The New York Times – Travel:
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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Julian Sands, ‘Room With a View’ Actor, Is Missing on Hike in California Mountains
The New York Times – Film:
The search for Mr. Sands, a British actor known for the 1986 film “A Room With a View” and other roles, is an avid trail hiker. His disappearance follows weeks of devastating weather across California.
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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
The New York Times – Travel:
Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
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Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?
The New York Times – Travel:
The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.
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Exploring ‘The Land of Morning Calm’
The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler gets beyond Seoul’s sprawl to explore tranquil thatched mountain hamlets, peaceful Buddhist temples and unhurried ‘slow food’ towns in rural South Korea.
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In Vienna, Taking to the Hills for Wine
The New York Times – Travel:
In the fall, the wine taverns set among the city’s vineyards known as heurigen and buschenschanken offer the perfect combination of outdoor activity, food and drink.
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Heat, Water, Fire: How Climate Change Is Transforming the Pacific Crest Trail
The New York Times – Travel:
The already grueling 2,600-mile hike now includes the added challenges of global warming, which can mean a lack of shade and exposure to smoke and fire.
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Coming Soon to an American Cliff Near You: ‘Via Ferrata’ Routes
The New York Times – Travel:
Long popular in Europe, the beginner-friendly climbing routes are being installed on peaks and in gorges across the United States. Here are six to try now.
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Going Hiking? Don’t Forget These Safety Tips.
The New York Times – Travel:
Experts say failing to alert family or friends of your plans is one of the biggest mistakes hikers make. Here are some more of their recommendations.