Norway Finnmark in Troms
Exploring the historic Lille Raipas trig point
A short but scenic hike to the summit of Lille Raipas. At the peak there’s an historic trig station, and panoramic views over the area.
New Zealand North Island
Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.
New Zealand North Island
Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ)
The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree.
Malaysia Langkawi
Gunung Machinchang – a steep climb rewards with stunning Langkawi views
A steep hike up to to the top of Gunung Machinchang (701m asl), the second highest mountain in Langkawi.
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back)
A short but steep circuit up to the Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back) ridge and peak (275m asl), with great views over Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Gates Dam.
New Zealand South Island
Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)
A straightforward but steep walk to the top of Mount Charles (408m), the highest point on the Otago Peninsula. Stunning views fron the top! The route is through private land, so seek permission first.
New Zealand South Island
Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)
A full-day hike on the northern outskirts of Dunedin to Pulpit Peak, the Painted Forest and Silver Peak. The return route goes via ABC Cave and the Philip J Cox Memorial Hut to form a loop.
New Zealand South Island
Mount Cargill and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)
An interesting hike from Mount Cargill, which towers over Dunedin, to the Organ Pipes – an exposed formation of columnar jointed basalt. A quite varied walk with great views along most of the track.
New Zealand South Island
Routeburn Track in two days
The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s best-known tracks, linking the Fjordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. It varies from lush rainforest to spectacular alpine lakes and passes.
New Zealand South Island
Ben Lomond (Queenstown)
Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards – on a clear day – with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).