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.
The best Arctic treks for 2026, from Greenland's 165 km Arctic Circle Trail to Sweden's Kungsleden and remote Padjelantaleden in Lapland.
Read articleThe best time to hike Greenland's Arctic Circle Trail is mid-July to early September, when rivers are fordable across the 165 km route.
Read articleA complete Arctic Circle Trail packing list for 2026: tent, stove, 9 days of food and a 65 L pack for Greenland's self-supported 165 km route.
Read articleThe Arctic Circle Trail is moderately hard: 165 km over 8–10 days in Greenland, self-supported with river crossings but little altitude.
Read articleArctic Circle Trail (Greenland, 165 km, self-supported) vs Kungsleden (Sweden, hut-supported): difficulty, cost and which to hike in 2026.
Read articleThe best treks in Nepal in 2026, from the 130 km Everest Base Camp route to the 5,545 m Kala Patthar viewpoint and quieter high passes.
Read articleThe hardest treks in the world in 2026, from Nepal's Three Passes (166 km, 5,535 m) to Bhutan's 300 km Snowman Trek over 11 passes.
Read articleThe best time to hike Nepal's Three Passes Trek is October–November and April–May, when the 5,535 m passes are snow-free and skies are clear.
Read articleA complete Three Passes Trek packing list for 2026: a -15 °C bag, microspikes for Cho La and a 50–60 L pack for Nepal's 166 km high loop.
Read articleThe Three Passes Trek is one of Nepal's hardest teahouse routes: 166 km over 20 days, three passes above 5,300 m and a glacier crossing.
Read articleThe best gear for Nepal's Three Passes Trek in 2026: a 50–60 L pack, -15 °C bag and microspikes for the Cho La glacier on the 166 km loop.
Read articleThe best time to hike the Routeburn Track is December to February. Compare the Great Walks season, weather, hut booking and off-season risks for 2026.
Read articleThe Routeburn Track is moderate: 33 km over 2-3 days with a 1,255 m alpine saddle. Learn the real difficulty, fitness needed and weather risks for 2026.
Read articleThe best gear for New Zealand's Great Walks in 2026: a 40-65 L pack, waterproof shell, 3-season sleeping bag and hut kit. Compare packs and essentials.
Read articleNepal's best treks in 2026 range from the 130 km Everest Base Camp Trek to the 160 km Three Passes loop. Compare routes, altitude and permits.
Read articleThe Everest Base Camp Trek is strenuous but non-technical: 130 km, 5,545 m high point and 6-7 hours of walking a day. Here is the real difficulty in 2026.
Read articleEverest Base Camp vs the Camino Francés: a 130 km high-altitude Himalayan trek versus a 780 km Spanish pilgrimage. Compare cost, difficulty and season.
Read articleThe best backpack for Everest Base Camp is a 40-50 L daypack if a porter carries your duffel, or a 60-65 L pack if self-supported. Compare 2026 picks.
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