Hiking in Finland

Climbing, bikepacking, skiing & packrafting in the north

The Week in Review XXXIV

A day late because of some ice climbing in Korouoma.

Scenery

News

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Bikes and Builders– NAHBS 2013.

Black Rock Gear just launched the The Hadron-S hats, which are made of waterproof materials and vapor barrier technology.

Luke’s Ultralite is a small cottage which makes UL clothing and gear, check them out!

Cass welcomes you to the new site. Looks great and is now very easy to navigate!

Paddling outdoors with kids.

Travel the world by time-lapse.

Trip Reports

Hiking the Inca Trail — a Four Day Trip in Pictures.

I shared my experiences from the Abisko Ice Climbing Festival last week, before heading north for another weekend of ice climbing.

Corinna shared her experiences from her first ski-touring trip.

Helen ventures Into The Cold – Winter Biking Blog.

Jilly cycles north across Tierra del Fuego.

Dirty Devil hike/ raft.

Halo

A Solo link up of Aiguille Verte N Face, NE Face of Les Droites, and N Face of Les Courtes. A recommended read & see.

Knik Glacier.

Kaisepakte “Arête la Niehku”.

Colin’s rather great Tasmania Bike & Hike Summary is a must read for all cycle adventurers.

A mountaineering adventure in the Tatra Mountains.

Jake explores the forgotten trail of the Elwha.

ITI Part III – Finger Lake to Rohn.

The hillplodder heads out for a snowy Saunter around the Southern Fells.

Ride Report: Gooseberry Mesa – Hurricane, Utah.

Gear Reviews & Deals

Fuji X100S Review. This possibly is the next best all-around camera for backpackers.

Very cool: The pocket fishing kit.

Chad enlightens you on how he packs his new camera.

Colin reviews Revelate Designs Bike Bags.

Patrick takes a look at his new Laufbursche Huckepack Hp450.

Jens reviews super.natural underwear.

Hammock Tarp Coverage Comparison.

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