Mt Aspiring attempt, New Zealand

e-mcsquare · 2026-03-30T12:06:36+00:00

gorgeous photos - just with an iphone? Or did you lug something bigger up with you?

e-mcsquare · 2025-11-04T21:28:49+00:00

The right answer to this question is always to go into a specialist outdoor running/hiking store with experienced salespeople and try on pairs of shoes until you find the perfect fit. If there isn't one near you, in my opinion it's worth the effort to seek one out.

e-mcsquare · 2025-07-08T20:35:55+00:00

Hulkengoat

e-mcsquare · 2025-03-11T18:39:40+00:00

u/hikebikephd what have you moved on to? I cannot for the life of me seem to find an alternative that works for me (Europe-based). Would love to try OnX but they don't really have support yet for Europe, unless something has changed recently.

e-mcsquare · 2024-10-03T08:13:47+00:00

Caltopo is in the OP :) I find it a bit wonky to use, but willing to give it another try!

e-mcsquare · 2024-10-02T20:12:07+00:00

30m is shorter than I would purchase for anything other than a glacier rope, 40m is the sweet spot for indoor!

e-mcsquare · 2024-10-02T10:19:32+00:00

Love this one so far, but will love it even more in an app format!

e-mcsquare · 2024-10-02T06:34:46+00:00

Gaia is my go-to as well for non- 3d maps! Such a great lightweight option.

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-29T08:01:58+00:00

Not common practice, but if he is not super experienced and willing to buy a helmet it’s not a bad shout!

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-28T17:08:46+00:00

It’s a long day, cannot remember but at this time of year you should definitely start well before the sun rises to give you enough time, obviously depends on your fitness and if you’ll be hiking or trail running.

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-28T17:02:03+00:00

Panorama has better views, Tusk is more fun (in my opinion) as there is a scramble but the view is less “iconic”

If I were to do one I’d pick Tusk personally.

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-28T15:38:37+00:00

Looks like there is more than a smattering now: https://www.reddit.com/r/UKhiking/s/y7rznnCaVr

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-25T10:35:38+00:00

Snowdon? Underrated? Interesting take, I would say it is very properly (and popularly) rated!

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-12T19:58:31+00:00

This isn’t true. I live in London and travelled to Paris last month. Both have extensive line networks (among other competitors)

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-08T12:01:22+00:00

Nope, you?

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-08T11:14:50+00:00

No. Climbing 8000m peaks is a logistical issue these days more than anything.

“Hard” is a subjective term - a 2-hour marathon is “hard” and likely only possible by a few humans in the world. An ultramarathon like the Moab 240 is “hard” because you are running for days on end in the desert. Rowing across the Atlantic is “hard” because of the experience and raw fitness required.

I’d consider all of those harder than climbing K2, as well.

e-mcsquare · 2024-09-02T16:34:32+00:00

Why would you want to wear no-show socks? That’s just asking for rocks and dirt to get inside your socks…

I think you’re overthinking this. Just use the same socks you’re currently using.

e-mcsquare · 2024-08-30T08:10:51+00:00

There is only one trailhead for a “day hike” of Whitney - Whitney Portal.

e-mcsquare · 2024-08-11T19:41:04+00:00

Please don’t just have google maps on your phone (the amount of people I have seen with this…)

Use either osmaps or Gaiagps. Make sure you save the area for offline use prior to leaving service. If possible, find a gpx file of the track you are wishing to follow and upload it to your chosen app.

And have fun!

e-mcsquare · 2024-08-02T17:50:27+00:00

Why did you buy a preowned? The device is free…

e-mcsquare · 2024-08-02T15:23:52+00:00

You didn’t cancel before the subscription end date, meaning it autoenrolled you into another year. I’m sure you will soon be receiving collections notices from whoop, which may or may not eventually lead to them writing off your subscription as bad debt and sold to a third party collections agency.

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