24 articles tagged with solo hiking
G'day mates! There's something magical about standing atop a Vermont summit, watching autumn's kaleidoscope unfold beneath you while breathing in that crisp mountain air. As someone who grew up surrounded by Australia's unique landscapes, I've developed quite the appreciation for...
There's something about mountains that speaks to the engineer in me. The way their structural integrity has withstood millions of years of geological forces, the natural load distribution across their slopes, the way water systems carve their own efficient paths...
The Sonoran Desert holds secrets both celestial and terrestrial. As someone who's spent decades studying the night skies and healing traditions of the Southwest, I've found few places that blend these passions more perfectly than the rugged Superstition Mountains east...
The first time I stood atop South Sister, my headphones off and the wind creating its own symphony around me, I knew Bend had cast its spell. There's something about this high desert mountain town that resonates at exactly the...
While most travelers flock to Phuket's pristine beaches, I've always found that the island's verdant mountains hold secrets far more valuable to both the curious mind and healing soul. Five years ago, following my wife's passing, I found unexpected solace...
There's something profoundly satisfying about experiencing two dramatically different ecosystems within a single journey. As someone who's spent decades studying marine environments, I've developed a deep appreciation for how terrestrial landscapes influence the waters below. My recent two-week solo expedition...
When my manufacturing consultancy project brought me to Palmerston North, I initially saw it as just another business destination on my packed schedule. Little did I know this modest city would become my gateway to some of New Zealand's most...
Standing at the edge of a tepui plateau, watching clouds drift through ancient rock formations that have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years, I couldn't help but feel both humbled and energized. These table-top mountains of Venezuela aren't just...
The first time I stood atop Slættaratindur—the highest peak in the Faroe Islands—I felt like I was perched on the edge of the world. Below me, emerald valleys carved by ancient glaciers tumbled toward a coastline where the restless North...
