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A milestone birthday: 80-year-old Stuart Gherman climbs Masada

To say that I am proud of Stu does not come close to the way I feel. I never doubted that he could make it to the top. He is truly a role model for our family. 

|ByARLENE GHERMAN
Zaydre Stu Gherman, 80, having climbed Masada.
Eyal Keren, aged 58, and his son, Omer Keren, were from Koranit in the Misgav area of northern Israel, and were found dead during a hiking trip in Austria.

Israeli father and son found dead while hiking in Austrian Alps

The two were hiking, with a second son, on the Stubai High Trail in Neustift in Tyrol's Stubai Valley when the father slipped on the wet ground, prompting his son to try and grab him.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

His family told local authorities that he left around 5 pm local time on Tuesday for a hike toward Whistler’s MacLaurin’s Crossing, on a path he had taken many times during the day. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
India’s Dharamsala region.

Search continues for missing American immigrant to Israel in India

The missing is an immigrant to Israel from the US, who went missing after getting separated from his trekking group nearly a week ago. 

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Sukkot activities: Hiking and family fun

Sukkot is a great time for family as well as self-reflection, and there's nowhere better to od this than in one of Israel’s nature parks or national heritage sites. 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
Mamshit

Israeli summer 2021: Sand surfing, rappelling and festivals

Over the last few years, the tourism sector in the Negev has undergone a big transformation, and there are many new attractions available to visitors.

JUNE 23, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
A leap of faith at the rappelling station at the Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center

Neo-Nazi Australian political leader refused bail for terrorizing hikers

Thomas Sewell, 28, surrounded and attacked a car full of hikers, last month. Now he was refused bail.

JUNE 10, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Thomas Sewell after an altercation with a security guard.

Shavuot: Hikes, trips, activities for the holiday

Shavuot this year is in mid-May, in the heart of spring, so on almost any hike we’ll enjoy warm and pleasant weather.

MAY 13, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
RIDING HIGH at Rancho Menis.

With lockdown over, Festival of Tastes in the Valleys has kicked off

This year the festival will be held in conjunction with KKL-JNF, currently celebrating its 120th anniversary.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
WESTERN GALILEE delights await.

Tour Israel: Nahal Darga & Muraba'at Cave

Nahal Darga is an extreme route, but the route to Muraba’at Cave is suitable for families.

DECEMBER 17, 2020ByMEITAL SHARABI
Nahal Darga is the largest of the seasonal streams that cross the northern Judean Desert.

Firing zones, Highway 10 to open to hikers on Hanukkah

Hikers will need to coordinate with the IDF and receive a permit before arriving at the military zones.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An IDF soldier stands atop a tank near Alonei Habashan on the Golan Heights, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria

Israeli company designs platform to optimize trail, hiking experiences

All the information gathered from the previous travel goes towards optimizing the trail experience of the next year, and so on.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A group of MASA participants hike in the Negev near Machtesh Ramon on April 21 2013

Tour Israel: Fresh air in Nahal Yagur

At this time of year, it’s a pleasure to hike one of Israel’s many beautiful trails without having to worry about the boiling sun.

NOVEMBER 28, 2019ByMEITAL SHARABI
Fresh air in Nahal Yagur

A fun day out in the Western Galilee

Autumn is a delightful time for a trip, even if your idea of a perfect outing does not include going on long treks upon verdant forest trails.

NOVEMBER 20, 2019ByMEITAL SHARABI
HANITA FOREST