This route establishes a repeatable coast to border crossing of China, beginning at Nanhuizui Guanhai Park on the East China Sea and finishing at Khorgos Port of Entry on China’s western border with Kazakhstan.

The goal is a continuous westward crossing on foot, linking the East China Sea to the country’s western edge through a corridor that is both historically grounded and practically navigable.

The wild beauty and remote magnificence of Guy Fawkes National Park, is a reputation well earnt. Having heard of its legendary isolation and challenging navigation from the outdoors community, I decided to experience it for myself in 2023 and then again in 2026. It did not fail to satisfy on all fronts, after 50km of its wooded native grasslands flanking more than 40 wide crystal clear river crossings, the incredible route then propels you up a steep inlcine into the high country surrounding the quaint mountain village of Ebor.

A classic and majestic trekking route in the Cordillera Blanca (White Range) of the Andes in the region of Ancash, Peru. It is a well established route typically backpacked over 3 or 4 days. It is a one way route, that goes through glacial valleys, along vibrant lagunas, and climbs high into mountain passes reaching up above 15,500 feet in elevation.