tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236812062011-04-21T16:30:19.518-05:00Epic Day HikesChallenging day hikes featuring the best scenery, most exhilarating terrain, and overall highest bang-for-your-stepDSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160267352460656669noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23681206.post-1155133464631104152006-08-09T09:23:00.000-05:002006-08-09T09:59:22.900-05:00Presidential Traverse EpicLocation: White Mountains, NHDistance: 22 milesVert. climb: 9,000 ftType: TraverseSummary: A time-honored test-piece for Northeastern hikers, the typical route hits all 8 of the High Presidential summits including 6,288ft Mt. Washington, the highest in the Northeast. The full traverse entails 9,000 vertical feet of climbing amidst 22 miles of rough, twist-your-ankle rock-hopping. Add to thatDSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160267352460656669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23681206.post-1146110470408108302006-04-26T21:51:00.000-05:002006-04-26T23:07:04.586-05:00Grand Canyon South Rim EpicLocation: Grand Canyon NP, AZDistance: ~18 milesVert. climb: 4,780 ftType: LoopSummary: Brave the 100+ degree heat because this hike is worth every drop of sweat. Start down the South Kaibab, hike along the Colorado River, and then up the Bright Angel Trail. Bring plenty of water! Despite the numerous warnings, a reasonably fit hiker can do this in a long day.Route: Park at the Park HQ and DSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160267352460656669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23681206.post-1146101977614704682006-04-26T20:26:00.000-05:002006-04-26T20:39:37.626-05:00Backpacker Magazine's Hardest Day Hikes in AmericaIn 2005, Backpacker Magazine selected 10 day hikes as America's hardest. They all are over 8,000 vert ft and span amazing terrain. From the article, the 10 are ranked as follows: 1. Timberline Trail Mt. Hood, ORScore: 95 Miles: 41 Elevation Change: 12,000 feet X Factor: Insane mileage 2. Pemi Loop, White Mountains, NHScore: 92 Miles: 32 Elevation Change: 18,000 feet X Factor: Knee-hammeringDSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160267352460656669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23681206.post-1141845905068439822006-03-08T14:20:00.000-05:002006-03-08T14:25:05.076-05:00Epic day hikes onlyOnly the best day hikes will be covered here... hikes featuring the best scenery, most exhilarating terrain, and overall highest bang-for-your-step... if it's on this list rest assured it is uniquely EPIC!DSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160267352460656669noreply@blogger.com0