Hiking
- Snow level estimates
Hey! Unsure if this is a thing, but are there any useful sites or apps that can predict the current snow conditions on trails? Specifically looking for info on hikes in the PNW.
- My CDT 2024 starting gear
Top to bottom left to right (mostly): A random shirt, running shorts, leki trekking poles, 6 moons sun umbrella, sea to summet pillow, deuce of spades poop shovel, Anker 20,000 mah battery, two cables two wall dongles, 6 moons lunar solo tent, gossamer gear Mariposa pack, titanium spoon, 54 deck playing cards, allergy pills, sunscreen, allergy nasal spray, nemo switchback sleeping pad, hoka speedgoat 5 trail running shoes, plastic bags, light buff, Patagonia puffy jacket, 2 pairs darn tough socks, 2 pairs injinji sock liners, 2 pairs aso ankle braces, skiing gloves, enlightened equipment 0°F quilt, 2 off-brand smartwater bottles, smartwool tights, outdoor research rain jacket (might replace before leaving), Patagonia fleece, jetboil stove, wool cap, Sawyer squeeze full size water filter, black diamond headlamp, running Bluetooth earphones, random tent stakes, teva sandals. Not pictured: ibuprofen, Imodium, I think I'm replacing the rain jacket with a poncho, the pixel 6 phone I took this with.
- Ghost Town in Nevada
Looking west over one of the houses at an old mining settlement on Spruce Mountain.
- Trail guide equipment
My son just got a job as a trail guide in Estes Park Co. anybody have any equipment suggestions for him? Stuff that most people forget about but is something that has become essential for you. Thanks in advance.
- Looking for somewhat remote trails in Central Europe
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/6218752
> Sorry for the wall of text, but as we put it all down, we realised that we had to add more and more criteria. > > We are planning our last trip for this year and are based in Germany. Our plans/funds unfortunately don't allow something as far away as Scotland/Sweden/... so we are looking in Germany, Denmark, BeNeLux, Western France, Austria or Switzerland. > > Ideally, this trail is not too much of a misery in autumn. We are fine with lots of ups and down, but not equipped for mountains or very alpine terrain in this time of the year. > We would be fine with huts or shelters, but could also wild camp (if it's no too much of a hassle). Doing just a certain section (5days max) would be fine for us as well. > > Bonus points for remoteness and beautiful nature. Walking along roads, forestry roads or villages all day is a bit monotone after a while. > > Might be that this does not exist; we enjoyed e.g. the West Highland Way very much and are looking forward for Sweden/Norway.
- Hiking down Mooney Falls in Havasupai
The water is usually crystal clear turquoise, but had just recently had monsoon storms there the week before we arrived.
This was one of the most terrifying hikes I’ve ever done in my life and I doubt I will ever do it again. Absolutely stunning, though.
- What's a lesson you've learned first hand on the trail?
For me, it was to always bring a big water bottle (or two smaller ones).
I just got back from a hike on one of the hottest days of the year where I ended up walking around 3 hours and several kilometers after running out of water during the hottest part of the day before I could get to a churchyard with an outdoor tap to fill up on. Not fun!
- Chiefs Head Peak
This photo was taken from the summit of Chiefs Head Peak looking east towards Longs Peak. In frame is Storm Peak, Longs Peak, Keyboard of the winds, Pagoda, and Mt. Meeker.
From Sandbeach TH in Wild Basin to the summit was 15.97 miles, 5.2K of elevation gain. Stats might be off a bit due to Garmin going Garmin, but it was a ass kicking hike and the payoff was so worth it.
- Bonsai Hill, Corvallis Oregon
A beautiful day for a hike. It was getting warm, but the canopy kept all of us cool.
- Alder Flats - Golden Ears BC
Camped overnight at Alder Flats, took the West Canyon Trail there and East Canyon Trail back.
This was the first overnight hike I’ve gone on in years. Planning on doing Garibaldi next!
- Along the Tunnel Mountain to Hoodoos Trail, Banff, Alberta
Pictures really can't do this hike justice. It follows the Bow River, which is a gorgeous blue-green this time of year. Very few people along the trail, which surprised me given how busy Banff is.
- View from the trail to Lily Pad Lake, Silverthorne, CO
You can see Dillon Reservoir below and Torreys and Grays 14ers in the background.