Location Review Best Hiking in Iceland: Walking the Ancient Viking Trails If you think the best hiking in Iceland is just waterfalls and selfies, you haven’t walked where the Vikings did. Magnus Viking Hiking guide
Location Review Rock Climbing Croatia: Sailing Between Dalmatia’s Best Crags I didn’t invent rock climbing in Croatia, but once I started sailing into my crags, climbing felt like everyone else was late to the party. Luka Sarić Climbing, MTB, Rafting, and Snowboarding Guide
Location Review Sierra Nevada Hiking: Why These Mountains Are Made for Women For women who think they’ve seen Spain, Sierra Nevada hiking shows them the part they missed. Ginny Lunn Seasoned women-only tour operator
Location Review Biking in Slovenia: A Guide’s Perspective From the Saddle Most countries make you choose between mountains and coast. Slovenia doesn’t. Nejc Peternelj Biking guide
Location Review Japow and the Art of Backcountry Skiing in Japan I guide in Canada all winter — let me show you why I still fly to Japan. Will Mackaness ACMG Ski and Rock Climbing Guide
Location Review Hiking Chamonix: A Transformative Women-Only Trek Through the Heart of the Alps The mountains are absolutely impressive, but what happens to women when hiking Chamonix is even more remarkable. Armelle Bucciantini UIMLA International Mountain Leader
Location Review MTB Haute Route on an E-MTB: What Riders Should Know I guide the mtb Haute Route on an e-mtb because it allows me to take riders into alpine terrain I know most would never reach on their own. Elise Boeuf MTB Guide
Location Review What a Luxury Hiking Tour du Mont Blanc Trip is Really Like After years of guiding, I learned that hiking Tour du Mont Blanc slowly, well fed, and well rested reveals a completely different mountain. Sébastien Tournoud Hiking guide
Location Review Raja Ampat Islands: The Last Paradise on Earth? If there’s a place that reminds me why I became a guide in the first place, it’s the Raja Ampat islands. Angela Bueckert Level 4 Sea Kayak Guide, White Water Kayak Instructor, and ACMG Ski Guide
Location Review Tour du Mont Blanc by E-MTB: Three Countries, One Ride Most people come here expecting big views and hard riding; almost none expect what stays with them afterward. Tom Durham MTB Guide
Location Review Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Your Friendly Escape Plan Into the Wild If you’ve ever wanted to disappear for a while and come back feeling brand new, we can tell you firsthand: this is how it starts. 57hours with Colt Peeters and Nastia Bendebury PCT Hiking Guides & Wilderness First Responders
Location Review Skiing in Greenland: Heli Drops, Touring Days, and Arctic Conditions Greenland taught me fast: heli gets you range, touring gets you depth, and the best trips mix both. Matt Edwards ACMG Ski Guide
Location Review How To Find the Best Skiing in the Alps The key to finding the best skiing in the Alps usually starts with one decision most people get completely wrong. Yann Delevaux IFMGA Mountain Guide with 20+ years of experience
Location Review Why Hiking in Sicily Feels Like Traveling Through Time Some trails lead to a summit. In Sicily, the trail leads to unforgettable surprises. Sara Zanni Archaeologist & certified hiking guide
How an All-Women Adventure Could Change Your Life I’ve seen how a women-only hiking trip can shift something in a woman, and it usually begins with one small step she almost didn’t take. Ginny Lunn Seasoned women-only tour operator
Location Review Chamonix Climbing: A Guide to the Cradle of Alpinism I’ve guided in Chamonix for 25 years, and I still start most days the same way: by choosing what the mountain will actually allow. Yann Delevaux IFMGA Mountain Guide with 20+ years of experience
Location Review Hiking New Zealand: Local Guide’s Top Tips From rainforest valleys to alpine passes, this is how to plan a New Zealand hiking trip that actually delivers. Daniel Murphy Local Hiking Guide & Guiding Company Co-Owner
Trip Review Discover Svalbard: Skiing The Northernmost Slopes on Earth In Svalbard, the mountains rise straight out of the Arctic Ocean, the sun refuses to set, and every ski line feels like the edge of the map. Tom Wolfe ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide and Owner of Sawback Alpine
Location Review How to Plan a Trip to Iceland Knowing how to plan a trip to Iceland isn’t about booking the right things, it’s about understanding a few truths most travelers realize too late. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly what they are. 57hours with Margret Blondal and Solvi Signhildar Ulfsson Local hiking specialists with 10+ years of experience
Location Review Hiking the Dolomites in Italy: A Guide’s Love Letter to the Mountains One hiking trail in the Dolomites was enough for me to understand why people plan entire lives around returning here. Chris Hoge Hiking guide with 10+ years of experience
Location Review Hiking in Madeira: Best Trails & Local Tips Step onto a trail where ancient forests, volcanic ridges, and drifting clouds collide, and let me show you why hiking in Madeira feels like walking through several worlds in a single day. 57hours with Fabio Castro and Marion Chauvet Local hiking guide & hiking group manager
Trip Review Camino de Santiago Guide: Routes, Prep & What It’s Like Years of walking these paths as a Camino de Santiago guide taught me what guidebooks miss: how the days really feel, why coffee stops matter, and how the Camino starts changing you before you realize it. Umberto di Venosa Local hiking guide & Camino specialist
Trip Review Ski Touring in Georgia: The Best-Kept Secret of European Skiing Grab your touring setup and an open mindset. Ski touring in Georgia doesn’t rush you, but it gives back more than you expect. Adam Robenek Co-founder of Snow Vigil
Trip Review Pro Guide’s Top 11 Tips for the Tour du Mont Blanc Ever wondered how to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc? Emma has called this valley home for years, leading groups through its highs and lows. Her Tour du Mont Blanc tips will equip you with everything you need to know, from planning and fitness prep to insurance tips. Emma Jack International Mountain Leader, Mountain Bike Leader, Nordic Ski Instructor
Trip Review Why Fiji Kayaking Should Be on Every Paddler’s Bucket List Fiji’s Yasawa Islands beckon with turquoise lagoons, white sand shores, and villages where kava ceremonies spark lifelong connections. Discover the best routes, gear tips, and cultural gems for your ultimate Fiji kayaking journey. Toby Story Director, Senior Guide, Chief of Operations at Southern Sea Ventures
Location Review What to Do in Iceland: Year-Round Guide for Outdoor Lovers Looking for what to do in Iceland? Look no more. Check out our month-by-month breakdown of the top activities in the Land of Fire and Ice for outdoor adventurers. 57hours
Lesson Review What Is Backcountry Skiing? A Guide for Resort Skiers Tired of resort crowds and overpriced snacks stealing your ski day vibe? This guide breaks down what is backcountry skiing, showing you how to chase untouched powder and epic adventures with pro tips and top spots to get started. 57hours
Location Review Ski Touring Norway: Best Spots, Pro Tips & More Umagine carving fresh powder from summit to sea, with fjords and northern lights as your backdrop. This article’s your ticket to the best ski touring Norway has to offer, packed with pro tips to shred like a local. 57hours
Trip Review Women on the Trail: Mont Blanc’s Best Hikes Want to trek Mont Blanc’s epic trails with fellow women adventurers? Discover the best hikes and insider tips for an unforgettable Mont Blanc adventure with Chamonix-based guide Marta Gil Sopena. Marta Gil Sopena Chamonix-based hiking guide
Trip Review Alta Via 1: Everything You Need to Know How do you do the Dolomites right? Get inside info and essential tips for one of Europe’s most iconic hikes. 57hours
Lesson Review Backcountry Skiing for Beginners Is backcountry skiing for beginners? How do you properly dive into the wild pow? AMGA Assistant Ski Guide Erik Fullmer has all the answers. Erik Fullmer AMGA Assistant Ski Guide, Co-Owner of Wasatch Mountain Guides
Trip Review Camino Frances: Tips for First-Timers The Camino Frances is the most popular Camino de Santiago Route, walked by over 200,000 pilgrims each year. Learn how to do it right, and earn your Compostella without hassle. 57hours