57hours Magazine

The Arctic is one of the last truly wild places on Earth—a realm of towering icebergs, vast glaciers, and wildlife thriving in extreme conditions. Learn what it’s like to tackle it by kayak from seasoned guide Toby Story.

Provence’s got that magic—quiet roads, medieval villages, and Mont Ventoux staring you down. MTB guide Adrien spills all the secrets on cycling Provence, from the best rides, food & wine stops to insider tips to make your adventure pure bliss.

Planning a tour of Iceland’s Ring Road can be a hassle, which is why we brought in an expert. Let Einar, a local guide, walk you through his favorite Ring Road itinerary, with plenty of insider tips & tricks for your own road trip.

What’s the best time to visit Croatia? Read our locally-sourced month-by-month overview and learn when to plan your perfect Croatian vacation!

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Discover the intricacies of all the Camino de Santiago routes with our detailed breakdowns, logistics, maps & plenty of pro tips.

Packing for Europe’s most famous hike can feel like a mountainous challenge itself. Worry not! We’ve created a comprehensive Tour du Mont Blanc packing list with plenty of essential tips so you can focus on enjoying your trek!

At the heart of the 57hours Guide Education Fund lies the mission to empower both new and established guides in pursuing their passions and advancing their career. Our scholarship initiative aims to ease the financial hurdles related to professional training and education.

Are you a guide, ready to push your career forward? Apply for a 57hours scholarship and pay for AMGA/IFMGA course fees and travel expenses.

Montana might be the definition of going off the beaten path, with big forests, bigger mountains, and wild nature. It’s perfect for your next backcountry climbing adventure.

Before you embark on rides through the scenic trail systems of Moab, make sure you’re aware of these desert riding tips to keep the local landscape pristine.

Nothing says summer like hitting the open road with a map and a plan and a bucket list of national parks to visit.

Lake Tahoe is home to arguably the best skiing on the West Coast thanks to its deep, stable maritime snowpack. Throw in easy access to airports, amenities, and vast backcountry terrain and you have a recipe for success.

When it comes to Croatia’s coast, you likely think of sailing. But what if I tell you that the best use of a sailboat is actually for mountain biking?

Sorry climbers, and move over skiers—the Alps are now the trail running capital for big mountain treks. Thanks to a vast network of routes and a well-developed hut system, runners are taking the sport to new heights.

Beaches might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Oahu, but the real beauty of this tropical island is found on its hiking trails.

Planning a hiking trip on the Old Continent, but don’t know where to start? Join us on this curated European odyssey to find the perfect destination for you.

Raw, rugged, and light on infrastructure, Big Sur is an uncut gem of Californian coastline that draws millions of visitors a year. Learn why hikers and backpackers can’t get enough of the trails and what you need to know before you go.

Almost 300 miles long and more than 6,000 feet deep, you’d think the Grand Canyon would be hard to underestimate. But for the 1,000s of visitors who head below the rim, dehydration, sun exposure, and physical fitness are often overlooked.

Yellowstone doesn’t read like a textbook. Whatever you’ve learned about the park, a visit is sure to surprise, especially in the “off-seasons”.

For beginner mountaineers, a climb of Mount Baker is often considered one of the best introductions to glacier terrain in the U.S. Find out what makes it great a launching point from a guide who is all about breaking barriers.

The Guide Education Fund was designed to help guides build a sustainable career doing what they love. Through our scholarship program, we are able to help alleviate some of the financial burden associated with professional coursework.

You’re hiking the Appalachian Trail this year? Well so are millions of others, pal. To help everyone enjoy the experience, together, thru-hiker, Michelle Michaud, shares her tips for etiquette on the trail.

When roughing it doesn’t cut it, head to the alpine huts of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains for full-service, Alps-like, backcountry skiing. They’ll have the fire lit, and cocktails mixed.

Sculpted over millennia by the chiseling wind and water, Sedona’s sandstone formations are a beauty to behold—and hike.

It’s rare to be alone on the skintrack in Jackson Hole these days. Before you head out—along with many others—here are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind so that everyone can have fun and be safe in the backcountry.

Thórsmörk has seemingly been crafted by the gods themselves. From the wild rivulets to its roaring glaciers, you’ll see why it’s named after the brawny one once you set foot here.

Matterhorn is a picture-perfect natural monument with monumental mountaineering history. Climbing it is, naturally, a monumental achievement.

With a dizzying array of peaks, the Dolomites are one of the world’s most storied mountain ranges and home to some of the best hiking in Italy.

Few places in Italy have cultivated as much poetic inspiration as the villages of Cinque Terre. Hiking the trails between them, your footsteps will sing a song of sun, sea, and stone.

With gargantuan rock formations, deep slot canyons, tumbling rivers and pine-clad peaks, there’s a reason Zion was Utah’s first National Park.