Questions tagged [trekking]
Related to trekking tours, journeys and more
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Mount Etna: from Nicolosi to Rifugio Sapienza on foot?
I will visit soon the north-east of Sicily (provinces of Catania and Messina).
I would like to know if there is any pedestrian trail starting from the town of Nicolosi (CT) and leading to the lodge ...
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Is it compulsory to hire a local certified guide for trekking in the Great Himalayan National Park?
I am a fairly experienced and soon to be technically qualified(meaning Advanced First Aid and Wilderness Skills certification) Himalayan trekker.
I wanted to know if hiring a guide to trek in GHNP(...
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How much have eastern Bieszczady Mountains changed over the last 30 years?
I used to trek across the eastern Bieszczady Mountains 30 years ago when visiting Poland. It was awesome.
I am planning to be back (this time with my teen children) and would like to understand how ...
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Mosquito season in Swedish Lapland
This summer I want to hike along the Kungsleden, a trail in Swedish Lapland.
The trail cross wet forests and swamps and I have read that in these places mosquitos and other insects are a nightmare ...
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Actual price of trekking to everest base camp.? [duplicate]
I've been searching a trip to everest base camp and found out this (Upscale Adventure) and been talking with them for the trip. We are 5 friends planning for the trek to everest base camp for the next ...
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Will a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) work overseas?
I'm starting to do some solo hiking here in Italy, and I'm going to buy a PLB soon. I was wondering if I went to Germany or Australia for example, if I activate the beacon will the beacon still get me ...
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Trekking in Russia similar to Kungsleden
I've been walking the Kungsleden in the Sweden Lapland recently and I enjoyed it very much. I'd like to try again a similar trek but this time I'd love to go to either Kamchatka or South Siberia (near ...
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On which basis should I decide for a travel insurance for Nepal?
I am from Germany and I will go trekking in Nepal in March for 3 weeks. I want to have health insurance in that time. While the health insurances within Germany are super similar, I have no idea about ...
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Solo Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp [closed]
I would like to go to Annapurna Base Camp alone.
Time : December 15 - December 24, 2017
I've few questions:
Weather: will the weather will be too much harsh on the that period? Will it be bit risky ...
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Trekking in Nepal [closed]
What is the condition of Nepal after Earthquake in Nepal.
A trekking Company Named Budget Trekking.
Says its good to travel. But i am really confused what to do? Can anyone help me out
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How can I use public transportation to get around in Boliva?
I'm planning a trip from La Paz to Patamanta first, then to Tuni, probably will stay the night in Tuni.
I'm not planning the multiple day trekking in Condoriri, but the Laguna Tuni looks amazing.
I ...
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Does the Black Forest (Germany) have French style refuges (free, no-reservation)?
In the French Alps, there are many refuges which are free to use: you can turn up in most places with no reservation and stay the night.
I can't seem to find any mention of these free refuges in ...
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The use of military camouflage in India while hiking or trekking?
I'm a civilian. An army colonel gave me an army rucksack for a hiking trip I was going for. There are no army symbols or markings on it. Just camouflage pattern. The next day my family told me there ...
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Where can I find information on trekking in Alborz mountains?
I'd like to go trekking in the Alborz mountains next year, but so far I haven't found much information.
I am considering early June, for around 3 weeks. I am an experienced hiker, even if if will be ...
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Finding Thailand Trek Guide (Khao Chang Puak and Sun Nhok Wua)
Me and my friends would like to trek in Khao Chang Puak or Sun Nhok Wua. However, we can't seem to find any information on the internet as to how we find trek guides and stuff as this will be our ...
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