Hiking trail guides, gear reviews, packing tips and route planning advice. Everything you need to plan your next multi-day hike — from the HikeLoad team.
How hard is the Vuelta al Huemul? A demanding 65-km Patagonia circuit with Tyrolean crossings, exposed passes and 80 km/h wind. 2026 guide.
Read articleWhat to pack for Argentina's 65-km Vuelta al Huemul in 2026: harness and pulley for the Tyrolean crossings, a storm tent and warm layers.
Read articleArgentina's Vuelta al Huemul is best hiked December to February, when the Tyrolean traverses are installed and Patagonia is most stable. 2026 guide.
Read articleThe best treks in Patagonia for 2026, from the 65-km Vuelta al Huemul to Torres del Paine, ranked by distance, season and difficulty.
Read articleLost City trek vs Vuelta al Huemul in 2026: Colombia's 46-km jungle trek to Ciudad Perdida compared with Argentina's 65-km technical Patagonia circuit.
Read articleHow hard is Colombia's Lost City trek? A moderate 46-km jungle hike where 30C heat, not altitude, is the real challenge. 2026 fitness guide.
Read articleWhat to pack for Colombia's 46-km, 4-day Lost City trek to Ciudad Perdida in 2026, from quick-dry layers to river-crossing footwear.
Read articleColombia's Lost City trek is best hiked December to March, the Sierra Nevada dry season. Month-by-month weather and the September closure for 2026.
Read articleColombia's best hikes in 2026, from the 46-km Lost City trek in the Sierra Nevada to the 5,330-m glaciers of El Cocuy National Park.
Read articleAbel Tasman vs Heaphy 2026: a 60 km beginner beach walk versus a 78.4 km remote forest-to-coast crossing. Here is how to choose.
Read articleThe best backpack for the Abel Tasman in 2026 is a 30-45 L pack; hut sleepers want 30-35 L, campers 40-45 L for the 60 km coastal walk.
Read articleThe best thru-hikes in the United States in 2026 run from the 4,265 km Pacific Crest Trail to the 4,990 km Continental Divide Trail.
Read articleThe best time to start the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026 is late April to mid-May northbound, timing the 4,009 m Sierra for a June entry.
Read articleThe Pacific Crest Trail packing list for 2026 targets a 4-6 kg base weight to cover 4,265 km of desert, Sierra snow and Cascade rain.
Read articleThe Pacific Crest Trail is a very hard 4,265 km thru-hike with 150,000 m of ascent; only about 60% of starters finish in a season.
Read articlePCT vs CDT 2026: the 4,265 km Pacific Crest Trail suits first thru-hikers, the 4,990 km Continental Divide Trail suits navigators.
Read articleThe best hikes in Zion National Park in 2026 include the 8.7 km Angels Landing chains route and the 16 km Narrows river walk.
Read articleThe best time to hike Angels Landing in 2026 is April to May or September to October, with 20-28 C highs and no icy chains.
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