by Pieter@Overseashiker | Dec 8, 2022 | Arizona, Escalante Route Grand Canyon, Gear
For the Escalante Route in the Grand Canyon I carried a lot more weight on my back than on other hikes. Some of the extra load consisted of luxury items, but most of it was absolutely necessary for canyon hiking. The cold night temperatures and harsh wilderness...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Dec 5, 2022 | Arizona, Escalante Route Grand Canyon
The Escalante Route is celebrated as both the toughest and most beautiful trail in the Grand Canyon. I hiked this route in November 2022 and I was amazed by the spectaculair views of the Canyon and Colorado river I didn’t even know existed. Do you want to hike the...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 29, 2022 | Alta Via 1, Italy
During our final section of the Alta Via 1 we saw the most amazing sunset at Coldai and walked below the impressive ‘Wall of Walls’ of Civetta. After Rifugio Vazzoler we exited the trail to Listolade where a bus drove us to Belluno. Trail Overview Part 3 (day 6–8)...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 7, 2022 | Alta Via 1, Italy
Day 4 and 5 of the Alta Via 1 held high passes and spectacular rocks in store for us. Sometimes steep and challenging, we were always rewarded with dramatic views. Due to impending storms we changed our plans in order to arrive at the rifugio’s before thunder and...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 28, 2022 | Alta Via 1, Italy
The first three days of the Alta Via 1 started with a steep climb up to Rifugio Biella and continued along various mountain huts offering stunning views of the Dolomites. On the third night we slept at Rifugio Scotoni, just off the official Alta Via trail, avoiding...
