Anyone fancy a group trip to an ancient arboreal environment?

[Saw-sick Steve]

Every year in New Zealand half a Dozen tourists go missing and normally turn into a pile of Bones clad in "techno fleece",miles from where they were supposed to be.A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Don't confuse Australians with regular trekkers!

Agree with what you say about the lack of true wilderness here. In fact, the only truly 'virgin' land in the UK comprises a couple of islands in Loch Maree, NW Scotland.

Loved the experience 'tramping' in the back country of NZ, camping above the tree line somewhere between the Caples and Routburn tracks - a true wilderness experience. That said, mainland Europe has some stunning wild areas, of which I've barely scratched the surface. The High Tatras, on the Slovakia/Poland border, Picos in Spain, Slovenia, Romania, etc..., all highly recommended.

Looking at the Lycian way in Turkey, and the Walnut and Apple forests of Kazakhstan as future trips, but time/money/family are all factors to consider.

[Mike Hill]

! Black forest of germany, has anyone been there?

 

Yes.I worked in Baden Wurtemburg after the Storms of 1999/2000.

There was alot of Forest and Urban Trees toppled.Nice place,good people,top food and Beer.