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Trekking in Iceland: Journey to the centre of the earth
Iceland is one of the most geologically exciting locations in the world. With glacial rivers, active volcanoes and enormous mountains, it also offers exciting hiking opportunities. You can expect to find yourself far from civilization on most hikes... Read full post...
Posted by Stuart Blackadder on 28th November 2011Trekking
While the majority of hiking trails are not technically difficult, they are an endurance challenge, some lasting up to 14 hours. There are some local routes to follow where the going is easy. Guides are recommended for the longer and harder trails as their local knowledge ensures your safety, particularly useful to help avoid crevasses. In the east, the fjords are a beautiful sight, while Hvannadalshnjukur, Iceland’s highest peak at 2,109m, provides panoramic views of the country’s mountains and glaciers, and the ocean.
For some, the onset of winter cannot come soon enough. Most skiers, snowboarders, ice climbers and snow leopards spend all year impatiently waiting for temperatures to fall and for snow to start falling on them there hills. [caption... Read full post...
Posted by Sophie Nicholson on 18th January 2012