The Week in Review 271

A rustle in the leaves/ a Grayling jumps/ the Raven’s view

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News

Traft is a Tent & Packraft Hybrid.

Katie shares some Updates from the Trail.

Be aware that your InReach might set off an accidental SOS.

What does it feel like to fail your expedition?

Trump’s EPA has become a muscular arm of industry executives getting rich by destroying the planet.

Backpackinglight.se is open!

Do we outdoor bloggers have a Duty to be Responsible?

The Day We Sent Logical Progression.

The Rise of the Adventure Blogger.

To Get to the Summit, Cory Richards Had to Lose It All.

Hungry? Strategic eating for outdoor adventures.

Why your hands swell while hiking.

Jackie explains a Traveler’s Meaning of “Home”.

Would you watch Someone Hike on YouTube? If your answer is yes, then make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

Liz shares all the mean, nasty and godawful hateful things people say to her online.

Join the #MillionHoursOfJoy campaign to get out kids outdoors!

The 7th Annual Coffeeneuring Challenge kicks of in two weeks!

The GoPro HERO6 dropped yesterday - which means the GoPro HERO5 Black is now cheaper! And totally brand-new is the GoPro Fusion, a 360° camera!

New from Gossamer Gear is The Two.

And a new cottage from the USA is Waymark Gear Co. which makes lightweight backpacks.

The new autumn gear has arrived at Alpinetrek.co.uk, while some cool Houdini garments are up to 60% off. Reasons enough to take a look =)

Get 50% off on selected Sierra Designs Sleeping Bags.

Trip Reports

Alex was backpacking the Skye Trail - what a superb weather he had!

Bikerafting Loch Maree.

Kate went climbing in the dark.

Jessie was backpacking along the Russian border. Great weather also here! [German]

Paulina was Train Camping on the Noyo and it looks fantastic!

Jörgen hikes the Rockwall Trail in the Canadian Rockies.

Peter was hiking on the Arctic Trail!

A visit in the Southern Utah Day Hiking Paradise with the family.

Uli went for the first skitour of 2017.

Pretty ridge hikes & climbes in the Wettersteingebirge. [German]

Looks beautiful: The Vorder Gärstenhorn. [German]

Cracking Cobra.

Peter and friends took their bikes to Sweden.

Bikepacking on the Adriatic Crest Route turns into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ken was 9 days in Sarek.

Andrew about his UTMB performance (which was great!).

Emily’s Life Lessons From Bikepacking with a Five-Year-Old.

Alastair loves the Lofoten.

Part 2 of Kathrin’s Bibbulmun Track Trip Report. [German]

Alex and Hannah enjoy a first taste of autumn.

Sheena is swallowed up by clouds at Gaustatoppen, the highest mountain in Telemark.

Martin hiked the Königsweg. [German]

James hikes from Kautokeino to Kilpisjärvi on the Nordkalottleden.

Alen spends an Uneasy Night on Cerro de la Salchicha.

Logan tells the story of the Breaking Trail.

Gear Reviews

Carsten’s Outdoor Essentials: A Baseball-Cap.

Cool: Filmmaker Jay Ritchey talks about his 27.5+ Tumbleweed Prospector.

Drew reviews the My Trail Co. Storm UL Rain Jacket.

Check out David’s 3-Day, 3-Season Backpacking Gear.

Alex reviews the Dilling Merino Longsleeve which he wore from Vienna to Nice. [German]

Dead-reckoning navigation.

Derek reviews the UGQ Outdoors SilPoly Winterdream Tarp.

Sven reviews the Evernew Appalachian Set. [German]

Sarah cooks with the Optimus Vega Stove.

A look at the Becker Gear 40 Below Down Tube Bag – “A Beer Packing Bag”.

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Reside by Marcon at Cambie Village

RESIDE is an exclusive collection of one, two and three bedroom homes with a coveted Westside Vancouver address. With some of Vancouver’s best parks and amenities close by, this is a well-established neighbourhood. RESIDE will be home to 33 concrete homes and 2 floors of parking. RESIDE is situated near shopping, parks, top-ranked schools, entertainment and dining. Langara Golf Course and Winona Park are within walking distance for you to enjoy Vancouver’s great outdoors. Vancouver International Airport is less than 10 minutes away when you board the Canada Line at Marine Drive Station.

Marcon Developments began as a construction company and gave them the experience to deliver homes not only of high standards, but also of high value. Since inception, they have given the keys to homeowners to more than 10,000 new homes and helped dreams become reality. Marcon has developed some notable residences over the years, such as the first high-rise in Canada to achieve LEED certification. Building to these standards helps to future-proof your home, as well as allowing you to breathe easy from the first day you move in.

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ReimaGo & Kidventure

After over six months with the ReimaGo Activity Sensor it’s time to take a look at it again and join the #MillionHoursOfJoy campaign!

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Remember my ReimaGo Review from the spring? Well, we feel it’s time for an update on how the sensor and the app have performed and developed over the last six months.

The ReimaGo App

Back in our spring review the ReimaGo App had 15 levels and we were almost through them in a matter of weeks (which means our son was very active and collected lots of points to move his avatar forward through the ReimaGo World). We already knew by then that our son was plenty enough outside (he only uses the Sensor in his outside jacket), but what we learned then too was that when it gets too warm for the jacket he doesn’t collect any points (even if he’s outside) - we were for example in the end of May for two weeks in Germany, and with it being the hottest May on record in Germany ever (we had every day over 30°C degrees, with five days even having over 35°C!) he never wore the jacket and wasn’t “active” those two weeks, even if we were every day outside. Sure, there’s a rubber hand strap that comes with the sensor, but we didn’t have it with us and even now we seldom use it. We really hope that for next year Reima releases some summer garments which have the ReimaGo pocket which can be worn in warm weather.

Anyway, the ReimaGo App. It had a major update since the spring and now there’s over 40 Levels on the new globe map, which lets you travel around the world. This is positive as it makes the game of being outside more long-lasting - lets see if Reima will add more levels once the first kids start to reach the last levels. There’s now also a little story about the avatar (Goey) and how he animates kids to go outside, it’s a nice touch. Our son still loves to move his avatar forward and is happy each time he gets to finish a Level, and for us parents its still very good to see how much he is outside each day and week. The app also still is a good motivator to get him out if it isn’t a great day outside, which is pretty nice. A “Lets go collect some ReimaGo points so you can finish that level” works very well to motivate him to get dressed and go for a walk or play in the garden. The usability of the app still is the same, it’s OK but not mind-blowing - simple and does its job well. Finally, the app also lets you join the #MillionHoursOfJoy campaign easily, which I’ll talk about next.

Kidventure aka #MillionHoursOfJoy

I was along at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen during the launch of the Kidventure campaign. The idea is to challenge kids around the globe to spend more time outdoors, and hence to collect together a million hours of time spend in the outdoors. You can participate via the above linked Website if you have not yet a ReimaGo Sensor, or if you have the latter then it’s super easy to join the challenge by signing up via the app and then automatically all your hours of outdoor time will be donated to the project (as far as I can tell, you don’t lose anything either =). You also can use the #MillionHoursOfJoy Hashtag on Social Media when you’re out there with your kids - because remember #ItsGreatOutThere =) If you compete in the campaign you also have the chance to win prizes each week, and the grand prize is a winter week in Lapland - a very nice experience for kids, as we know!

Finally, it’s my pleasure to offer you a -15% Discount on ALL Reima garments until the 15th of October - that makes it even more affordable to get a ReimaGo Sensor and a jacket, fleece or pants to measure the activity of your kids or get those Välikausivaatteet or winter garments! The Code is HIK17ING and applies to all products in the Reima Webshop but can not be combined with other discounts. Direct your browser to the Reima webshop and add the code at the end in the coupon field!

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Basalt by Pennyfarthing Development Group at QE Park

The Cambie Collection by Pennyfarthing Homes continues its legacy on Vancouver’s West Side with Basalt, with 51 contemporary residences, located on 35th Avenue and Cambie Street right by Queen Elizabeth Park. Marked by refinement, this fourth chapter of the Cambie Story exemplifies Pennyfarthing’s continued commitment to design excellence and quality craftsmanship. Basalt is at the center of Vancouver and will flourish with the dividends provided by the amenities that the Cambie corridor provides. 

Defined by a modernist exterior, these one to three bedroom homes are set within a premier parkside location. The interiors focus on uniting style with functionality, resulting in bright, open floor plans that highlight panoramic views of Q.E. Park and Vancover’s city skyline.

Since 1980, Pennyfarthing Homes focuses on 3 pillars: integrity, reliability and professionalism. They have swiftly fulfilled the home ownership dreams of nearly 3,000 home buyers throughout the Lower Mainland, Washington State, and California. Following on Bennington House, Grayson, and Hawthorne, this is Pennyfarthing’s fourth Cambie Corridor development.

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Elenore on Fifth by Chard in Mount Pleasant

Exquisitely located on the slopes of Mount Pleasant, Elenore is a boutique collection of 58 modern one, two and three bedroom homes on Fifth and Main. Perfectly situated among the talked-about restaurants, cool galleries, buzz-worthy cafes, curated shops and within walking distance of the Olympic Village, Elenore offers sophisticated living in one of the city’s most dynamic and neighbourhoods.

Townhomes will have a private ground floor patio, while seven second level units will include private decks. There will also be private roof terraces.

 

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Terraces at the Peak at SFU by Intergulf

In the heart of Metro Vancouver, in UniverCity’s established West Highlands neighbourhood, Terraces at The Peak is well-connected to Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Coquitlam. Walk or bike the 28 kilometers of trails on Burnaby Mountain, nearby shopping, schools, community centers, and restaurants. This 13-storey concrete structure will have 117 homes from studios to 3-bedroom condos and townhomes. Locate at the top of Burnaby Mountain, residences will have spectacular views of the lower mainland.

The collection of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom condos and townhomes exemplify Intergulf’s commitment to intelligent design. Every facet of the homes is meticulously configured to emphasize space, light, and functionality. An open-concept layout in conjunction with expansive windows invite natural light to flow generously throughout the home, and illustrate the dramatic views stretching across the horizon. A limited selection of homes feature lock-off suites to provide you with flexibility or secondary income.

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Impressions From the Öreälvsleden

Wilderness in the middle of Sweden, just an hour away from Umeå? Yes, on the beautiful Öreälvsleden trail! I just returned from Sweden and want to share some first impressions with you about this unknown pearl of a hiking trail!

Disclaimer: I was supported financially by Visit Umeå to go backpacking on the Öreälvsleden. But you know: I’m keepin’ it real and tell you how it is - I maintain full editorial control of the content published on Hiking in Finland. Read the Transparency Disclaimer for more information on affiliate links & blogger transparency.

Four days, 124 km, great infrastructure, beautiful autumn colours and a wild river in Sweden - the Öreälvsleden is a trail that rewards. While I go through the thousands of photos I took during my hike and edit the video here’s some first impressions from this beautiful trail in Västerbotten, Sweden.

The start of the trail for me, just a bit outside of Örträsk. Skin-out weight: Too heavy.

If you followed me on Instagram you could see my Stories Live from the Trail =)

A perfect packrafting river, I made the stupid last-minute decision to not take the packraft. Next time I won’t make that mistake!

The autumn colours were sublime.

The Lingonberries were ripe, tasty and plentiful.

There was tasty food in the evenings.

The Hapi Sil was pitched.

There was sunshine here and there.

Towards the south the trail became more civilized and I hiked between fields and the river.

And passed through lovely little Swedish villages.

And I rewarded myself with a tasty Calzone and Goat-cheese Salad and Beer back in Umeå!

The full trip-report including details on logistics et al. comes next week, until then I hope you enjoyed these first impressions from the Öreälvsleden trails - and follow me on Instagram to see more of it!

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