Snowfield Peak (WA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 08:07pm
Description

Snowfield Peak is an outstanding summit in the North Cascades about 5 miles ESE of Newhalem as the crow flies. Snowfield Peak's most distinctive feature is its broad Neve Glacier on the north and northwest flanks. This is one of the larger non-volcano-related glaciers in the Washington Cascades and measures roughly 750 acres in size. 

El Camino de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 07:47pm
Description

The Camino de Costa Rica begins at the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, either in the town of Parismina or in the community of Barra de Pacuare. After crossing the islands at either location, a ferry is needed to transit the canals to the dock at Goshen. From there, the trail continues on land across Costa Rica, approximately 160 miles, to the town of Quepos on the Pacific. One portion of the trail crosses through indigenous territory, where a local guide is required.

Windsor to Buckingham - the Royal FKT (UK)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 08:25am
Description

This history-studded route runs from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace, and was created by Scott Jenkins.  He describes it as follows:

Mt Tammany (NJ)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 06:14am
Description

This is a 5+km loop route near Deleware Water Gap, Hardyston New Jersey

RheinSteig (Germany)

Submitted by pbakwin on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 01:48pm
Description

The RheinSteig is a 320 km trail on the right side of the Rhine that links Bonn, Koblenz and Wiesbaden on mainly narrow paths with steep climbs and descents, leading walkers and hikers to forests, vineyards and spectacular views. (from the official web site, www.rheinsteig.de)

The WiBoLT (Wiesbaden-Bonn-Long-Trail) is a race that follows the official track of the Rheinsteig hiking trail:

https://www.wibolt.de/wibolt-hall-of-fame/