Sentences with phrase «best of hikers»

Another of the more popular mountains in Bali, this active volcano challenges the best of hikers.

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But this user - friendly hiker has its limits for backpacking support: While our tester in Chile reported no soreness after climbing more than 5,000 feet with a 45 - pound load, another tester said the lack of a stiff shank makes these boots best suited to loads under 40 pounds.

For years, the Sheriff's Air - 1 team has been one of the most well respected Aviation Units for the pilots» ability to locate and rescue residents in need, including saving people from going over Niagara Falls and hikers lost in dense woods.

Whether you're an experienced hiker or you're just looking to get your feet wet, you'll need a good pair of shoes to support you on your trek.

And it could open the door to better recipes for the anti-venom used to rescue hikers and others who find themselves on the wrong end of a rattlesnake encounter, said lead researcher Matthew Holding, a graduate student in evolution, ecology and organismal biology.

On the biggies—trails.com and localhikes.com, as well as with the online tool Nature Find (visit nwf.org, the National Wildlife Federation's website)-- you can search locations by zip code and read detailed information, including trail length, level of difficulty, scenery you'll see along the way and hiker reviews.

Krystyn is a certified yoga instructor, wellness and lifestyle counselor, as well as part - time cowgirl, hiker, camper, music maker, and lover of outdoor activities, including but not limited to fireside shenanigans, pancake dinners and outdoor showering.

Krystyn is a certified yoga instructor, wellness and lifestyle counselor, as well as part - time cowgirl, hiker, camper, music maker, and lover of outdoor activities, including but not...

Keep in mind though that I'm an avid hiker and mountain biker in the summer, and I live at high elevation (7500 feet above sea level), so I get a good deal of daily sun, which is why my levels jumped from 35 - 52 ng / ml after a couple months of daily summer sun.

Dr. Hillary is a mother to three amazing kids (ages 14, 12, and 9), an avid hiker in her backyard hills of San Anselmo, a devotee of adventurous world travel, and tries her best to laugh every day and truly enjoy this amazing life.

One of the more popular mountains, Piestewa Peak, is loved by both frequent hikers and casual adventurers as time well - spent to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery.

He was also one of the best things in Richard Curtis's over-egged Love Actually (2003), and note - perfect as the voices of Marvin the Paranoid Android in The Hitch - Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) and Absalom the Caterpillar in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland (2010).

We replied «good afternoon» to the «hiya» greeting of fellow hikers, and mastered the fine art of starting a coal fire no more artfully than the Wednesday Daughters do.

-- Stephen Altschuler, author of The Mindful Hiker: On the Trail to Find — the Path (DeVorss); named a best biography / self - help and book by the — Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR)

Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Women's Coming in at a lower price than the competition, specifically designed with female hikers in mind, and offering some of the best comfort and grip on the market, the Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock puts itself above the rest.

Here are the 7 best backpacks for every kind of hiker.

Now, picture yourself being so well trained and so committed to assisting hikers up and down the mountain that you continue to do your job even though you are starving, dehydrated and on the brink of death.

You also have to consider that while your dog might be friendly, other dogs (and people) may not be as friendly, so it is good trail etiquette to have control of your dog and have him sitting or walking next to you when other hikers walk by.

At an elevation of more than 2,400 feet, Mt. Tam's West Peak gives hikers and selfie - takers a front row seat to one of the best views in Marin County.

One of the famous and best hiking trails is the E4 trail that links Larnaca with Paphos, taking hikers through pine forests, mountains, and monasteries, and mixing natural beauty with sites of historical interest.

Intermediate hikers can spend an afternoon heading up Mount Godøyfjellet, where you can look down on the Alnes Lighthouse, as well as out and over the vastness of the Atlantic; once you've reached the top, you can also hike around the scenic alpine Lake Alnesvatnet.

A portion of the path is rutted with roots and rocks, so good shoes are a must, and a rope «bannister» tied to the trees helps hikers navigate the steepest sections.

San Diego has routes appropriate to hikers of all ages, skill levels, and ambition, as well as routes that are perfect for dog lovers and families.

The site is useful for anyone already hiking who is looking for hike ideas, for someone interested in trying hiking out to see if they like it, and for out - of - area hikers who have moved to NJ (or are visiting) and want to know where the best hiking is.

Featuring the stunning typical Finnish landscapes and scenery, keen walkers and hikers will love exploring the forests, mountains and coastal areas, while anyone who enjoys taking in a little culture and the arts is well catered for with numerous museums, points of interest and shops selling local handicrafts.

The number one stop is Kenya, where tourism is a huge part of the economy thanks to attractive beaches and expansive national parks, as well as the snow - capped Mount Kenya attracting intrepid climbers and hikers.

The song can calm even the leggiest of distance or may be on high Sunday drive, always seems to like a good time to play this beautiful song; because music and lyrics of are flawless for any traveler or hiker with the hint of reminiscence.

But effectively, for the more hardened hiker, the combination makes two days of good hiking through the Rotsboom and Hamerkop kloofs.

The pretty alpine flowers and hikers give way to crisp white snow as the temperature drops, and winter sports enthusiasts - many from Britain - flock here for some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding.

Less adventurous hikers can leave the backpack at home and still get a taste of Cape Scott's unique terrain and spectacular Pacific Ocean vistas along this well - maintained gravel trail, which ends at the sandy shore of San Josef Bay in the southeastern corner of the park.

Beach bums in need of some rest and relaxation should head to Maui (also good for windsurfing and whale watching), while hikers looking for stunning scenery and plenty of clean air will love Kaua`i.

We are in good physical condition (both do lots of sports), but not so experienced hikers.

The reserve is also well - suited for swimmers, divers and hikers — it's an area of outstanding natural beauty and is well worth a visit!

Like the Drakensberg in KwaZulu Natal and the Wolkberg Wilderness Area in Limpopo, the Cederberg Wilderness gives total freedom to the hiker with 300 kilometres of well maintained hiking trails and plenty of rock climbing opportunities.

This is a good thing for the adventure lovers, hikers and bush - walkers because it limits the amount of visitors and crowds.

GCWF 2017 was a total success as a meeting point for hikers from all over the world and it was sponsored by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria through the Gran Canaria Tourist Board, Insular Institute of Sports and its project «Gran Canaria European Sport Island», as well as the municipalities of La Aldea de San Nicolás, Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, San Bartolomé of Tirajana (Maspalomas Costa Canaria) and Agaete.

Although it is accessible to most levels of hikers with good fitness levels, the altitude, length of trekking each day, and tough uphill / downhill stretches definitely increase the difficulty of this hike.

One of our German friends had better luck spotting them in the late afternoon; his approach was to lag behind other hikers and whenever he saw a lot of commotion and pointing at the trees, he knew there was a koala ahead.

A stroll along this route takes you through the pretty villages of Holford, West Quantoxhead and Bicknoller - though unless you're a determined hiker it's probably best to take your time and break up the walk over a weekend to make the most of your steam train holiday.

The gorge around which the town is based is itself a haven for hikers, and a stroll into the depths of the natural phenomenon will offer you the best vantage point in which to take your 300th photo of the stunning Puente Nuevo.

A paradise for nature lovers, hikers and trout fishers as well, San Gerardo de Dota is a tiny farming community that sits in the narrow valley of the Savegre River, an excellent place to catch trout.

Located off of Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, this serene park is home to a peaceful beach and coastal dune lake, as well as a 1.5 - mile nature trail for hikers.

The range of trails in the park will suit beginner and experienced hikers alike, and there's really no better way to explore this dramatic landscape.

This amazing site has been named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it is a well - known centre for climbers, cavers; as well as the perfect place for hikers, walkers and foodies.

For the city - loving hiker, Cape Town boasts the best of both worlds — towering mountains next to beautiful beaches, with the city sprawled in between.

More adventurous hikers are also well catered for with a number of overnight and multi-day walks within easy reach of Queenstown.

Governments need to establish healthy tourism numbers and determine what they can do to protect their ecosystems: Thailand now limits new building in the Andaman islands, post-tsunami; New Zealand limits the number of eager hikers who are allowed to trek Milford Sound; and then on home territory, where you'd think we'd know better, our destruction of possible eco-tourism magnets like the Everglades and the Colorado River continue unabated.

Does this mean that the dynamics of a rock disturbed by a hiker on a mountain are best described by the force that originally caused its motion?

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