The Week in Review 283

“Flickering green/ a hint of orange/ the night is gone.”

How much did you spent on your last piece of outdoor gear? And how much did you support your favourite blogs in the last months? If you enjoy The Week in Review & other articles buy me a coffee - I work Full-Time on Hiking in Finland to bring you inspiring trip reports, in-depth gear reviews and the latest news from the outdoors. You also could subscribe to the rarer-than-ever Newsletter and follow along on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube for more outdoorsy updates!

Outdoor News

Poland violated EU laws by logging in Białowieża forest, court rules.

Better Technology isn’t the Solution to Ecological Collapse.

Great news for nature: The EU passes a total ban on bee-harming pesticides.

Yay, I announced the Cottages Interviews 2018 Series! If you like ultralight gear makers you definitely should subscribe via RSS to not miss these!

The Outdoor-Spirit Podcast #38 is out and talks about Glamping. [German]

Should we be crowdfunding resuces?

Yoga for hikers. [German]

Something to look forward to: Life gets better after 50 (Why age tends to work in favour of happiness).

How to Lightpaint with Steel Wool.

An Ode to the Instagram Backpacker.

Learn to understand the Golden Hour, Blue Hour and Twilights.

SmugMug bought Flickr.

Revelate Designs launched a new seat pack, the Terrapin System 8L.

Garmin unveiled the new inReach Mini.

Impressions from the DLGM II.

Check out the new LiteSkin backpacks from Katabatic Gear.

Buy a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Backpack and get a free Pod to organize your gear!

You want to vote with your £$€ when you buy gear and buy from companies which think about social and environmental matters? You can now shop by sustainability attributes on the REI website, for example by searching for “Made in USA” “fair trade” or “Organic Cotton”.

Win a Salomon Multisport Outfit in this Photo Contest.

Stay at the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel and get a sweet adidas terrex apparel outfit in this contest.

Win a trip to the Wilder Kaiser Region and Deuter kit.

And finally, win 500€ worth of Icebreaker Cool-Lite garments for your next adventure!

Check out the new arrivals at Backcountry.

Summer is here, and so are the new hiking trousers for this season.

Trip Reports

Agnieszka is hitting the trail again! This year she will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail. [Polish]

Drew hikes to El Montanon Peak.

Desert Trail: Death Valley.

Hiking the Hiline Trail.

Backpacking on Bornholm. [Danish]

It was a Big Sky Saturday.

The Dalliance of Eagles.

How time flies.

A hike up Mt. Tenmoku 天目山.

Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail.

7 Packrafting trips in Croatia. [German]

Packrafting in Russia. [Spanish]

Read the John Muir Trail Northbound Guide before hiking it!

Bombtrack on the Romagna Bike Trail.

Bikepacking with Keith Richards.

And some beautiful impressions from Willem’s 2017 Greenland adventures.

Gear Reviews

Matthias embarked on an epic bikepacking tour across Europe - here’s the gear he has along. [German]

The Great Outdoors reviews the OS Aventura GPS.

Read Kat’s Te Araroa Gear Debrief before heading to New Zealand.

Chris reflects on Gear for Long-Distance Walks Then & Now.

Martin’s gear list for his 1370 km Hoamatroas hike. [German]

First impressions of the Kojin Stove.

Alex helps you sew a breathable bivy bag and a 1P Tarp. [German]

First impressions of the Atom backpack from Atom Packs.

Ken reviews the Gossamer Gear The One.

What’s in your tool kit?

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Announcing the Cottages Interviews 2018 Series

Be prepared for more than a dozen of fresh cottage interviews coming this spring and summer to Hikingi in Finland =)

Almost ten years after I started the Cottage Interview Series they are back! I always really enjoyed conducting these interviews and getting to know the people behind the gear, and what drives them. It’s just - around eight years ago I slowly ran out of companies to interview 😊 But during the last years more & more new cottages came into existence, and many of them have a unique solution or design on how to make our bacpacking trips more fun - and lighter! Thus over the next several months I will be interviewing some of the newest Ultralight cottages across the globe to find out what drives them, but I also will be re-visiting some of the cottages I interviewed way back in the day and find out how they are doing in 2018!

If you are interested in what drives ultralight gear makers, what goes into designing and making an ultralight hammock, backpack, quilt or hoody - you will want to subscribe via RSS to the blog or become a Fan & Follower on Twitter and Facebook where I also will announce the new articles. Excited? Better be - the first interview will go up in two weeks!

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Meridian by Townline in the centre of Burquitlam

Meridian by Townline in the centre of Burquitlam, an upcoming luxurious 32-storey residential high-rise tower compromised of 198 carefully crafted intelligently designed 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes, along with a limited collection of only a few exclusive two-level 3-bedroom townhomes. Conveniently located at Cottonwood Avenue and Clarke Road; in the centre of Burquitlam’s burgeoning community, adjacent to the Evergreen SkyTrain line and just steps from a plethora of urban amenities.

Opening 2018

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Maverick by Tien Sher in Surrey

Maverick by Then Shier is a new five-storey condo development located in Surrey. This project will offer 125 1-, 2-, and 3- bedroom condos unite along with outstanding exclusive amenity space. Get access to Metro Vancouver’s most affordable homes.  Maverick is coming soon to the new entertainment district.

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Ward by Vicini in Vancouver

Ward by Vicini Homes development is a new 3-bedroom townhomes development located in the lovely residential Norquay neighborhood, just steps away from 29th Ave Skytrain Station, and surrounded by parks, bikeways, and great schools. This project will offer 16 unite, sizes range from 950 – 1,070 SF. With kitchens designed for real life & entertaining, you’ll love the sleek European-inspired cabinetry, full-size stainless steel appliances including gas range, and breakfast bar.

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Avani Centre at King George Boulevard in Surrey

Avani Centre by Avani Investment Group in Surrey is a new mixed-use condo development located in the heart of Surrey Centre. Avani Centre offers 181 exclusive residences in combination with a hotel by Hilton, allowing for luxury experiences. The Residences at Avani Centre begin on the 8th floor, ensuring that these homes rise above the Medical District and overlooks the core of the city’s University District to the north.The architecturally unique residential tower rises atop a 5-storey hotel, and is close to Surrey Memorial Hospital, Holland Park, Central City Shopping Centre, the SFU campus, King George SkyTrain station, and a future shopping and entertainment complex.

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Holland Row in North Vancouver

Holland Row by PC Urban in North Vancouver is a new 3-storey woodframe rowhomes development located in the new community of Lions Gate Village. This project will offer 23 3- and 4- bedrooms townhouses. Holland Row will offer residents some of the best the North Shore has to offer in urban living amongst nature. Overlooking the Capilano River, the rowhomes boast private back yard, secured parking garages with direct access into your home, premium appliances, refined interiors and sophisticated architecture. All within walking distance of restaurants on Marine Drive, shopping at Park Royal, a new Community Centre being built on Fullerton, the nature trails of West Vancouver and local skiing at Grouse Mountain.

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