Hike the Highlands Festival https://www.hikethehighlands.com

    One of the newest tracks in Australia is the Three Capes Track, open in December 2015.  The video above shows some great views of the track. It is a 4 day walk of 46km long and you stay in huts/cabins.  You start at Port Arthur and take a boat cruise to the start of...Read more

Ireland is fortunate to have four long distance walks, with the last one joining Wicklow Way, Kerry Way & Dingle Way in 1996.  The Beara Way is 206 km long (128 miles) and has continued to be very popular by walkers/hikers.  One of the most unique attractions on this trail is Dursey Island,...Read more

Day four of  Hike the Highlands Festival was an important day for hikers – it showed us the importance of hiking with poles and the proper techniques.  It also emphasize dressing in layers and use of rain gear as the day involved showers. Our instructor, Linda Murray started off...Read more

At Hike the Highlands Festival this year, you will have the opportunity to meet and hear hiker Lori Burke talk about her amazing experience – preparing and completing the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge (Wikipedia)in 24 hours..  She will be presenting on Friday, Sept. 18th at 7:00 pm. at...Read more

The August 2009 edition of Backpacker magazine is full of great ideas for summer hiking and camping. Billed as the “Ultralight Camping guide. It features : 1) 81 Summer skills on Navigation, survival, weather, first aid, and wildlife, 2) 33 ways to slash weight, spend less, and double your...Read more

Backpacker magazine  asked its readers the same question and in the March 2009 Issue of Backpacker  page 10, provided the results of their survey. a) Where would you go ? Top 3 – 45% said New Zealand would be the first choice, 16% Europe and 15% Australia.  b) What international...Read more