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Mark Snell |
27-Jun-08
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USA/Dominica |
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I did the lake with my father in 1979 when we lived there...just before Hurricane David. We had a guide and there were a group of us that went together. We felt pretty prepared because we were in good shape and had plenty of water, high-energy snacks and good trekking gear. However, where we failed was that we only had one rain suit between us.
As we started the climb, it started to rain and I took the pants and my dad took the top. By the time we made it up to the lake, we were almost hypothermic and absolutely exhausted. The going had been extremely rough since it was before a lot of the trail improvements had been put in place.
It was pretty surreal. The smell, the steam, the lake. We sat in the warm springs to get our core temperatures back up and then started the death march back. To this day, i don't know how we made it.
Once back home in Roseau, I took a hot bath and then slept for two days straight.
I'm glad I did it, but even more glad that I survived.
Be prepared. Don't underestimate how cold you can get and how hypothermia can really sap your strength.
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Ras Clemo Letang |
18-Apr-08
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Germany/Dominica |
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We, my german wife and i did this hike in 1992, she made it to valley of desolation, saved her strength for the return journey, the tracks were not half as good as they are today, I went on to see the lake. What amazed me the most is the two(what can i say)holes on the side dripping fresh water into the lake. Phenominal.
"The valley spirit never dies; It is the woman,primal mother. Her gateway is the root of heaven and earth. It is like a veil barely seen, Use it;it will never fail"
Happy hikeing.
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Lena Humvi |
09-Mar-08
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Sweden |
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Yes, I did it.....!
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Goska&Olaf |
07-Feb-08
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Poland |
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Unforgetable route! We're very very tied but we did it!
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Melissa |
11-Nov-07
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England |
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We completed this hike today. It was great fun and well worth the pain. We were fortunate that it didn't rain but it was still very muddy in places! You probably need to be in reasonable physical condition to attempt the hike and the section between the Valley of Desolation and the lookout point on the way back is definitely the toughtest. Peter Green was a great tour guide and we would certainly recommend him. If you decide to do this hike then we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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Fain Rosenthal |
11-Nov-07
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USA |
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I visited boiling lake a few years ago. Having visited many interesting places, this is one place that really resonates. The desolation and the spledor. The white river, green river, valley of desolation, the lake, the instant waterfalls created by a sudden cloudburst are all surrealistic. If you saw this in a Hollywood movie, you wouldn't believe any of it. A long, arduous hike, full of hills and mud, but well worth it!
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Judy and Todd Harrison |
04-Nov-07
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USA |
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We hiked to Boilin' in June of 1995. I remember how beautiful the hike was. Even more, I remember how sore we were the next day! It was quite an accomplishment!
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Heather Shaver |
30-Oct-07
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USA |
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This was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. I will never forget it.
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Alex Boylan |
16-Oct-07
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United States |
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What a hike...the valley of desolation was unreal and the boiling lake is one of the best natural wonders i have ever seen. It was an amazing journey. But make no mistake about it...get in shape before you attempt this hike...its the real deal! Cheers Alex Boylan http://www.aroundtheworldforfree.com
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Diane Bulluss |
15-Oct-07
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| Country: |
australia |
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Spectacular!!.............most amazing hike!!!!
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nate smith |
11-Oct-07
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| Country: |
USA |
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a must do in dominica. i hiked in new hiking shoes. i still have scars on my feet to remind me of this. it was an awesome hike. i thought it was tough but the teacher i went to the island with had his 5 year old hike it.....so its not that bad.
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Diane Bulluss |
21-Sep-07
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Virgin Islands |
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Boiling Lake was amazing.........going through so many different terrains!!! We had a wonderful local guide, Elvis, who resides in the village of Laduat, who was so passionate and enthusiatic about our hike...that it was such a wonderful experience to be able to complete it. I think this, was such a fulfilling hike for myself. Although, I felt it was strenuous, I did not feel any muscle pain the next day....aso I did Middleton Falls, Freshwater and Bori Lakes, all in one day, a few days earlier. Maybe that helped a little!!!
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Niki |
14-Sep-07
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USA |
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