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Scotland: Climbing Ben Nevis and Touring a Classic Distillery
On our second day in the Highlands, we hiked the famous Ben Nevis hike. This hike, spanning over 10 miles, involves an elevation gain of more than 4,400 feet, with nearly all of it occurring within the first 5 miles. Therefore, get ready for a continuous climb all the way to the summit. This well-known hike is often crowded, so we began our trek at 7:00 a.m. After completing this epic hike, we participated in a classic Scottish ritual of Whisky drinking by taking a tour of B
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Jun 292 min read


Lake District, England: Hiking Helvellyn
This 7.3-mile hike can be quite challenging, especially if you encounter high winds and rain like we did. The total elevation gain is about 3,100 feet, which wasn't too difficult, but the ridge line is relentless when the winds increase. Despite this, the views from the top are stunning, and now that it's over, we look back on it more fondly as one of those wild adventures we had in the UK. After the hike, we enjoyed a peaceful evening in the charming town of Keswick, in the
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Jun 242 min read


Discovering the Stunning Helm Crag Hike in England's Lake District
The Helm Crag hike in England's Lake District is a beautiful, approximately 6-mile trek of moderate difficulty that every hiker should think about undertaking when in the area. Even a heavy rain couldn't spoil the day, as it led to a stunning display of rainbows. Our day in the Lake District first started with a train from London to Manchester. From there we drove to Grasmere to pick up some world famous Grasmere Gingerbread.
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Jun 213 min read


Hiking the iconic Mirador Las Torres trail in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
On this beautiful day in the Chilean region of Patagonia, we trekked the renowned Mirador Las Torres Trail in Torres del Paine National Park. This UNESCO site was a bucket list hike for us, and it did not disappoint. Roughly 13.5 miles in length with ~3,400 in elevation gain, this hike is easy enough for the moderately experienced hiker, even though it is technically rated as "hard."
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Jun 4, 20253 min read
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