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Australia
 
Bungles Bungles, Western Australia
July 16, 2019. Two-day hike to Piccaninny Gorge, in the Bungles Bungles area, Purnululu National Park. Overnight at Black Rock Pool.
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Nitmiluk Southern Walks, Northern Territory
July 09, 2019. 4-day hike in Nitmiluk National Park Southern Walks. Camping at Dunlop Swamp, Lily Pond and 8th Gorge.
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Yurmikmik, Northern Territory
July 08, 2019. Overnight hike in Yurmikmik, Kakadu National Park. Camping at Motor Car Falls.
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Austria
 
Stubai Alps
August 08, 2011. 5-day hike in the Stubai Alps, south of Innsbruck. Starting at the Grinzens community, passing by the Adolf-Pichler hut, the Franz-Senn hut, the Rinnenspitze (3003 m), the Regensburger hut and finishing at Neustift. Great views from the Seejöchl, the Rinnenspitze and the Basslerjoch.
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Track on wandermap.net    
 
 
Brazil
 
Pedra da Gavea
January 23, 2015. Day hike to Pedra da Gavea, by Rio de Janeiro. Legend has it that there's a secret gate to Machu Picchu up there.
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Rio Negro near Manaus, Amazon
January 26, 2015. 3 days in jungle lodge on Rio Negro, near Cachoeira do Castanho, Amazon.
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Canada
 
Beth Lake
May 19, 2013. Day hike around Beth Lake and Mt. Capilano, BC.
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Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge, Garibaldi NP, BC
May 31, 2015. Two-day hike to Taylor Meadows, Panorama Ridge, the Black Tusk and Garibaldi Lake in Garibaldi National Park.
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Bocks Lake, Kluane NP, Yukon
August 25, 2017. Two-day hike to Bocks Lake, Kluane National Park, including an excursion to Duke Pass. Magnificent views at Duke Pass, down into the Duke River valley. Most of the hike is on boulders and gravel.
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Bowen Island
June 30, 2013. Day hike to Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island, BC.
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Brandywine Mountain
July 02, 2013. Day hike to Brandywine Mountain through Brandywine Meadows. Excellent view from the summit.
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Brew hut
September 22, 2012. Easy two-day hike to Brew hut and Keg Peak. Overnight at Brew hut and return to starting point the other day.
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Brohm Ridge, BC
July 05, 2015. Day hike to Brohm Ridge off Mount Garibaldi.
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Cypress Peak area, BC
October 03, 2015. Day hike through Cypress Peak area towards Mt Fee.
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Donjek route, Kluane NP, Yukon
July 10, 2013. Difficult 8 day hike along the Donjek route (110 km), at Kluane National Park, Yukon. Highlights are the Donjek Glacier, Donjek River, Duke River, Hoge Pass and Atlas Pass. Be prepared for steep terrain and strong river crossings.
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Detailed trip report by Thomas Grau    
Elfin lakes (hike)
September 30, 2012. Easy one-day hike to Elfin lakes and saddle trail. Trailpeak (car parking) accessible from Squamish.
GPS Track (google-earth).kmz    
Elfin lakes (ski)
April 06, 2014. One-day ski to Elfin lakes. Trailpeak (car parking) accessible from Squamish.
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Elk Island National Park (Alberta)
June 01, 2013. Easy one-day hike along Wood Bison Trail (16 km) in Elk Island National Park. Great chances to see Wood Bison and Moose.
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Elk Mountain, Chilliwack, BC
May 12, 2018. Day hike along Elk-Thurston trail up to Elk Mountain.
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Flora Lake, Chilliwack, BC
July 22, 2018. Day hike to Flora Lake and Lindeman Lake, near Chilliwack, BC. Highlights include several boulder fields, beautiful cold lakes and great views on the way to Flora Lake.
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Garibaldi Provincial Park
August 16, 2012. Moderate, two day hike in Garibaldi provincial park, south-east of Whistler town. Starting at Rubble creek, ascending to Garibaldi Lake and Panorama ridge, continuing along the Helm creek trail to Cheakamus lake, continuing north-west to Loggers crater lake and finishing at Athletes village 2010 south-west of Whistler. Highlights are the Garibaldi lake and the view from Panorama ridge.
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Garibaldi Lesser Lake
March 16, 2016. One day skiing, starting from the Black Tusk trail head to Garibaldi Lesser Lake.
Iceline trail, Yoho National Park
August 11, 2015. Moderate 2 day hike on the Iceline trail in Yoho National Park (Canadian Rockies).
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Joffre Lakes, BC
October 31, 2017. Morning hike to Joffre Lakes.
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The Lions, BC
October 13, 2013. Easy day hike to The Lions, starting and ending at Lions Bay. Scramble to the West Lion Peak involves high exposure.
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Marriott Basin, BC
July 15, 2018. Two-day hike to Marriott meadows, wild camping by the lake.
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Mt Brunswick, BC
October 26, 2013. Easy day hike to Mt Brunswick, starting and ending at Lions Bay. Scramble to the peak involves some minor exposure.
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Mount Cook, BC
September 01, 2013. Two day hike to Wedgemount Lake and Mt. Cook. Strenuous ascent but excellent views on Weart Glacier, Armchair Glacier and Wedgemount Glacier.
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Mount Harvey
March 23, 2013. Moderate day hike to Mt Harvey, starting and ending at Lions Bay.
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Mount Marriott, BC
September 14, 2013. Two day hike to Marriott meadows and towards Mt. Marriott. Some scrambling required.
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Mount Seymour
October 10, 2012. Easy day hike to Mount Seymour via first and second peak. Start and end at Mt Seymour ski resort.
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Mt Fee area, BC
August 17, 2016. Day hike around Mt Fee, in Squamish Valley, BC. Hike begins with mild bushwhacking through a semi-open forest and quickly moves into gorgeous alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
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Mt Price, Garibaldi NP
August 05, 2014. Two day hike to Mt Price in Garibaldi NP. Starting at Rubble creek and reaching Mt Price via Garibaldi Lake.
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North Coast Trail (Cape Scott NP), Vancouver Island
August 26, 2014. Moderate 7 day hike along the North Coast Trail at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Starting at Shushartie Bay (drop-off by boat from Port Hardy), moving West towards Skinner Creek, Nahwitti River, Cape Sutil, Shuttleworth Bight, Laura Creek and Nels Bight. One-day visit to Experiment Bight and the Cape Scott lighthouse. Ending at San Josef trailhead. Highlights: Beautiful wild beaches, amazing intertidal zones.
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Rohr Lake, BC
April 17, 2016. Snowshoe day hike to Rohr Lake area, near Pemberton.
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Russet Lake, BC
November 17, 2016. Two-day snowshoeing along Singing Pass and to Russet Lake. Camping with a beautiful morning view.
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Samuel Glacier, BC
July 22, 2013. Day hike to Samuel Glacier in Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park, British Columbia.
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Sheep Mountain, Kluane NP, Yukon
July 18, 2013. Day hike to Sheep Mountain, Kluane National Park, Yukon.
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Skyline trail, Jasper National Park
August 11, 2015. Moderate 3 day hike on the Skyline trail in Jasper National Park (Canadian Rockies).
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Slims River, Kluane NP, Yukon
August 22, 2017. Three-day hike in the Slims River valley, Kluane National Park, to the Kaskawulsh Glacier. Includes river crossings, flooded grasslands and some scrambling.
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Sphinx hut at Garibaldi Lake
January 19, 2013. Easy two day hike from Rubble Creel to Sphinx hut (Burton hut) on east side of Garibaldi lake. Lake crossing only possible in Winter.
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Tombstone TP, Yukon
July 17, 2013. Moderate 4 day hike through Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon. Passing through Grizzly Lake, Divide Lake, Talus Lake, Cathedral Mountain and exiting via the North Clondike River valley. Be prepared for heavy bushwhacking in North Klondike River valley.
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Unnecessary Mountain
November 17, 2014. Day hike to Mt Unnecessary, starting at and returning to Cypress ski resort parking.
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Wedgemount Lake, BC
November 04, 2018. Day hike to Wedgemount Lake.
White Goat Wilderness Area, Canadian Rockies
August 07, 2018. 4 day hike in White Goat Wilderness Area, near Jasper National Park (Canadian Rockies). Highlights include Cataract Pass and the view into the Valley of the Lakes.
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Costa Rica
 
Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula
December 21, 2012. Demanding, 4 day hike in Corcovado rainforest. Starting at La Palma, moving to La Sirena ranger station via Los Patos and finishing at La Leona ranger station. Beware of high tides, crocodiles and sharks at river crossings between La Sirena and La Leona.
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Cyprus
 
Saint Theodoros
December 28, 2015. Day hike in Saint Theodoros canyon, Southern Cyprus.
 
 
France - Grenoble
 
Aspres les Corps
February 26, 2011. One day hike starting at the Aspres les Corps (Motty bus station) and finishing at the St. Firmin village. Time needed around 7 hours.
Geoportail map    
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Chamechaude
October 23, 2010. One day hike starting and finishing at le Sappey en Chartreuse. Great view on the Grand Som and the Dent de Crolles from the Chamechaude top. Time needed around 7 hours.
Geoportail map    
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Dent de Crolles
February 05, 2011. One day hike starting and finishing at the St. Pancrasse village, mounting the famous Dent de Crolles rock. Time needed around 8 hours. Magnificent views on top of the rock.
Geoportail map    
GPS track (google-earth).kmz    
Le Grand Serre
November 16, 2010. One day hike starting at the Laffrey lake (La Mure), passing by the Grand Serre and finishing at the Séchilienne village. Time needed around 10 hours.
Geoportail map    
GPS track (google-earth).kmz    
Plateau du Cornafion
February 13, 2011. One day hike starting and finishing at the Villard de Lans (Vercors), mounting the Plateau du Cornafion. Time needed around 9 hours. Great view from the plateau and the Rochers de l'Ours.
Geoportail map    
GPS track (google-earth).kmz    
Refuge de la Pra
March 07, 2011. Two day hike from Recoin de Chamrousse to the Pra refuge and back. Attention: Great risk of avalanches in winter times.
Geoportail map    
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St Pierre de Chartreuse
March 12, 2011. One day hike starting and finishind at the community St. Pierre de Chartreuse. Great view from the Col de Bovinant. Time needed about 8 hours.
Geoportail map    
GPS track (google-earth).kml    
Le Taillefer
March 23, 2011. Two day hike, starting at Bourg d'Oisans (La Paute Pont bus station), overnighting at the Refuge du Taillefer and finishing at the Séchilienne. Great view from the refuge.
Geoportail map    
GPS track (google-earth).kmz    
 
 
Germany
 
Jena
May 27, 2011. Long distance hike (100 km) around the city Jena.
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Sächsische Schweiz
May 28, 2012. Walk around Affensteine, Schrammsteine and Lichtenhein.
Zugspitze
August 01, 2011. Demanding hike starting and ending at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Passing by the Eibsee, mounting the south-eastern side, passing by the Wiener-Neustädter hut up to the peak (2962 m). Descent via the Knorrhütte, the Reintal and the Partnachklam. Total duration 2 days.
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Iceland
 
Laugavegur
July 14, 2012. Six day hike in southern Iceland. Starting at Eldgá, going south-west to Strútslaug, continuing north to Torfajökull glacier and Landmannalaugar, then south along the Laugavegur trail to Álftavatn and eventually ending at Húsadalur in Þórsmörk. Demanding hike up to Landmannalaugar, then moderate. Includes river crossings. Highlights are hot sources, views on glaciers and paths through lava fields.
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Skaftafell
July 24, 2012. Easy morning walk in the Skaftafell national park in south-east Iceland. Starting at Skaftafell campsite, passing by the Svartifoss waterfall and reaching the Glama viewpoint by the Skaftafellsjökull glacier.
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Italy
 
Etna
January 03, 2012. 4-day tour on the south side of Mount Etna on Sicily. Starting from Zafferana Etnea, side-trips to Serra del Salifizio & Schiena dell Asino, reaching Rifugio Ariel (Hostel) and returning to Zafferana Etnea.
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Kenya
 
Masai Mara
June 18, 2018. Safari through Masai Mara National Reserve.
 
 
New Zealand
 
Mueller Hut, Mt Cook area
December 06, 2018. Day hike to Mueller hut, in Mt Cook area, South Island.
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Taranaki
December 27, 2018. Overnight hike to Taranaki mountain (Fanthams Peak), South Island.
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Tazman Glacier
December 07, 2018. Day hike to Tazman Glacier, in Mt Cook area, South Island.
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Norway
 
Hardangerjøkulen
June 21, 2012. Eight-day hike around the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. First half starting at Eidfjord, ending at Rembesdalseter. Second half along the Rallarvegen, starting at Haugastøl, passing through Finse, Fagernut, Hallingskeid, Myrdal and Flåm. Highlights are the Hardangerjøkulen glacier and Flåmsdalen. Be aware of melting snow around June.
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South Africa
 
Olifants
June 10, 2018. Four-day hike through Kruger National Park, along the Olifants River.
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Spain
 
Sierra de Guadarrama
June 03, 2012. Three-day hike in Sierra de Guadarrama, north to Madrid. Starting at Puerto de Navacerrada, traversing the Cuerda Larga to the East up to Asómate de Hoyos, passing Las Torres de Pedriza, descending the Cuerda de las Milaneras down to Charca Verde, ascending to the West along the Rio Manzanares, passing La Maliciosa and Bola del Mundo and returning back to Puerto de Navacerrada.
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USA
 
Mt Scott, Crater Lake park, Oregon
September 04, 2023. Day hike to Mt Scott, in Crater Lake park, Oregon.
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Four-in-one-cones, Three Sisters wilderness
September 08, 2022. Day hike to Four-in-one-cones crater, in Three Sisters wilderness area, Oregon.
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Green Lakes, Three Sisters wilderness
June 29, 2021. Overnight hike to Green Lakes, in Three Sisters wilderness area, Oregon.
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San Joaquin Ridge, California
June 23, 2017. Day hike to San Joaquin Ridge, north of Mammoth mountain.
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Scott Mountain, Oregon
August 31, 2022. Day hike to Scott Mountain, in Mt. Washington Wilderness, Oregon.
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Tire Mountain, Oregon
June 22, 2022. Day hike to Tire Mountain, Willamette National Forest
Tumalo Peak, Oregon
September 07, 2023. Day hike to Tumalo Peak, near Sisters area, Oregon
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Twin Peaks, Oregon
July 14, 2022. Day hike to Twin Peaks, Willamette National Forest
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