Trail planning guides: best time to hike, packing lists, permits, transport and budgets for the world's most popular long-distance routes.
A complete Kerry Way packing list for 2026: waterproofs, a 35–50 L pack, sturdy boots and the essentials for Ireland's 214 km Iveragh Peninsula loop.
Read articleThe Kerry Way is a moderate 214 km trail over 9 days, with boggy passes up to 380 m. A look at distance, terrain and fitness needs for 2026.
Read articleThe best time to hike the 32 km Routeburn Track is the Great Walk season, late October to April 2026, when huts are staffed and the Harris Saddle is clear.
Read articleA complete Routeburn Track packing list for 2026: waterproofs, a 50-65 L pack, sleeping bag and hut essentials for this 32 km New Zealand Great Walk.
Read articleThe Routeburn Track is a moderate 32 km Great Walk over 2–4 days, climbing to the 1,255 m Harris Saddle. A 2026 guide to terrain, fitness and weather.
Read articleThe best time to hike to Everest Base Camp is October–November 2026 for clear views, with March–May as the warmer spring alternative on this 130 km trail.
Read articleA complete Everest Base Camp packing list for 2026: layers for -15 °C nights, a sleeping bag, a 35–65 L pack and the essentials for this 130 km Nepal trek.
Read articleThe Everest Base Camp Trek is strenuous but non-technical: 130 km over 12–14 days, climbing from 2,860 m to 5,550 m, with altitude the main challenge.
Read articleThe Walker's Haute Route is strenuous: 180 km, around 12,000 m of ascent and 11 passes over 11 to 14 days. Here is how hard it really is in 2026.
Read articleThe best time to hike the 431 km Pennine Way is late May to early September 2026, when bogs are driest and daylight is longest. Full season guide.
Read articleA complete Pennine Way packing list for 2026: waterproof gear, navigation kit and the right pack for 431 km of bog, moor and changeable English weather.
Read articleThe Pennine Way is England's hardest National Trail: 431 km, 11,000 m of ascent and notorious peat bogs over 16 to 19 days. Here is exactly how hard it is.
Read articleThe best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is October-November and March-April 2026, when skies are clear and passes snow-free. Full season guide.
Read articleA complete Everest Base Camp packing list for 2026: the layered clothing, minus 15 C sleep system and 60 L pack you need for the 5,364 m Khumbu trek.
Read articleThe Everest Base Camp trek is moderately strenuous: 130 km round trip to 5,364 m over 12 to 14 days. Altitude, not terrain, is the real challenge in 2026.
Read articleThe best time to hike the Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is mid-July to mid-September 2026, when all 11 passes are snow-free and huts open.
Read articleA complete Walker's Haute Route packing list for 2026: hut-based gear, layers and a 7 to 9 kg base weight for the 180 km Chamonix to Zermatt trek.
Read articleThe Menalon Trail is a moderate 75 km route across 8 sections in Arcadia, Greece. Difficulty, daily stages and a full packing list for 2026.
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