In 1997 I hiked the Alpine Pass Route (APR), a 340 km (211 mi) trail that spans the breadth of Switzerland. Starting in the village of Sargans on the border with Liechtenstein, the route traverses sixteen mountain passes before reaching Read More …
On the morning of December 12, 2013, Justin “Trauma” Lichter and I reached the ‘Cumbres de Sinforosa’, the finishing point for our 381 mile (613 km) traverse of Mexico´s Copper Canyon region. To the best of our knowledge, it was the first Read More …
I first became aware of the Volcan Paricutin in early 1995 whilst perusing a copy of the World Almanac. It was listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. When I realized that it was located less Read More …
Distance : 52km approx. Avg.Time : 3 – 4 days Start / Finish : Cusarare – Divisadero Both trailheads can be accessed by regular public transport from Creel. From Divisadero you have the option of either train or bus. Season Read More …
Distance : 70km approx. Avg.Time : 5-6 days Start / Finish : Recohuata Hot Springs – Pamachi Recohuata can be reached either on foot or 4WD vehicle from the town of Creel. From Pamachi, there is a dirt road which Read More …
NOTE: In December, 2013, Justin Lichter and I revisited the Sinforosa canyon as part of our Copper Canyon Traverse. Due to a marked increase in drug activity, I strongly recommend against all hiking in this area for the foreseeable future. Read More …
Distance : 52 km approx. Avg.Time : 3 days Start / Finish : Batopilas – Urique Both of these little towns are gems. Batopilas can be reached by regular bus service from Creel. This bus ride used to rate up Read More …
Distance : 38km approx. Avg.Time : 2 days Start / Finish : Batopilas Season : October to March. October/November are the best months for hiking in the Copper Canyon region. Coming immediately after the rainy season (June to September), the Read More …