Lake Waikaremoana Track, New Zealand
One of the official GREAT WALKS. I’d love to travel there again soon as they’ve done such a terrific job limiting the health and economic damage from COVID. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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West Coast Trail – #1 Hike in the World
The WCT was closed all of 2020. We still don’t know if it will reopen for 2021. Reservations might open in April. Read our WCT information page. While we wait, here’s a cute short video that captures the feel of the adventure. ESPECIALLY the ladders. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. Want to see …
What Happens in the Air When a Pro Snowboarder Sends a Jump
Whether it be at the Olympics, X Games, or Dew Tour, watching a snowboarder launch massive jumps is awe-inspiring. Of course, these airs are also filled with ridiculous flips, spins and tricks. But how exactly does that happen? What is going through riders’ minds when they are mid-air, upside down? This fascinating new video from […]
Watch This Winter’s Best Ski Movies
Whether it’s waiting out lockdowns and curfews or psyching up for a long-awaited powder day, a ski movie is just what the doctor ordered right now. This year’s visual buffet shows no lingering symptoms of COVID-19 shortening last season. There’s plenty of deep, steep and boundary-pushing footage. And buried in it all are even a […]
Conor McGregor Launches TIDL Sport: An Innovative Sports Recovery Line
Despite announcing his retirement in early June 2020, Conor McGregor is back and in the best shape of his life. McGregor has been training rigorously for his January 23rd main event at UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier. The secret to his comeback––allowing him to perform at prime levels with more explosion and endurance than ever […]
11 Science-Backed Products to Boost Your Mood and Alleviate Stress
Somewhere between Week 1 A.C. (After Coronavirus) and Week Where Are We Now?, it became pretty clear the enduring pandemic was taking a toll on our state of mind. And—albeit helpful—there are only so many Headspace meditation tracks one can do. That’s why we reached out to mental health pros to share the tools of […]
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Whether you’re new to Indian food or consider yourself a proud connoisseur, this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe has your number for dinner this week. Tender pieces of chicken slow simmered in a spiced yogurt tomato sauce, you’ll find tikka masala listed on just about any Indian restaurant menu, for good reason. Chicken tikka masala is…
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Peach Smoothie
Peach Smoothie
Smoothies are a simple way to keep life peachy, especially when said smoothie involves actual peaches! This healthy Peach Smoothie recipe is a fruity, refreshing burst of sunshine at any point in your day. This month, I’m sharing a new, delicious, and nutritious smoothie recipe every week (don’t miss the fab Green Smoothie or Peanut…
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National Parks Adventure (2016)
Narrated by Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure is an IMAX documentary touring U.S. Parks including Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite, and Arches. Look for it on streaming services including Netflix. Join famed mountaineer Conrad Anker on a road trip with stepson Max Lowe and artist Rachel Pohl. Click PLAY or watch the trailer on YouTube.
Ammonite Falls the HARD WAY 😀
Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles. Without checking in advance, I cycled out for my first visit to Ammonite Falls near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Most convenient for me was the Weigles Road trailhead. January 15th was the best weather we’ve had in 2021. A perfect day. And it’s an easy day hike. What …