Backpacker Magazine
Backpacker magazine asked its readers the same question and in the March 2009 Issue of Backpacker page 10, provided the results of their survey. a) Where would you go ? Top 3 – 45% said New Zealand would be the first choice, 16% Europe and 15% Australia. b) What international mountains top your life list ? Top 4 – Canadian Rockies, New Zealand southern Alps, Swiss Alps, Scottish Highlands, c) Would you hire a guide – 38% said yes, 62% no, d) What inspires you to travel to a foreign country for a trekking vacation ? Top 5 answers in order – Scenery, discover different/exotic trails, explore different cultures, visit iconic treasures and get away from the daily grind. e) What activites are you most interested in foa multi-sport vacation – trekking, kayaking or paddling, wildlife watching, mountain biking, mountaineering, road cycling. What would you do ?
The March 2009 issue of Backpacker also features Travel like a Pro tips at home, en route, arriving, health, on trail and going to extremes and the world’s best unknown treks. They include -1) Pyrenees Traverse, France, 2) Cape Wrath, Scotland, 3) Zillertal Alps, Austria , 4) Tongario Northern Circuit and Heaphy Track, New Zealand , 5) Cordillera Apolobamba, Bolivia, 6) Overland Track, Australia , 7) Sarek National Park, Sweden, 8) Rolwaling and Khumbu Valleys, Nepal, 9) Polar Route, Greenland, and 10) Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Hike the Highlands Festival 