists and guides. 3. The world’s largest mammal can reach lengths of 100 feet (think three school buses) and weigh in at 200 tons—more than an entire herd of elephants. 4. 5. 6. You’ll be stripped of your watch and cellphone. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Moab meets the Grand Canyon 200 miles south of the U.S. Source: menshealth
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Sticky Balsamic Ribs - StumbleUpon OK, Folks. No joke, these are the best ribs ever!! I always look at reader reviews when I choose a recipe. They help me decide whether a recipe is worth it, or not. Begin with some fresh rosemary. Finely chop 2 tablespoons worth & put it in a mixing bowl. 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar & 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper {I cut back on this a bit, as I was serving this to kids}. Next, peel 8 cloves of garlic. Mince them up & add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt {right on top of the garlic}. Add this to the mixing bowl, along with a 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir everything up. Next, you will need 4 racks of baby back pork ribs. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cover tightly with foil & roast the ribs until the meat is very tender, about 1 3/4 hours. Add 1 cup of water to the pan & using a wooden spoon, scrape up all the brown bits. Brush the ribs with some more glaze & serve.Adapted from Gourmet magazine, July 2009Serves 4-5
Lost Coast Backpacking Trip This page is out of date. For the latest information please go to King Range National Conservation Area. The most important change is that permits are now required. Description Trail: Lost Cost Trail Distance: 24.8 miles (one way) Start Trailhead: Mattole End Trailhead: Black Sands Beach Permits: not required for individuals (free permit required for groups) Driving distance: 230mi north of San Francisco Permits Not required for Individuals. Driving Directions to Trailheads Mattole: U.S. 101 to the "South Fork/Honeydew" exit. How to travel between trailheads? Car shuttle (leave one car a Mattole, the other at Black Sands Beach). Tides It's very important to have a tide table. These are the segments that may be impassable at high tide (mileage from Mattole): Punta Gorda (2.9mi) Sea Lion Gulch to Randall Creek (4.5-8.4mi) South end of Miller Flat to 1.5mi North of Gitchell Creek (16.7-20.7mi) Pictures From Phillipe Golle: Maps References
The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List -- National Geographic Adventure At the cold upper reaches of the Atlantic, Iceland is marked by the fiery wrath of volcanoes and the cool precision of steamrolling glaciers. It's also a spot of remarkable instability, situated right on top of the rift between the North American and European tectonic plates. Dubbed Silfra, the fissure is filled with water that, melted from glaciers and filtered through lava fields, is some of the clearest on the planet, often topping 300 feet (91 meters) of visibility. Though the water barely scrapes above freezing, it's a favorite among divers. The dive starts on a nondescript platform in the barren tundra of Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. There, divers squeeze into down-lined drysuits and plunge into the water. Post-dive, emulate the Icelandic people, who spend much of the 20-plus hours of summer daylight in their wild and sparsely populated wildernesses.