This is one of my favorite little hikes, as it is full of great views, rock formations and waterfalls, plus the creek itself makes for great viewing.  This hike can be done as a long dayhike, but a better choice is to make it a 2 day trip and cover the entire 14 miles from Allison to Gunner’s Pool and Barkshed.  Not a difficult hike, so a perfect hike for beginning backpackers.

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My favorite section of the BRT, due to the nice hills, bluffs, small waterfalls and access to many side trails.  This is a 10 mile hike that is a fun day hike and a good workout too.

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This is an optional hike for all those traveling to Iceland and Peru in July, but it is highly encouraged to test your fitness level. We will hike the Compton Trail down to Hemmed and Hollow Falls and back with a 40 pound backpack. For the trekkers, you will be asked to accomplish this 2 times, for the mountaineers, you will be asked to accomplish this 3 times. It is a great way to test your mental and physical fitness level, 4 weeks before the trips. Everyone else is also invited to attend, just to hike down to the falls one time, or more if you are looking for a great workout.

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Busiek State Forest hike

This hike is a true Arkansas landmark down to the tallest waterfall in Arkansas and a great view of the canyon, the river and bluffs along wht way.  The hike down is steep, although the trail is nice and maintained.  The hike out is where you really feel it, but a great hike and a better workout.

The highlight of any Iceland trip is the backpacking trip along the”Laugavegurinn”, or “The Hot Spring Route”.  The trail “Laugavegurinn” is one of the most popular backpacking trails in the Icelandic wilderness and the world.  This trail is equally popular with domestic and foreign hikers and this popularity is not without a reason, as the trail offers a great variety of landscapes, ranging from mountains in almost every color of the rainbow, glaciers, roaring hot springs, waterfalls, big rivers, and even glacier lakes.  The “Langavegurinn” does not disappoint and continually lives up to all our expectations.  We have always been left speechless from the color, mystique, and rugged beauty of Iceland.

Mount Pisco at 5,752 meters, (18,897 feet), is probably one of the best preparation climbing expeditions before attempting to climb higher mountains in the Cordillera Blanca or Cordillera Huayhuash.  Mount Pisco, while beautiful, is a fairly straight forward climb, without exposing the climber to difficult and technical climbing, thus allowing novice climbers with the opportunity to be exposed to a great experience on a big beautiful mountain. With several other taller more technical peaks close by, Pisco is commonly used as a preparation and acclimation climb for larger nearby peaks.

Chopicalqui is the fourth tallest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca at 6,354 meters ( 20,846 feet).  Chopicalqui is located between the Huascaran Sur and Contrahierbas Mountains and is known for its beautiful and amazing show shelf, know as the “Mushroom”, not to mention the summit, which provides a spectacular 360 degree view.

Hiking the Ozarks is proud to be hosting and organizing the 3nd Annual Hiking the Ozarks Outdoor Rendezvous, October 12-14, 2012 at the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch located near the Buffalo National River, in Jasper, Arkansas. This event will bring together outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Midwest for networking, camping, education and enjoying the outdoors. We will be offering various educational classes, which will once again include Basic Rock Climbing,  and several other outdoor classes.  There will also be hikes on some of the area’s greatest trails and locations, in the area.  There will be great raffle prizes from some name brand outdoor companies and a chance to meet other outdoor enthusiasts from all over the United States.  Cost for the event is $30.00, which this year will include the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch “User Fees” all the outdoor classes, access to all the guided hikes, entry into the raffles and door prizes and much more.  Horseshoe Canyon Ranch offers camping for $5.00 per night and also has a limited number of cabins for rent. They also have a restaurant on the ranch, along with a gear shop that rents climbing gear.  Please contact Dan Nash for more information.

This is the first phase of certification under the Professional Hiking Guide Association. Upon completion of this training course, you will obtain a certification from the PHGA as a Hiking Guide.

Prerequisites: Wilderness First Aid Certification, CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross or AHA),
Course Length: 2 days/16 hours
Certificate Coverage: Day trips

Curriculum Outline:

1. Gear Overview: The 10 essentials, guides pack, clothing system and overview, first-aid supplies and kit assembly

2.Water and Food: Water and waste management, food and meal planning/nutrition, meal preparation

3. Leave No Trace (LNT):Pack in/pack out,waste disposal, cleaning up, do not disturb, 7 LNT principles

4. Wildlife: Game trail recognition, hiking in bear country, bear canisters and sprays, sharing the trail, wildlife recognition, non-aversive bear conditioning

5. Basic Wilderness Survival Overview: Food, shelter, fire, water

6. Wilderness Travel:Client introductions, safety protocols, navigation overview, off-route navigation, winter hiking

7.Physical Conditioning: Hiking specific training programs, stretching, cool downs

8. Group Management: Group participant selection and screening, trail management, sweepers, runners, pacing, search & rescue strategies, evacuation procedures, communication, special needs clients

9. Stewardship and Access Issues: Permits, commercial use authorization, respecting the terrain, recreational hikers, outdoor clubs vs. guiding outfits

10. The job of a hiking guide