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“SubZero Memories” by Nutnfancy (Snowshoeing Hike)

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:45:52 +0000

Sub-zero temperatures and a hard hike in with snowshoes. Funny how as time passes, you forget all the hard work and effort, and remember the fond memories of time well-spent in the snowy wild. Come on along for the memory with Nutnfancy, Cr0cket20, and the faithful Allie the Mountain Dog.///////////////// Awesome Music licensed from a cool TNPr: www.youtube.com/user/bryanisms

Duration : 0:7:17

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Hike to Rocky Top and Thunderhead Mountain in the Smokies

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:52:01 +0000

Travelogue video of hike to Rocky Top and Thunderhead Mountain. Video shows key features from this classic Great Smoky Mountains National Park trail.

The video follows two hikers as they climb 3665 feet to the summit of Thunderhead Mountain. Highlights include Spence Field, Rocky Top, the Appalachian Trail and Thunderhead Mountain.

For more detailed information and pictures from this hike, please visit:

http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/thunderhead.htm

Duration : 0:5:27

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Hiking Mt Beacon

admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:55:06 +0000

Hike Mount Beacon in Beacon New York.

Duration : 0:3:44

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Mongolia Hiking Trekking Vacations & Walking Holidays

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:10:10 +0000

Hiking trips and trekking vacation tours in Mongolia. Our hiking tours are a rich cultural experience. As you trek in Mongolia you will meet Mongolian nomads and enjoy wild camping in Mongolia. Visit Mongolia with Off The Map Tours http://www.mongolia.co.uk/

Duration : 0:3:52

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【Japan Culture Trip】47 – Mountain Hiking in Tokyo Part 1 【高尾山ハイキング①】

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:28:08 +0000

Are you staying in Tokyo too long and getting tired of being in the city? If so, check this video out!

It was a long holiday weekend, so the place was packed, but if you go on a normal day it’s really nice!

I was the only was wearing Chacos…. :p

Don’t miss the second half of this hiking trip….coming soon!

Duration : 0:8:53

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“Hike Now, Play Later” by Nutnfancy (‘Summer Snow’ Actual Pt 1)

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:23:19 +0000

Leave the push-button world behind and come on along for a Nutnfancy backpacking trip. It seems like it’s always a sacrifice to peel away from the world and make it out to my wilderness places. Messages pile up, phones go unanswered, emails fill the inbox, and careers are put aside for awhile. But it’s always worth it and it creates one of those special memorable experiences. I do my best in this series to share it with you. As I mention in many of my vids, a wilderness backpacking adventure is one of my top recommended ways to make memories with your friends and family, instill wilderness confidence, learn about your gear (and yourself), and to “depussify” your children. That’s because it’s hard work and requires planning and lots of effort. Here we hike in about 7 miles on what soon becomes a snow covered, hidden trail. As shown, wading and post holing through 4 foot snow banks will wear you out, especially at high elevations. The upside to to this difficulty was the complete isolation we quickly achieved on this trip; we saw no one else in the three days we were up there and we owned the basin (though in warmer days this is a very high use area). With a steady but deliberate pace we reach a gorgeous high mountain lake, still partially frozen from the long winter. It is serene and beautiful. On the trail in this Part 1 of “Summer Snow Actual” I discuss trekking poles, backpacks, boots, gaitors, teaching your kids to hike, dog training, and other backpacking subjects. LastSuspect, my youngest son, steps up to the challenge and with very little complaining, turns out to be a great hiking companion for Allie and I. Next part: we reach the lake and establish the Nutnfancy Base Camp! ////////////////// Music: Kevin MacLeod

Duration : 0:44:51

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Bike and Hike Japan’s Mt Ryuso

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:51:24 +0000

Come join me for a pleasant afternoon ride and hike from Shizuoka city to the top of nearby Mt. Ryuso. This particular outing takes us from the busy city to a mist-shrouded peak seemingly removed from the bustle of the Japanese metropolis below. This hike can easily be enjoyed in a day and there are several excellent places to rest and picnic. Expect crowds on the weekends though you will likely enjoy having the mountain to yourself if you pick a weekday for your hike.

My Ryuso is actually two peaks very closely situated to one another. On a clear day Mt. Monjudake (1041m) and Mt. Yakushidake (1051m) are visible from almost any location within Shizuoka city, and provide a backdrop and tantalizing hint at the much higher and more rugged peaks of the Japan Southern Alps beyond. Japanese people have been climbing these mountains for centuries as both peaks are considered holy sites within both the Buddhist and Shinto traditions. The summits can be reached via three separate trails originating from the area around the Abe river (near Gojima village I think), central Shizuoka (at Sengen shrine) and the area between Shizuoka and nearby Shimizu (the route and trail used in this video).

Google Earth Info:
You can visit Mt Ryuso yourself via Goggle Earth at the following coordinates: Lat: 35° 5’2.79″N Long: 138°24’3.47″E

Duration : 0:10:0

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Hike to Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:43:23 +0000

Narrated hike to Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park Montana. It’s highly produced and looks like something you’d see on the Travel Channel or National Geographic. Includes interviews with a ranger and hikers.

Duration : 0:6:1

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The World’s Most Dangerous Hike

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:37:11 +0000

Robin takes off to China to find the source of one of the web’s most amazing photos, and see if Mount Hua is indeed the world’s most dangerous hike. More gonzo madness at www.moderngonzo.com

Duration : 0:4:50

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Yosemite National Park Half Dome Trek – www.openroad.tv

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:35:07 +0000

OpenRoad.TV video of one of the great hikes in the American West… from the floor of Yosemite Valley to the top of Half Dome. For the full travelogue on Yosemite’s Half Dome Trek, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

Duration : 0:8:25

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