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Do you have to use a bush plane in order to get out and about to do some real hiking in Alaska? No, you do not. A short drive from Anchorage you will find Turnagain Arm, which is a mountain range with great hikes. Crow pass and Bird ridge overlook might be some of the best hikes in the area. Cross p...

Moab, is that some sort of chocolate? No, it is not a chocolate, it is one of the coolest areas in the USA. Great for hiking, great for biking, great for climbing, great for canyoning, great for...you name it. I have a short video from my time there, feel free to check it out. https://www.youtube.co...

Why do so many people trek around Mont Blanc? There could be many reasons for that, but the best answer is that it is a great trek. Let it be said though, that it is hard. You gain and lose 500-1000 meters of elevation every day. Staying at the huts is nice, and the food they serve is great. You can...

Amoung all the national parks in the US, is Zion one of the best? I have been to many national parks in the US, we are talking two digits, and I have to say that Zion has some of the best hiking if we are looking at moderate hikes that everybody can do. I have done Angels landing and The narrows, wh...

The Annapurna circuit in Nepal is world famous. Does it deserve the good reputation? I have been hiking pretty much all over the world, and Nepal has a special place in my heart. The Annapurna trek is great, even though it can be argued that it was better in the past. Most people will be able to do ...

Is this the long distance trek in Norway that you have been looking for? Well, in order to find out, you will have to continue reading... In order to make this post fairly short I will sum up what we did each day: 1) Train from Oslo to Haugastøl. Hike to Lordehytta. A hunting cabin where you can sta...

Some claim this is one of the best hikes in Norway, is it? This hike is very popular so you will hike with others in the summer. You will pas three big waterfalls on your way to the forth, and biggest one. The nature in the area is nice as well, but that is expected when you are on the West coast. I...

What is trekking like in New Zealand? Well, New Zealand has got so many different treks that it would be hard to answer that question. I have done several hikes on both the North and the South island of New Zealand, and I do recommend going there to explore the nature. If you want to check out two l...

What is hiking like in New Zealand? Well, New Zealand has got so many different hikes that it would be hard to answer that question. I have done several hikes on the North and the South island of New Zealand, and I do recommend going there to hike. If you want to check out some of the hikes I did on...

You are sick of lazy days at the beach with thousands of others, you want to head out and hike... Well, if you are tough enough, and ready for a challenge, then keep reading. This is not just another hike, it is something more than that. This is something you will remember for a long time. Start at ...

Can you get a better view of Tromsø and the surrounding area? I grew up in Northern Norway, and every time I return back home I go hiking. There are so many great hikes up there, and Bensjordtinden is a scenic hike overlooking the Tromsø region. These mountains are right behind the house where I gre...

What is the view like from Bensjordtinden? I grew up in Northern Norway, and every time I return back home I go hiking. There are so many great hikes up there, and Bensjordtinden is a scenic hike overlooking the Tromsø region. This mountain is just a few kilometeres from where I grew up, but it has ...

If the queen can do it, so can you, right? I grew up in Northern Norway, and every time I return back home I go hiking. There are so many great hikes up there, and our queen has hiked this one many times. There are many great hikes on the island Senja, which is Norways second biggest island. And the...

Are you man (or woman) enough to hike Hamperokken? I grew up in Northern Norway, and every time I return back home I go hiking. There are so many great hikes up there, and Hamperokken is a well known hike in the Tromsø area, but it is not for everyone...The elevation gain is rough, and the ridge you...

Is Segla a hike worth doing? I grew up in Northern Norway, and every time I return back home I go hiking. There are so many great hikes up there, and Segla is probably one of the best. It is the most famous hike on the island Senja, which is Norways second biggest island. And there is a bridge takin...

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USA: Anchorage area in Alaska (with video)

USA: Moab and Arches national park (with video)

Alps: Tour du Mont Blanc (with video)

USA: Zion national park (with video)

Nepal: Annapurna circuit (with video)

Norway: Hallingskarvet and Aurlandsdalen (with video)

Norway: Husedalen - Valley of the waterfalls (with video)

New Zealand: Tongariro and Lake Waikaremoana (with video)

New Zealand: Routeburn and Kepler (with video)

Turkey: Hiking the cliff in Alanya (with video)

Norway: Bakarovnstinden and Middagstinden (with video)

Norway: Bensjordtinden - Overlooking Tromsø (with video)

Norway: The queens trail to Husfjellet (with video)

Norway: Hamperokken - a bad ass ridge hike (with video)

Norway: The famous Segla (with video)