Over the past decade-plus, my brother Brian and I have hiked across the most beautiful landscapes around the world. Now, at the start of a new decade, we decided to look back and pick the best hikes we've ever done. In our new video, we discuss the adventures in detail and reminisce about our experiences in the outdoors.
- John Muir Trail (California) [00:46]
- A 210-mile trek through the Sierra Nevada, beginning in Yosemite Valley and ending at Mount Whitney. It involves navigating high-altitude mountain passes and walking among massive Sequoia trees.
- Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trails (Iceland)
- A 55km route (with a 25km extension) featuring an otherworldly landscape of glaciers, volcanoes, and boiling sulfur vents. Hiking in mid-summer offers 24-hour daylight, allowing you to hike at any hour.
- Everest Base Camp (Nepal) [05:46]
- An 87-mile trek taking roughly two weeks and reaching altitudes of 18,500 feet . Hikers stay in local tea houses along the trail and must yield to yaks carrying supplies.
- Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (Arizona) [08:40]
- A grueling 53-mile descent and ascent. While spring and fall are ideal to avoid blistering heat, we tackled the canyon during winter wearing snowshoes.
- Camino de Santiago (Spain) [11:12]
- An 870km historic pilgrimage from southern France to Spain's Atlantic coast. It is celebrated for its strong communal atmosphere, making it ideal for meeting fellow travelers.
- West Coast Trail (Canada) [13:41]
- A 75km coastal route on Vancouver Island packed with physical obstacles, including massive wooden ladders and cable cars. Hikers must navigate slippery rocks and carefully time the ocean tides.
- Tour du Mont Blanc (Europe) [15:56]
- A 170km circuit through the Alps across Switzerland, Italy, and France. The hike blends wilderness with culture, mixing stays in communal hiker bunks with access to European bakeries.
- The "O" Circuit in Torres del Paine (Chile) [19:26]
- A remote 100km, 10-day loop in Patagonia featuring glaciers, condors, and famously volatile weather. Hikers can reserve spots in quaint wooden huts.
- Denali Backcountry (Alaska) [22:11]
- A completely trail-less 55-mile expedition requiring intensive map and compass navigation. It features extreme hazards, including dangerous river crossings and the treacherous Muldrow Glacier.
- Off-Trail [26:25]
- Grab a map and chart an off-trail route.
