#dayhiker

[sleepnoises]

some glamping pictures as promised

[valhikes]

Six Rivers National Forest, California

Visiting the 4th, highest, and only still active fire lookout on South Fork Mountain. That makes all of them!

[deep-sea-anemone]

Using Gaia for the first time to plan my Yellowstone trip. Think I fucked it up cause it says I'm hiking 36mi but I think I accidentally made the route double back at some point so I think it's probably more like 28. Can't figure out how to use the editing option, maybe it's easier on desktop.

[gnarl3ne-blog]

Cedar Creek Waterfall by Arlene Schag Via Flickr: Cedar Creek Waterfall and Pool in Ramona, California May 2010 Cedar Creek Waterfall is approximately 90 feet tall.

[frolicadventure]

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is a short trekking route near Kathmandu Valley, which you can do in 2–5 days. You see magnificent mountain views, unblocked sunrises and sunsets, captivating landscapes, lakes, wildlife, farming terraces, valleys, and more natural and cultural attractions. Also, there are several day hiking destinations around Kathmandu from where you can see the same mountains, like the Crom Chisapani Nagarkot Trail. Champadevi Hike, Nagarkot Changunarayan Hike, Jamacho Hike, Shivapuri Nature Hike, Kakani Suryachaur Hike, and many other hiking trails are around here. You also see pristine views from Chandragiri Hill, which you can reach by cable car.

[rajeshtg]

Champadevi is a popular one-day hiking destination in Nepal, known for its religious significance and panoramic views. It's situated to the southwest of Kathmandu Valley. The Champadevi hiking trail offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural experience, and a moderately challenging hike.

[acreativeco]

"The stories a wondering feather could tell..."

[chiefsholsters]

Got in another hike today work more wildflowers coming out. #chiefsholsters #getoutside #dayhike #hikenc #wilsoncreek #wildflowers #pinkladiesslipper #hiking #hikinglife https://www.instagram.com/p/CrNWEXjullT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[viejamero]

When you feel stuck, look at the sky. The clouds remind you that everything changes. 📍Kampo Rasta #dayhike #nurture https://www.instagram.com/p/CppZmU0BM-r-jq0ML0-ynWTb5L5N6CwlImKh8M0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hippieinhills]

From our yesterday’s day excursion to Hamta Chikka, Manali with @theskygupta and friends. Join us this season for some adventurous and enthralling day hikes and day tours around Manali, Himachal Pradesh. . . #dayhike #excursion #hikingadventures #hikewithhippieinhills #manali #hamtavalley #ecotourism #vocalforlocal #adventureculture #dekhoapnadesh #westernhimalayas #hippieinhills (at Hamta Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmA4VUp1Xe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nepal-tour-trekking]

Are you Looking for Nepal Trekking Package? Just leave us a message for all detail information. #nepaltrekking #hiking #holiday #nepaltour #nepalsabbatical #trek #villagetour #dayhiking (at Beauty of Nepal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CortfSCNqwK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[valhikes]

Tonopah Field Office BLM, Nevada

A hike to see a striking, but rather short, peak. Then on to a taller, but not so striking, peak.

[kuyajermsss]

CAWAG HEXA DAYHIKE 6 mountains. 26 kilometers. 17 hours.

Alam kong masyadong ambisyoso ang pag-akyat ko ng Cawag Hexa (7/9 difficulty) lalo na't Batulao pa lang ang pinakamahirap na experience ko sa bundok—which is 4/9 and just a minor hike.

But I was feeling very bold and confident, I took the challenge. Nasurvive ko naman ang first major hike ko hahaha.

Here's a quick recap (long post ahead):

Una pa lang, sinabihan na agad kami sa jump off na mag water ration. Dahil impyerno ang Cawag due to limited water source, and open trail with hardly any trees to shed from the sun's draining heat, kailangan mo talagang magconserve ng water for 15-20 hours.

Approx 4 hours daw paakyat ng 1st mountain.

We left the jump off at 2am.

Sobrang OA nung pagka-mabato ng trail, parang rock climbing na esp sa last part ng ascent. Certain parts of the trail are slippery. Mahamog na nga, malumot pa.

Syempre hindi kumpleto ang experience kung hindi tayo nadulas hahaha. Good thing wala namang injury but minimal scratches lang on knee. Tanga lang ako for thinking na kaya kong maglakad ng mabilis on slippery slopes despite wearing proper shoes. Wala pang first summit, may sugat na agad si tanga hahaha 😅😅

MT. BALINGKILAT (1100 masl)

Reached the summit by sunrise.

We were told that the ascents of 1st and 4th mountain are the hardest among the six. Naka-ilang 'take five' din kami jusq. Palakasan ng binti at baga itong unang bundok hahaha.

May water source sa summit, yun nga lang hindi ko sure saan galing yung tubig hahaha. Buti na lang malakas sikmura ko sa mga ganito.

The descent from the 1st mountain was the most challenging. Maraming nag-back out dahil dito. Mahirap nga naman kasi dahil sa big boulders + sharp rocks + knife edge. All these while under the sun. 🥵

BUT because I love rocks, and descents are my fave, sobrang na-enjoy ko tooo. Promise para ka lang nakikipag-patintero kay kamatayan hahaha. One small step and you're gone lol 💀

MT. BIRA BIRA (450 masl)

We reached the 2nd mountain by 9am. Too bad, walang signage kaya picture na lang daw as proof hahaha.

*Yung nasa likod ko, yan lang naman yung binaybay namin papunta sa pangalawang bundok hehe 😎

On to the 3rd mountain, banayad na yung daan pero jusq lusaw na lusaw na kami. Hindi kinakaya ng payong at ng pamaypay yung pagkabanas ko hahaha

Buti na lang at mabait si lord. Mga ilang beses din kaming binigyan ng clouds kaya temporarily nakasilong kami mula sa init ng araw. 🙏🏼

MT. NAULAW (450 masl)

Sobrang weird nito kasi itong bumagsak lang na posteng to ang palatandaan mong nasa 3rd mountain ka na hahaha

Wala ulit signage kaya picture na lang kahit hulas na hahaha

Continuing to the 4th mountain, may nadaanan kaming sapa. We decided to regroup and eat our lunch here. Pahinga na rin ng konti.

Anw, wala talaga sa plano ko ang maligo pero dahil banas na banas ako, nagbasa na ko just to beat the heat. Nagpatuyo na lang kami paakyat ng 4th mountain.

Also, huling water source na to kaya after this, tipid na talaga sa tubig.

Nalagas na kami dito. From 26 pax, 12 na lang ang naglakas loob na tumuloy. We were given an option earlier to exit at Bira-Bira, kasi wala na raw exit moving forward. Pag tinuloy mo, you rly have to finish 'til jump off.

Medyo gloomy na yung weather while climbing the 4th mountain. Somehow thankful because the heat from the sun's gone. But still, kabado pa rin dahil baka abutan ng ulan sa summit.

Wala na kaming idea gaano kalayo ang peak. Nilalaban ko na lang ang bawat hakbang kasi pamatay tuhod at baga din tong bundok na to jusq.

MT. DAYUNGAN (935 masl)

Exactly when we reach the summit of the 4th mountain, saktong bumuhos yung ulan. Wala na kaming nagawa, kanya-kanyang payong at kapote na.

The 5 of us in the lead decided not to wait for the rest of them sa summit, dahil bukod sa malakas na ang ulan, kumikidlat-kidlat pa. Bumaba na kami agad and went straight to the next mountain.

Walang signage + walang clearing. Next! 😂😂

Mas lalong naging challenging ang descent from the prev mountain all the way to the 5th mountain. Aside from the cold weather and heavy rain, madulas at maputik na yung trail. The odds of falling are very high this time hahahaha

Well, tumigil na rin naman yung ulan after 20-30mins, pero sobrang dreadful na maglakad because of our wet socks and shoes.

MT. CINCO PICOS (881 masl)

Hindi ko masyadong naintindihan yung talak pero parang sarado raw talaga at hindi pa binubuksan ang Cinco Picos, and will require more than a day to climb it. Kaya diyan lang daw talaga sa area na yan (am not sure if we were at the foot of the 5th mountain) ang mga Cawag Hexa hikers.

Huminto na nga yung ulan, pero umay na umay ako sa talahib. Parang 65-70% ng trail going to the last mountain puro talahib.

Sobrang taas, humahampas na yung talahib sa mukha mo, nahaharangan pa yung path. Madulas na nga yung trail, di mo pa masyadong makita yung dinadaanan mo bc of the tall grass.

Buti na lang talaga naka-raincoat and pants ako. Hindi ako masyadong nagasgasan hehehe

MT. REDONDO (660 masl)

Finally! Ang mga bagong graduates ng Cawag Hexa dayhike hahaha.

Sobrang solid din ng mga kasabayan ko sa lead group, mapupush ka talaga to move forward. Ang lalakas! 💪🏼💪🏼

Hindi na kami masyadong nagtagal dito sa last summit kasi nagparamdam na naman yung ulan. Nag-snacks lang ng konti, pahinga, tapos laban na ulit.

*Akala ko mae-enjoy ko na yung descent pabalik ng jump off. Puro talahib pa rin pala jusq. Umay talaga. 😤

We arrived at the jump off by 7pm. Tinapos ang Cawag Hexa in 17 hours. Pinilit madaliin pabalik para di abutan ng dilim at ulan sa damuhan hahahaha.

Still amazed with my ankle mobility kasi naka-ilang tapilok at dulas ako pababa pero dedma lang hahaha. Hindi naman ako na-injure hehehe.

So that's it. I'm keeping a lot of core memories from this hike 💖

At para sa mga taong nakausap at nakasama ko sa akyat na 'to, congratulations sa ating lahat. Pwede na mag-G2? 👀

Di ko alam na pre-climb pala ang Cawag Hexa for G2. I guess, kitakits na lang sa susunod na ahon!

[jezawitha-z]

few days left before hike and deym im still not freaking prepared hahahaha. i don't have hiking clothes, bag, and power food na sinasabi nila. i know this shouldn't be a barrier for you to hike but i know that this will also save my ass just in case hahahaha. well, sa bag keri na muna tong regular bag ko na nabili sa japan surplus 2 yrs ago and maraming travel na rin nakasama ko to. sa clothes naman, check ko sa decathlon or kaya mag ukay nalang bukas. natetempt ako bumili ng mga bago but since dayhike lang naman, wag na muna coz it will really cost me a lot.

sa physical naman, a lot of walking at pag aakyat ng hagdan ginagawa ko lately plus mini hike sa arayat so di na rin siguro mabibigla katawan ko.

[elkkiel]

8, 9, 12, 22, 23!!!!

omg it is copper ancientbygone sands :0 henlo

ask game!

8: Game of the year?

This year has been so unbelievably busy that I haven't been able to play anything other than. like. idle games on my phone and solitaire. Next year I wanna take some time to do fun things again :')

9: Best month for you this year?

Probably July! I started my actual career as an ✨industry professional✨. And though it's been crazy stupid busy, it's been so fucking nice to slow down from the 2 jobs + uni grind (and like maybe start to recover from years long burnout 🙃)

12: Talk about a new friend you made this year

Yeah yeah yeah you little shit—hi we're friends and I really appreciate getting to know you this year. Or something. Nerd.

This has probably been one of the happiest years of my life, like, ever. Since joining stblr, this is literally the first time in my life I've had multiple *actual* (as in, not just hanging out because they're friends with my current friend, and so we're friends by proxy) friends at one time and like. it's wild. Also overwhelming tbh, because I've never had to balance talking to this many people before. But just. Thank you mooties and beyond for being my friend :') I feel a little more like a perceivable human being nowadays

22: Favourite place you visited this year?

I think, literally, the one time I *went* somewhere this year was for a dayhike in the Rockies (Kananaskis, just outside of Canmore for the Canadians in chat) in September(?). Again, it's been so busy this year I haven't actually taken any time off from work other than appointments

Next year is a different story though!! I'm really excited for May, since I'm meeting Shatters in Vancouver to go see Spiritbox 🩷🩷 It'll be my first ever time travelling alone too, so it's gonna be an experience lol

23: If you could send a message to yourself back on the first day of the year, what would it be?

Hang in there. Just fucking grit your teeth and keep going—even if you've gotta have a few panic attacks in the washroom at work along the way—because it actually does get better eventually.

Like that might seem corny as fuck but like. It's been years of hard work/different kinds of intensive therapy/countless cocktails of medications/just kinda blindly sprinting through life. And even then, shit feels so hopeless. But holy shit am I glad I hung in there to see the other side of things. Again, this is the first time in my life that I've felt like an actual human person. And every drop of pain and wanting to die was so worth enduring (not in a glorifying way ofc, but it's so cathartic to look back and see that you've finally broken through the clouds a bit)

sorry ramble lol, it's just been. yeah. a year to say the least. I'm excited to see what getting more sleep with less classes is gonna look like next year lol. Lots of plans I finally have the energy and will to live for

[rajeshtg]

The Nagarkot Changunarayan hike descends from Nagarkot (elevation 2,175 m) through forests and villages to Changunarayan (elevation 1,400 m). It's mostly downhill on the way to Changunarayan. You see magnificent high mountains, charming landscapes, valleys, green hills, and more with unblocked sunrise and sunset from Nagarkot, from where the hike begins.

.