Tag: adventure
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A quaint town straight out of fairy tale begins the hike on Salkantay Trek to iconic Machu Picchu. The pristine Humantay peak majestically stood out against blue skies. The glass cabanas offered an uninterrupted view of the Milky Way and Inca constellations.
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The backstory! I just finished the epic John Muir Trail, and now it’s time to catch up with friends and family to share all the interesting stories from the trail! Being in the wilderness gave me a chance to reflect on how fortunate we are to have civilization. With October being a month of festivities,…
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The Kennedy Trail is a scenic nine-mile out-and-back route located near Los Gatos, California. Most of the trail follows well-defined fire roads, offering a challenging climb with stunning views along the way to Mount El Sombroso within the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. From the summit, one can enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains,…
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Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve On a warm Saturday morning, we started our hike from the trailhead at eight o’clock. The Whittemore Gulch Trail, located within the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve in California, offers a pleasant loop of approximately seven miles. This trail runs along the western slopes of the Santa Cruz…
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An eight-mile hike on a Sunol Ridge trail on Saturday was truly a delightful experience! It was a cloudy and slightly chilly morning, a refreshing change from the scorching heat I’d faced on spring hikes on the same trail before. This trail is quite exposed, and the scenery is stunning compared to those warmer hikes.…
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After flying across the globe and getting over the jet lag, I was excited to get back into my routine, especially my workouts. Instead of jumping right into intense exercise, I opted for a gentler start with hiking. With the joy of fresh air and the beauty of spring around us, we decided to spend…
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Nangkartshang Peak in Nepal rises to an impressive height of 16,677 feet. It’s a popular destination for acclimatization hikes in the Khumbu region, but during my exploration, I felt it deserved special attention rather than being overshadowed by the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp trek. It stands tall as a peak of a higher…
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(10/13/2024) In the fall of 2024, we successfully reached Kala Patthar. We combined this achievement with the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek, which is accessible from Gorakshep, situated at approximately 16,942 feet (5,164 meters) above sea level. This high-altitude settlement serves as a base for trekkers who aim to summit Kala Patthar, which…
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I felt river hiking is an experience I must try, especially in Zion National Park, which is truly a natural marvel. Water is the very thing that created Zion Canyon. One of its most unique features is the Narrows, the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, where the walls rise a thousand feet high. The Virgin…
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Thanksgiving in 2018 was a significant turning point for me. Balancing the demands of family and career had left my mind feeling chaotic. I realized I needed a break, so we planned a trip to Zion National Park. Zion National Park is one of the Mighty 5 national parks in Utah in USA, which also…