This picture was taken in the Marley Park in Dublin / Ireland.

This year my wife (65) and I (66) are hiking another long-distance trail.

After spending autumn/Winter at home, we started our on Dursey Island in Ireland. We are walking 1900 kilometers on trails E8 and E2 back to Switzerland.

We are staying in B&Bs and Hotels. All we need is stowed in 2 backpacks 5.2 kg and 6.2 kg. (without food and water).

In 2022 we hiked from Tarifa/ Spain to Switzerland. (3210 km/2000 miles).
In 2023 we hiked from Budapest/Hungary to Switzerland (1800 km/1120 miles)

We are very grateful that we are still healthy enough at this age to experience such adventures.

We are looking forward  😊

My boyfriend and I are headed to the upper peninsula of Michigan and plan on hiking around Lake Superior. I've lost about 130 lbs and I just can't keep myself warm anymore so even on day hikes hot food and drinks are necessities. We always bring our little stove and fuel and a mess kit so we can cook whatever. We've tried some of the premade 'just add water' camping meals and they're fine but at roughly $10 each they add up quickly. Any less expensive options or homemade hot food ideas would be greatly appreciated!

I do not run and only hike. I have Hoka Speedgoat trail runners but feel like I need stiffer soles because I have a little arthritis in my big toe. So the less the toe part of the shoe bends the better it feels.

I do not want waterproof shoes and prefer cooler breathable ones. I did try some Oboz Firebrand shoes and really liked their support, however they are waterproof and I feel like they would be too hot for me to wear.

Would the Brooks Cascadia or some other shoe be stiffer than the Speedgoats? I have even considered the Brooks Beast or Adrenaline even though they're not trail runners.

I am not married to getting Brooks. I only mention them cause they seem to be rated well in having good support.

Basically, same as title. Something that will keep my feet from sweating a lot in these really hot temps (75F+) right now, or at least make it minimal and of course, are comfortable.

Hello hiker friends! Looking for recommendations on some new hikers-- my last several pairs have been North Face Hedgehog Fastpacks, which worked great for me originally, but they've changed a few things in the style and my last pair didn't fit the same as the previous. I have always been a fan of low and lightweight hikers, but am considering getting mids this time, due to some more intense treks planned in Peru this summer.

While I'm not looking to make any fashion statements when I'm hiking, obviously, I travel carry-on only so I typically only bring one pair of "shoe shoes," so I prefer them to not be too hideous or loud since I'll also be wearing them out on the town. It has always mystified me that most hikers come in crazy bright or super ugly color combinations-- I can't be the only one with this issue!

Anyway, can anyone recommend their favorite go-to, decent looking, lightweight, waterproof (or at least resistant), and relatively budget-friendly hikers? Would love to keep it under $200, if possible. TIA!

Hi all,

I am a bit of a novice hiker, having grown up in the FLATTEST place known to mankind- the good ole' midwestern USA! Having moved to Europe nearly 4 years ago, I have slowly grown to LOVE hiking. I have since peaked 4 mountains, and really want to start hiking with more regularity, and trying my hand at increasingly challenging mountains.
The challenge lies in that I struggle with a number of health problems which make hiking extremely challenging at best, potentially dangerous at worst. The 3 main problems that plague me while hiking are as follows- vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), rheumatoid arthritis, and severe Raynaud's phenomenon. Vocal cord dysfunction I find manageable with frequent breaks and some breathing tricks that I learned in speech therapy (though, if anyone has suggestions for me to try to manage this even more effectively, I'm super open to hearing them). However, the arthritis and Raynaud's are what I struggle with the most. For context, if it's relevant, I'm a 26yo woman.
My Raynaud's is particularly severe in my extremities, so much so that I have sought surgeries, many specialists appointments, and many, many medications. Even on a day-to-day basis, I struggle to retain healthy circulation in any temperature lower than 70°F. I have yet to find manageable solutions for my circulation when hiking, especially on long hikes where carrying excess weight and bulky clothing isn't feasible.
A personal dream of mine is to climb Kilimanjaro someday, and I want to make sure that I am undertaking these endeavors in the healthiest and safest way possible for me. I am seeking advice for VCD exercises, arthritis pain management, and keeping warm while hiking ONLY, not general medical advice or discouragement, even if it's well intended. I can assure you that I do take my health very seriously (in fact, I avail of the many health benefits of hiking), I have a fantastic medical team looking after me, and I trust the judgment of my doctors, who have a complete overview of my medical history. Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

In May and June I go to the Andes in Bolivia and Peru. Although I will be classic backpacking (staying in hostels) I also want to go on at least one multi day hike into the mountains. I like the idea of having my own sleeping stuff with me (sleeping bag and mat), so I can basically sleep anywhere and will never be cold. I can rent a tent for outdoors and I will not be cold in the high mountains. As an experienced thru-hiker, I have a good down sleeping bag, but it is expensive and quite big in my backpack. Since I pack very minimal, it does fit in my 30L backpack.

So what do you think: should I go light and maybe rent a sleeping bag if needed, or just bring my own for those mountain adventures?

Those who have traveled in the Andes, did you bring a sleeping bag?

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Good day guys, I would like to ask if it's okay for total beginners to do the 7-day trek to Everest base camp in Nepal? Our experience in mountain trekking or trekking in general is just some light hiking in Thailand's Doi Inthanon, another in a not so high mountain island in Indonesia, and the jungles of Malaysia. Can we do it? Or is there a real possibility of us dying?

Apologies if the question is stupid but I yearn for adventure and the route seems pretty doable, I've read that for the 7-Day trek, the slower the better due to the altitude. so there

Seeing how bad temperatures can get in the desert, is it recommended to limit hikes to Chisos Basin only during this month? We are both in great shape with a decent amount of hiking experience. Was hoping to do more, maybe possible with extra precautions (outside of carrying lots of water and electrolytes)? I appreciate any advice.

If we're limited to Chisos Basin, is a week too long?

For context, I have ADHD, so I tend to find new hobbies, become obsessed, & then tire of them pretty quickly. My new obsession is hiking, but I really want to work hard to stick with it, bc being outside really helps my mental health. I actually haven't gotten to go hiking yet, other than one trip off a hiking trail into the woods when I was geocaching. I've already purchased a lot of gear (backpack, waterbottle, insect & tent spray, tactical knife & flashlight, & a couple of pair of hiking pants & tops. I'm mostly waiting until I can get new shoes (closest REI is like 2 & a half hours away) so I'll have to get them from somewhere else. I was planning on getting trail runners bc it seems like you have more dexterity with your ankles than you do in boots-my only concern is snakes. I have such a huge phobia of them that I'm really working hard to overcome & it seems like boots would be better for that. It doesn't help that I live out in the country where we have a ton of venomous snakes-rattlesnakes, copperheads, etc. It's not so much my fear of seeing one, as it is of accidentally stepping on one & passing it off. The other things I can handle. I'm live in the south so I'm used to ticks & mosquitoes. I don't love spiders, but they don't bother me too bad. Any advice for a newbie just starting out (not necessarily just with snakes but with anything I should know). I'm just going to be starting out with dayhiking a few short trails, before I work my way up. No camping or anything just yet.

Hi! My friend and I are looking to backpack the Dolomites in July. We are looking to do four full hiking days. We would like to include Santa Maddalena at the end and try to stop and check out Seceda. Here’s what we’re thinking:

Day 1: Bolzano to Rifugio Genova with a Stop at Seceda Day 2: Rifugio Genova to Rifugio Pederü Day 3: Rifugio Pederü to Rifugio Fanes Day 4: Rifugio Fanes to Santa Maddalena

Is this doable? Are we missing anything or difficulties? My friend and I live in Seattle, WA and are pretty good hikers who are used to elevation gain.

Thanks!

I’m from the west side of the cascade mountains and considering backpacking Hells Canyon this weekend, and there is some rain in the forecast. Where can we find information about flash flood risk? I know canyon + hiking + rain don’t mix well, but I don’t know the extent of the risk.

Can someone point me toward resources that maybe show different flash flood risk severities based on the topography of this general area?

Thanks in advance!

Hello, So I’ve been getting into hiking recently now that it’s getting warmer and really enjoy it. I live in the central New York area and was wondering if you guys have any recommendations for this area.

trying to get into hiking, i run a lot and only have running shoes but would like ankle support on long hikes, it’s starting to get very warm but the area i hike will also be wet, was wondering if there were any good boots that aren’t too costly? mostly underneath $250

What are all y'all's favorite hiking YouTube channels?

I'm autistic, and a part of that includes sensory processing issues. The worst and most intense part for me is that my body cannot properly maintain it's temperature. I am always too hot. But my partner and I have gotten into hiking and we both love it. I don't want to stop just because summer is approaching!

Last year I bought a neck fan and some long sleeve sun spf shirts. They've both helped me greatly. However, I'd love to hear anything you guys do for yourselves to beat the heat for summer hiking.

Finally bought a pair of Altra lone peak 7s on clearance. I guess there’s a new model so I got a good price.

Whats the little Velcro on the heel area for?

I’m coming from decades of leather hiking boots… these are my first trail sneakers. Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

Hey y'all! I'm on a quest to find the perfect pair of men's hiking pants. Looking for something that has quite a bit of stretch, dries quickly, will last more than one season, and can be worn both on and off the trail. I know that already is a lot to ask.

Good problem/bad problem...I'm progressing nicely with my weight loss journey but, I guess I've got a little bit more junk in my trunk that I need to get rid of.

I'm currently rocking a couple pairs of Kuhl shorts and pants but, I found that they're a little tight around my dump truck.

I'm humbly and a little embarrassingly hoping to see if anybody is found a brand or style that works for them. I'd really appreciate your help!

My wife and I are planning on going to the Grand Canyon next month and really want to do a Rim-River-Rim hike. We're both in good hiking shape and have been training for this, but we're still prepared for it to be a beast.

We want to be prepared as possible, and are heading up to New Hampshire in a few weeks to do a training hike. We're planning on doing the Franconia Ridge trail into Cannon mountain back-to-back. For fellow New England hikers who have down these trails plus the Bright Angel, how does it compare? Obviously temperature creates another dynamic, but not much we can do to train for that other than be prepared.

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone here has done the Carros de Foc loop in Aigüestortes National Park and/or knows the park well. I live in Spain and looking to go to the park for a 3 day/ 2 night trip.

We're thinking of starting in Espot (Prat de Pierro parking), hiking to refugi JM Blanc and sleeping there, then continuing on to refugi Ernest Mallafre for the second night. Day 3 is just a short hike back to the parking lot.

Looking at the distance and elevation gain, I wonder if these stages are too short.

I was thinking of instead hiking from the parking lot to JM Blanc and then on to Colomina for stage 1. Stage 2 would be Colomina to Ernest Mallafre and then do day 3 as planned.

Anyone have any other suggestions I should consider? I could also do something on the west side instead, starting at Restanca.

Thanks for your time!

Me and my girlfriend are hiking the Alta Via 1 this summer, our hotel before the first day is in Bruneck, and we finish in Belluno. Usually, we ask the hotel we stay in before the start of a trail to keep our non-hiking luggage for a small fee, but in this case this seems really unpractical because of where we are coming from before the Alta Via, and going to after. It would cost us a full day of our precious holiday, sitting on trains and buses, and an extra overnight stay, to go back to Bruneck.

A service to pick up our luggage in Bruneck, and deliver it a week later in Belluno would be our dream solution.

The only company I could find online is Taxi Badia who quoted us 290EUR. Which is a lot, but considering someone is personally driving 150km for us, it's also understandable.

Nevertheless, I wonder if you guys, fellow hikers, know any other services in this area? Or maybe totally different solutions that I'm overseeing? I'm sure I'm not the first one encountering this issue.