Trekking

By Steve Hänisch

"El Chaltén is the trekking capital of Argentina and I spent more than 2 weeks there to do exactly that: hiking. The Huemul circuit in El Chaltén is a lesser known route for experienced hikers and absolutely worth the efforts as you are able to experience real adventures and see massive ice fields and panoramic views that will blow your mind!"

"Trekking through the outback of the Northern Territory in Australia it’s easy to understand why the indigenous people enjoyed going on “walkabout” so much. There’s plenty to appreciate, a stark, but beautiful landscape, where long, mountain ranges rise from the plains like waves on an ocean."

"Located in Lombok, Indonesia this National Park gets its name from Mount Rinjani (Gunung Rinjani) which is the third highest mountain in the country at 3,726 m."

"Hiking through a scenic national park like Yosemite is a fantastic way to experience nature’s exquisite beauty. Between majestic mountains, clear lakes, dramatic waterfalls, and incredible views all around, Yosemite really is a national treasure. And for anyone looking to experience this active travel paradise by hiking some of the best trails, today’s guest writer, photographer Noel Morata, is here to give us some details on what to see while hiking in Yosemite."

"ONE OF THE ULTIMATE goals of anyone traveling with a camera is to produce images that instill a “sense of place.” It can be portraits, street photography, or architecture, among other genres. But one that stands out as the boss of producing a sense of place is landscape photography — which is also one of the harder genres to grasp for many photogs, because the subject is so, well, large, and often complex."

"So much of our daily life is spent inside, with the insipid, chattering preoccupations that distance us from ourselves. Nature has a way of removing distractions, of commanding our deepest attention. She always has, after all, the last say."

"Located in the Ancash region of northern Peru, the Cordillera Blanca is the second highest mountain range in the world after the Himalayas. In fact, it includes at least 16 peaks that tower above 6000 meters (19,685 ft). Resting at their base are pristine lakes and rivers; luscious green valleys surround the magnificent snow-covered peaks. The landscapes are simply breathtaking. It should come as no surprise that the Cordillera is one of the prime spots for hiking, trekking and climbing in South America. For outdoor enthusiasts traveling to Peru, a visit to the Cordillera Blanca is certainly a must!"

By Colin Haley

"Every November, I convene with Ole, some other Norwegian alpinists, and all the other Patagoniacs in El Chalten, Argentina, for another dose of pretty much the most technical, most fantastic, most intense and most fun alpine climbing on the planet – Patagonia's Chalten Massif."

"Whereas being alone in the city is a refuge, being alone in nature — truly alone, with no other person, no cell phone (okay, you can have a cell phone…) — is entirely different. You’re not recovering from overstimulation and mixing your life with thousands of others, but instead receding to the margins with a view of just one life (that would be yours)."

"One of California’s most under utilized National Parks, due mainly to its location in Northern California, is also one of its most beautiful. This park has everything from subway caves and volcanic summits to geothermal areas and waterfalls. It is a must visit in California and here is a collection of the things you will see when you visit, based on entering from the southern entrance."