Archive for category: Trail planning

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Planning the Cleveland Way for late August 2026

I'm goign to shift the Peaks of the Balkans trip back a week or two to get cheaper flights, a quieter trail, and less competition for guesthouses. That means I've got a window to fill for the end of August, so I'm looking at fitting the Cleveland…
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Hiking ideas for Spring 2026, US (ongoing draft)

Come mid April I'll be heading back to the US after winter spent in Ecuador and Peru. I've got a couple of weeks gap between arriving and first appointment so I'm planning to get together with my old mate Glenn for some backpacking. We first…
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Hiking ideas for European summer 2026 (ongoing draft)

Plan for a couple weeks in June, then sometime from start September to start November while J in CA. Peaks of the Balkans Peaks of Balkans 192 km 10,000m gain (52/km) Trail length: 192 kilometers (119.3 miles) Min. elevation:…