Norway Lofoten Islands
Sommarsetvatnet hike
The Sommarsetvatnet hike is an (unexpectedly) delightful hike that ascends from the fjord up to an alpine lake, surrounded by mountain peaks
Norway
Nice views from the Sukkertoppen (Sugar Peak) in Hamn i Senja
A steep climb to the Sukkertoppen peak (456m above sea level) rewards with 360-degree views over the fjord and surrounding mountains.
Norway Lofoten Islands
A failed attempt to reach the Storhaugen (Lyngenfjord) summit
The Storhaugen hiking trail offers stunning views over Lyngenfjord and Lyngsfjellan (the Lyngen Alps).
Norway Svalbard
A Fossil Hunting Hike in Svalbard
A fun guided hike to a fossil hunting site at the foot of the Longyearbreen glacier, south of Longyearben.
Norway Svalbard
Evening hike up Plateau Mountain for great sunset view
Evening hike up Plateau Mountain (Plateaufjellet), which overlooks the town of Longyearben.
Norway Svalbard
Sleet and arctic winds on the Nordenskioldfjellet hike
A tough hike to the summit of Nordenskioldfjellet (1,053m) becomes even more challengnig as we encounter gale-force, arctic winds along the ridge.
Norway Svalbard
Summiting Trollsteinen in Svalbard
A full day hike to the summit of Trollsteinen (850m) in Svalbard, which crosses the Lars glacier and offers spectacular alpine scenery.
Japan Shizuoka Prefecture
Hiking up Mount Fuji for views through the clouds
A relentless climb to the top of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776m, via the Yoshida Trail
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast
Coomera Circuit in Lamington NP – the best waterfall hike in Queensland
The Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra in Lamington National Park is a long day walk that combines waterfalls (Coomera Circuit) with views over the Byron hinterland (Mount Hobwee Circuit).
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Lockley Pylon and the steep descent to the Blue Gum Forest
Great Blue Mountains views from Lockley Pylon and a less-frequented route down to the beautiful Blue Gum Forest via Shortridge Pass.