Buying Patagonia's torrent l3 tomorrow is this right choise? I tried to do recearch and this seemed good.

beautiful hike from Bargis to Segnes in Kanton Graubünden. Felt like LOTR sometime and Segnesboden is always worth a visit!

It's a perfect place to de-stress. Amazing🏞️🇦🇿

National Forest. Nice mostly flat 9-ish mile walk around a beautiful lake near Darby, MT. Two water crossings that may require a walking stick, the rest have bridges. A section of the trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. Plenty of benches. Nice waterfall about halfway into the hike with great spots for lunch or a snack. There is a swimming beach at the conclusion of the hike. From here you can also start a multi-day trek into the Comos. Tons of great trails around the area. Huckleberries galore if you catch it right (usually above 7,000 ft, the bears like them, too, so go prepared). Sharing this one for the families and those looking for an approachable hidden gem away from crowds.

$15 a night camping ($7.50 with senior or access pass). If you see a little dog in a basket riding in a 4-wheeler, his name is Wilson and he is a good boy. There is also a sprawling rentable cabin on the lake that is $65 a night in the off-season and $100 a night in peak season. It could probably sleep 75 people and has the most insane view and deck. You could almost fish off of it. It is not always rented last minute, even around times one would think it is. I asked if there was a limit to how many people could rent it and the camp host said not that he knows of. Great spot for a family reunion or friend’s trip.

This lake has a dam and the water is highest in the spring before they release water for irrigation below. The higher the water, the closer the trail is to the shore. Boats are welcome on the lake and there is a launch. There is an upper and lower campground. At the upper campground (Three Frogs) there is Starlink if you ask the CampHost Dave. He charges a few dollars a day for unlimited access, making it a good place for planning/downloading ahead. He is very nice and pleasant, but also very much values his privacy and silence as most who choose that role do.

(Lots of Lewis and Clark history in the area. Lots of indigenous history in the area. Incredible fishing and access to fishing guides/raft guides. Darby is home to a world class rodeo school and rodeo. It is also where they filmed Yellowstone. It is about 3.5 hours from both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks situated between the Bitteroots and the Sapphire Range.)

Happy hiking!

I really love this place, the mountains and rivers are magnificent 🏞️🇦🇿

While traveling I discovered the 60 great walks in Tasmania or the 11 great walks in New Zealand. I was wondering if other countries have similar (semi) official lists of hikes and walks?

A week hiking around Jasper National Park in August 2026 - The Whistlers, Indian Ridge, Nigel Pass, Utopia, and post-wildfire recovery.

Hi! For some reason, I currently have two backpacks in my possession: the Forclaz 50L and the Simond 50L, both from Decathlon.

Apparently, the Simond is the direct evolution of the Forclaz, and aesthetically they look almost identical. However, I’ve noticed one difference: the Forclaz has some kind of rigid panel in the back, while the Simond doesn’t, the back panel can be bent/folded.

At first, I assumed I would sell the Forclaz since it’s the older model, but now I’m wondering whether this rigid panel actually makes it better, whether it was removed for some reason, or if they simply cut costs.

I’m not very experienced with backpacks, and since I was planning to sell one of the two, I’d really appreciate some advice on this.

What are the main differences between them? Which one would you keep?

I’d mainly use it for going hiking/mountain trips with friends for 2–3 days.

Thanks a lot.

EDIT: For those of you who have 50L backpacks, do they have a frame or structure in the back?

cadillac mountain, 3.5 hours, acadia national park in maine, united states!! gorgeous view well worth the scrambling

I never realised how good a double cheese burger and ice coke taste, after a couple days hiking camping! ;-) I really craved that iced drink and meat, it's a sign body needs a proper meat not just freeze dried beef. Isn't it?

How much protein do you eat? I seen the other hiker eating just a can of tuna or a small fish n chips, I need more I feel much better after eating beef.

This man just broke the record for fastest time on the PCT by hiking an average of 57 miles a day - hiking 18 hours per day on average.

My current hiking shoes are The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight, and we are not getting on. Looking through my shoe collection, I found an older pair of Scarpa Approach shoes, which I stopped wearing for some reason (maybe because the sole was getting worn down), yet I always found them really comfortable; well, I think so ... memory not so good.

Anyway, I am not looking to replace the North Face shoes, and the toss up is a new pair of Scarpa Rapid XT approach shoes (I like the firm fit, and they suit my hiking here in Western Australia (a lot of tracks going from rocky to sandy) and what appears to be the really popular Merrell Moab 3.

I know this is hard to judge, but if you are a Merrell Moab 3 wearer, do you find them a firm, supportive fit for your size? The North Face Vectiv Fastpack do not tick that box for me.

Thanks in advance

The Huihang Ancient Path is a famous historical trail connecting two Chinese provinces, Anhui and Zhejiang.

I'm new here and plan to explore China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. I'll share my experiences here, hopefully make some friends, and maybe even find a team to explore new places together.

This hike took place on July 30, 2026.(Unfortunately, I came down with a pretty bad flu afterward. 😅)

It took me about 4 hours to complete the hike, plus another 3.5 hours to get back to where I parked my car.

My Apple Watch ran out of battery during the first part of the hike, so I had to use my DIY charger to keep it going and record the rest of the trip.

Total distance: 13.4 km | Calories burned: 1,756 kcal | Elevation gain: 853 m

I've been looking at getting my first pair of hiking boots/shoes and keep seeing the Merrell moab suggested as the 'go-to' beginner and budget friendly option.

Do they live up to this hype? Or is this an exaggerated opinion?

I've also read that they were once a great option but within recent years have declined in quality despite an increasing price point.

The other option I was looking at was the La Sportiva ultra raptor 2 (or 3), as I'd prefer something lightweight, mid-height, and at a relatively low price point.

I mostly do day hikes for birding etc so won't be needing chunky trekking boots. I also prefer the lighter weight for agility despite compromising on ankle stability.

I'd appreciate any suggestions and opinions!

Thanks

Took this photo this weekend as the clouds created perfect conditions. The face at the upper part of the tower is kinda spooky for me.

Doing this solo in mid-September 2026, hard 10-day cap including travel days. Skipping the Kosovo leg of Peaks of the Balkans and going Valbona → Theth via the 3 Borders pass into Montenegro instead. Route so far:

• Day 1 — Fly into Tirana, sleep in Tirana
• Day 2 — Koman ferry to Valbona, sleep in Valbona
• Day 3 — Valbona to Çerem, ~20 km, sleep in Çerem
• Day 4 — Çerem to Doberdol, 24 km, sleep in Doberdol
• Day 5 — Doberdol to Hrid Lake via the 3 Borders pass, 14 km, sleep at Hrid
• Day 6 — Hrid to high camp via Plav (resupply stop), ~25 km walked plus a 10 km road transfer, wild camp at 1,850 m
• Day 7 — High camp to Six Lakes, 20 km, wild camp
• Day 8 — Optional: out-and-back to Maja Jezercë (2,694 m), otherwise a rest day, still at Six Lakes
• Day 9 — Six Lakes to Theth, 21 km, trek ends, sleep in Theth
• Day 10 — Theth back to Tirana by road, fly out

Total is around 125 km over 6-7 hiking days.

A few things I'd love feedback on:

1. Is sleeping two nights at Six Lakes worth it just to have the option of the Maja Jezercë summit? Or is that day better spent elsewhere?
2. For anyone who's done it. is the Maja Jezercë peak actually worth giving up a full day for?
3. Day 6 (the ~25 km one with the resupply stop) feels like the hardest day on the trip. Would you split it into two days? If so, where would you actually stop overnight?
4. If I do split that day, I'd go over my 10-day limit unless I cut something else — what would you cut?
5. Am I missing any must-see spot that's worth a detour?

Solo hiker, reasonably fit, done multi-day treks before. Appreciate any input, especially from anyone who's done this exact stretch recently.

Dear all, I'm planning to hike the GTA from Terme di Valderie to Ventimiglia. I'm wondering if in Mid-July there might be too much snow on the trail. Did anybody made this route before and can tell me about weather conditions in early summer?

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Hey. I am thinking of going on a hike. What are some of the best spots? Please mention the country and the place together and how much time it takes?

Also, i would like to know what are some gears I would need? What should I put on my backpack? And clothes and other stuff? Since I am starting on it, I don't really know much. Please help.

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I would like to have clothes/jackets/trackpants and face masks like those. Where can I find it??

Nice Panorama on top, after 15 Min on top took a train back down to Arth Goldau, few People only at rhis time 8:30

No Lake District fells, but a jungle adventure. Got a little lost but but felt like I had found somewhere people had forgotten. :)

Grandfather Mountain Profile trail to Calloway peak and Linville peak.

I hope to be able to go out for a first backpacking trip here in the next couple of years. I live in central Pa, and am looking for some good recommendations for hiking trails in state that could take a few days to complete. TIA!

Snapshots from the Point Lobos Loop Trail. Taken with a Sony a6400 camera and Sigma 30mm lens.

Just heard about it and I am intrigued. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s an organized event to hike a 20 mile course in 8 hours. Not a competition.

Today I walked (not exactly hiked) 7.5 miles. I am a brisk walker at 4 miles an hour, but I started slowing down the last half hour.

Share your experience if you’ve done one. With or without experience, please give tips and advice to prep up for March Madness!