The Manaslu Circuit is one of Nepal's lesser-known treks. It's adjacent to the more popular Annapurna Circuit - which is just west of the Manaslu Circuit - and the (typical) end of the Manaslu Circuit is also the (typical) start of the Annapurna Circuit in Besi Sahar. The treks share the same route
Why You Should NOT Hike the Annapurna Circuit
The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is one of the country's most well-known treks. Perhaps second only to Everest Base Camp, every year trekkers from across the world flock to the country with hopes of walking in a circle around the world's tenth highest mountain. That said, it's not all it's cracked
Thru-Hiking Nepal: The Great Himalaya Trail
The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is a proposed route stretching the length of the Himalayas through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The GHT's western terminus in Nanga Parbat (Pakistan) and the eastern terminus in Namche Barwa (Tibet). Although in its entirety, it has yet to be
Teton Crest Trail – Ultimate Backpacking Guide
The Teton Crest Trail spans the southern half of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, covering approximately 40 mi / 62 km between Leigh Lake Trailhead at the base of Paintbrush Divide in the north and Phillips Bench Trailhead (located on Highway 22) in the south. That said, there are multiple
Continental Divide Trail Week 16: MURKAH
Week 16 on the Continental Divide Trail takes us deeper into Montana as we (again) lose Moist and hits the trail town of Leadore, Idaho (where I need to replace my lost sunglasses). We end Week 16 just south of our next resupply in Darby, Montana. Day 106: Moist Is DeadDay 107: Farewell,
No, You Don’t Have to Hike to Lake Morena on Day One of the PCT
Lake Morena is approximately 20 mi / 32 km north of Pacific Crest Trail's (PCT) southern terminus at the US-Mexico Border and is a landmark of sorts for PCT thru-hikers. Many hikers have it in their heads that they need to make it to Lake Morena on day one of their thru-hikes; many hikers are
Trans-Catalina Trail Backpacking Guide
The Trans-Catalina Trail runs the length of Catalina Island and is a popular backpacking trail just off the coast of Southern California. At around 38.5 mi / 62 km, the trail can be hiked quickly or at a more leisurely pace - with several alternates and detours available to anyone looking for a bit
Running the Trans-Catalina Trail in a Day
The Trans-Catalina Trail crosses Catalina Island and is a popular and accessible multi-day backpacking trip. One of the most challenging parts of backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail? Getting permits for the campsites. Most of Catalina Island is managed by the Catalina Island Conservancy, including