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Article · 27 Jul 2026

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Article · 25 Jun 2026

The John Muir Trail: a complete planning guide

The John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the world's great long-distance treks and North America's best-known mid-distance wilderness hiking route. Running for 216 miles through the...

Article · 1 Jun 2026

Trekking in the Indian Himalayas: a complete planning guide

Uttarakhand is not somewhere you visit to tick something off a list. It is a region of deep river valleys, forested slopes, high bugyals (alpine meadows) and glaciated peaks where...

Article · 27 Apr 2026

In conversation with Brian Furze: trekking in the Indian Himalayas

From sacred pilgrimage routes to remote glacier valleys, trekking in Uttarakhand offers far more than dramatic mountain scenery. In this conversation, Brian Furze reflects on...

Article · 1 Dec 2025

Gifts for every kind of hiker

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the hiker in your life? Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because, these carefully chosen titles offer something for everyone. From honing navigation skills to discovering remote bothies,...

Article · 12 Aug 2025

Walking together: a conversation with HF Holidays

We caught up with Hannah Myers from HF Holidays to talk about their century-long passion for connecting people with the outdoors. From welcoming first-time walkers to leading...

Article · 24 Jul 2025

Trekking the Annapurna: everything you need to know

The Annapurna region, a jewel of the Himalayas, offers one of the most captivating trekking experiences on Earth. Unlike a solitary peak, the Annapurnas form a sprawling massif...

Article · 23 Jul 2025

A guide to trekking in the Himalayas: Everest, K2 and the Annapurna

The Himalayas stretch for approximately 2400 kilometres between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan plateau. With such great magnitude and much to consider, including altitude...

Article · 28 Apr 2025

International trails easily accessible by public transport

Exploring the world’s great hiking trails doesn’t have to mean hiring private shuttles or organising complicated transfers. In this guide, we’ve picked international trails...

Article · 13 Feb 2025

Hiking in Toubkal National Park: everything you need to know

Toubkal National Park, in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, is a must-visit for hikers, with the famous Mount Toubkal summit as the main highlight. In this article, we take a look...

Article · 6 Feb 2025

An introduction to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is one of the most iconic long-distance hiking trails in the world, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian...

Article · 4 Feb 2025

PCT experience: what it’s like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail

We sat down with David Jordan to chat about his experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, one of the most iconic long-distance hikes in the world. David shared his insights on...

Article · 11 Sept 2023

An Introduction to Tasmania’s Overland Track

What do you picture when you think of Australia? Sunshine, beaches and a whopping big red rock? Well, there’s a lesser-known Australia, one of glacier-carved valleys, vast...

Article · 15 Feb 2023

Skills session - using a compass

Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. The compass. A humble instrument that is probably in the rucksack of most outdoor adventurers, from...

Article · 5 Nov 2022

How to choose the correct footwear

Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit

Article · 1 Oct 2022

What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world

Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...

Feature · 23 Oct 2021

Climbing K2: Jake Meyer's ten-year journey to the summit of the savage mountain

Jake Meyer, one of the youngest Britons to climb Everest, and the youngest man in the world to complete the Seven Summits, undertook his biggest challenge when he faced The Savage...

Article · 16 Oct 2021

Climbing Aconcagua: the world's highest trekking peak

After ticking off Kilimanjaro and Elbrus, Peter Watson headed to the Andes to attempt his third Seven Summit. Aconcagua may not require mountaineering skills, but this hulk of...

Article · 9 May 2021

How to get hill-fit and train for long-distance walking

During the winter months it’s unlikely that you will have been able to sustain a regime of regular walking to the level that you would normally achieve during the summer, so...

Article · 20 Jun 2020

Trekking down south: the W trek in Torres del Paine

On a trip to Patagonian Chile, Cicerone sales agent James Benson explored the mountains, lakes and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park.