Destination Guides

In the Shadow of Vatnajökull is an off-the-beaten path, 4-day guided trek in one of the most remote hiking areas in Iceland. The landscapes in the Eastfjords are quite different [...]

The basics Health Route Accommodation Food The Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland is a 12-day, extremely remote exploration of a very little-visited part of the world. If you truly [...]

The Huayhuash Circuit Trek is often touted as the best alpine trail in the world outside of the Himalayas. Trekking in the Huayhuash is less frequented than the hikes in [...]

Camping in Banff National Park is a wonderful experience, but for first-time visitors navigating how to book camping can be a pain. Below we share the basics on booking campsites [...]

The Southern Patagonian Icefield Expedition is not a regular multi-day hike. Less than 200 people per year take on this challenging route, which climbs up onto the third largest icefield [...]

The Malerweg in Germany is a circular multi-day hike leading through the stark sandstone rock formations of Germany’s “Sächsische Schweiz”, or Saxon Switzerland, a national park which has been popular [...]

Table of Contents Getting There When to go What should I bring What is the route like Where do I camp Reservations and fees West Coast Article Series The North [...]

Bend, Oregon takes mountain biking seriously, and is considered the Best Mountain Bike Town in the U.S. Bend isn’t just a great place for expert riders, there are trails for [...]

Snowshoeing in Banff National Park is incredible, and the popularity is rapidly increasing. The best snowshoes in Banff National Park cover a variety of trails that range from easy strolls [...]

Greenland’s most famous hike, the Arctic Circle Trail, stretches for 99.4mi along one of the longest sections of ice-free land on the world’s largest island. Typically done over 9 days [...]