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Who wants to take a walk? - Arctic Circle Trail

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    taiwan_girl
    wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 15:44 last edited by
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    Another bucket list trail. Always been interested in the "Off the track" places and Bhutan is one of those. Looked into going there before, but never had a real chance. They very much limit tourists - dont want the "cheap" backpacker type. You have to spend USD $250/day (I think).

    Mildly interesting fact. I believe that Bhutan has a cabinet position that is called the "Minister of Happiness"

    Trans Bhutan Trail(https://transbhutantrail.com)

    (Not my pictures. Taken from the website)

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      89th
      wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 15:53 last edited by
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      Tourists should also be able to point out Bhutan on a map, or even answer whether it’s a country or city, before they’re allowed to go. Yes, this would’ve eliminated me.

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        89th
        wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 15:54 last edited by
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        Looks beautiful though!

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          Improviso
          wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 15:58 last edited by
          #34

          That could easily be something you would see in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

          And it's a lot closer.

          We have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences.
          Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on.

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            12 Feb 2022, 15:58

            That could easily be something you would see in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

            And it's a lot closer.

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            Larry
            wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 18:34 last edited by
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            @improviso said in Who wants to take a walk? - Arctic Circle Trail:

            That could easily be something you would see in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

            And it's a lot closer.

            Yes. I was just thinking that I should post some pictures of my area.

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              Larry
              wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 18:39 last edited by Larry 2 Dec 2022, 18:49
              #36

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              I see stuff like this every day.

              Oh - and if you see a black bear here and decide to fight back, tell us where to send flowers....

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                Jolly
                wrote on 12 Feb 2022, 19:23 last edited by
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                Nephew walked the Appalachian Trail.

                He had a blast...

                “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                  12 Feb 2022, 19:23

                  Nephew walked the Appalachian Trail.

                  He had a blast...

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                  taiwan_girl
                  wrote on 13 Feb 2022, 03:01 last edited by
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                  @jolly that would be very cool. I have read a couple of "trail diaries" of people who did it. Seems like a lot of fun.

                  On a depressing note, read the following article. About a quite experienced hiker who went unprepared on a winter hike. Ended up not making it. Interesting but quite sad also.

                  Found his diary (both written and video) documenting his failure of life.

                  (https://www.outsideonline.com/2336896/snowbound/)

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                    Jolly
                    wrote on 13 Feb 2022, 03:52 last edited by
                    #39

                    Stupid can kill you real quick in big country.

                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                      13 Feb 2022, 03:01

                      @jolly that would be very cool. I have read a couple of "trail diaries" of people who did it. Seems like a lot of fun.

                      On a depressing note, read the following article. About a quite experienced hiker who went unprepared on a winter hike. Ended up not making it. Interesting but quite sad also.

                      Found his diary (both written and video) documenting his failure of life.

                      (https://www.outsideonline.com/2336896/snowbound/)

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                      wrote on 13 Feb 2022, 03:58 last edited by
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                      @taiwan_girl said in Who wants to take a walk? - Arctic Circle Trail:

                      @jolly that would be very cool. I have read a couple of "trail diaries" of people who did it. Seems like a lot of fun.

                      On a depressing note, read the following article. About a quite experienced hiker who went unprepared on a winter hike. Ended up not making it. Interesting but quite sad also.

                      Found his diary (both written and video) documenting his failure of life.

                      (https://www.outsideonline.com/2336896/snowbound/)

                      Couple of ways to do it. He started in the early spring in Georgia and hiked to Maine.

                      What was funny, was that after he got back home, he couldn't sleep in a bed. He slept on the floor of his bedroom for most of two weeks.😄

                      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                        taiwan_girl
                        wrote on 22 Jul 2022, 02:57 last edited by
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                        Another trail that is way out of my league, but there are people who have done it in a pretty continuous hike. Took them at least 1.5 years. Probably fun to do parts.

                        28000 km/15000 miles trans- Canada trail

                        Trans Canada Trail

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                        Not making it to Arctic Circle Trail this summer for sure. Not sure when/if it will happen.

                        For @George-K and @mark there what looks like a cool continuous trail that covers Wisconsin. The Ice Age Trail That one looks definitely "doable".

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                          George K
                          wrote on 22 Jul 2022, 11:03 last edited by
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                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            taiwan_girl
                            wrote on 22 Jul 2022, 15:14 last edited by
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                            @George-K 👍

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                              Horace
                              wrote on 22 Jul 2022, 20:29 last edited by
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                              Ice age trail looks cool.

                              Education is extremely important.

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                                mark
                                wrote on 22 Jul 2022, 21:51 last edited by
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                                I have ridden my bike on part of the Ice Age Trail. The entrance is about 12 miles or so from home.

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                                  taiwan_girl
                                  wrote on 22 Mar 2025, 18:40 last edited by
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                                  Another trail that is in the making.

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                                  From Wash DC to Wash state. 3700 miles.

                                  The preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail connects 150+ existing rail-trails, greenways and other multiuse paths spanning more than 3,700 miles. These trails are hosting the Great American through their communities, making possible this grand vision of a nation connected by trails. And with more than 55% of the route already on the ground, now is the time to experience the Great American Rail-Trail!

                                  Probably be another 10 years or so till it is finished.

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