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Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Matsumoto to Narai

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Matsumoto to Narai

In part one of our Nakasendo trek, we visit a castle in Matsumoto and we sample wasabi-flavored products at the Hotaka wasabi farm. We start our Nakasendo hike in the village of Hideshio, from where we walk to the picture-perfect post-town of Narai.

Arie Vandervelden April 29, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the West Coast Trail: Walbran Creek to Gordon River

Hiking the West Coast Trail: Walbran Creek to Gordon River

On the final leg of our West Coast Trail hike we climb ladders, we cross gullies on slippery logs, and we cross canyons by riding cablecars and by going across suspension bridges.

Arie Vandervelden April 2, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking Read more

Hiking the West Coast Trail: Tsusiat Falls to Walbran Creek

Hiking the West Coast Trail: Tsusiat Falls to Walbran Creek

On the second leg of our West Coast Trail hike, we feast on freshly caught crab at Nitnat Narrows, and we celebrate our wedding anniversary with a wonderful beach hike in great weather.

Arie Vandervelden April 2, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking Read more

Hiking the West Coast Trail: Pachena Bay to Tsusiat Falls

Hiking the West Coast Trail: Pachena Bay to Tsusiat Falls

On days one and two of our West Coast trail hike, we walk through rainforest with huge trees and along wave-beaten beaches. I fling Diana’s boot into the Klawana River.

Arie Vandervelden April 1, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking Read more

Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: West Bay to Lulworth

Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: West Bay to Lulworth

On the third leg of our Jurassic Coast journey we get soaked in a sudden thunderstorm, we tour the local pubs of Abbotsbury with the town drunk in search of cash, and we watch a lightbulb explode violently in a haunted pub.

Arie Vandervelden March 23, 2022April 7, 2022 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: Seaton to West Bay

Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: Seaton to West Bay

In the second part of our Jurassic Coast hike, we walk through a lush jungle, explore paleontology in Lyme Regis, and we get lost in the fog and end up at a tea room near West Bay.

Arie Vandervelden March 16, 2022March 23, 2022 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: Exmouth to Seaton

Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: Exmouth to Seaton

In part 1 of our Jurassic Coast hike, we walk along cliffs of bright red Triassic sandstone. We stay at a posh Christian retreat, where we secretly pour ourselves a gin-and-tonic for happy hour.

Arie Vandervelden March 16, 2022March 22, 2022 Hiking, Travel Read more

Iceline Trail

Iceline Trail

My friend Darren and I hiked the Iceline Trail on a sunny September day.

Arie Vandervelden September 4, 2021February 28, 2022 Hiking Read more

Exshaw Ridge and the Red Deer River

Exshaw Ridge and the Red Deer River

Here are some pictures of two different trips: a scramble up Exshaw Ridge, and a paddle down the Red Deer River

Arie Vandervelden June 23, 2021February 28, 2022 Canoeing, Hiking Read more

Photo gallery: Summer of 2020

Photo gallery: Summer of 2020

Some pictures from the summer of 2020.

Arie Vandervelden August 26, 2020February 28, 2022 Hiking, Photo gallery, Travel Read more
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