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.
Mount Whitney vs Half Dome 2026: Whitney is 35 km to 4,421 m, Half Dome 23 km to 2,694 m with cables. A full comparison to help you choose.
Read articleThe best hikes in Jordan in 2026 include the 675 km Jordan Trail, the Dana to Petra trek, Wadi Rum and Jebel Umm ad Dami, the country's highest peak.
Read articleThe best time to hike the Jordan Trail in 2026 is March–May and September–November, avoiding summer heat above 40°C on the 675 km desert route.
Read articleA complete Jordan Trail packing list for 2026: sun protection, 5 L water capacity, desert layers and gear for the 675 km route from Umm Qais to Aqaba.
Read articleThe Jordan Trail is a 675 km desert route with heat, scarce water and rough terrain. This 2026 guide rates its difficulty, fitness needs and key hazards.
Read articleThe best gear for the Jordan Trail in 2026: high-capacity packs for water, sun protection and desert-ready kit for the 675 km Umm Qais to Aqaba route.
Read articleThe best alpine hikes in the American West in 2026 include Mount Whitney (4,421 m) in California, Half Dome and the Enchantments in Washington.
Read articleThe best time to hike Mount Whitney in 2026 is July to September, when the 35 km trail is snow-free and permits are available through the Inyo lottery.
Read articleThe 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.
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