You would think that searching for something as simple as waterproof wide-fitting hiking boots would result in plenty of options. The shops are full of boots but once you specify your criteria the choice quickly narrows. My criteria was simple: Waterproof (ie GORE-TEX® or similar) Wide-fitting hiking boots Medium or high cut (for sturdy ankle […]
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Canada: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Mountains – Go now
Oooooh la la – stunning, mesmerising, wilderness and wildlife. British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Mountains are everything you’ve ever dreamed about, and more. Canada was never high on our list of countries to undertake travel adventures. Thank goodness for a couple of people with passion and enthusiasm from Yoho Adventures (www.yohoadventures.com), whom we met several […]
Malaysian Borneo: Mt Kinabalu, A New Years surprise
We could see Mt Kinabalu in the distance from our hotel. With New Years fast approaching and with two angsty teenage children in tow, it was a choice between party on the beach, or, climbing that mountain. Hmmmmm – no second guesses which one my two teenagers wanted to choose! Little did we know at […]
Nepal: Everest Circuit and Cho La Pass – Stunning Vistas
Introduction The brochure promised ‘Everest Circuit and Cho La Pass. Combining Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Gokyo Lakes with a stunning crossing of the Cho La pass’. Well, the hype lived up to it and more. Those that have followed my previous posts on the Himalayas would have noted that despite numerous visits, I have […]
New Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Summer Crossing – A crossing like no other
Described as one of New Zealand’s greatest day hikes, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be a challenging journey, across a remarkable volcanic landscape. Logistics Staying in the Tongariro National Park village, we had transport provided at either end. Requiring a good level of fitness to complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike, you need to cover […]