Reviews

The first time I came here, I wasn’t even a diver. I got certified the moment we got back to shore.

Most people come here expecting big views and hard riding; almost none expect what stays with them afterward.

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.

Greenland taught me fast: heli gets you range, touring gets you depth, and the best trips mix both.

The key to finding the best skiing in the Alps usually starts with one decision most people get completely wrong.

Some trails lead to a summit. In Sicily, the trail leads to unforgettable surprises.

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.

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.

From rainforest valleys to alpine passes, this is how to plan a New Zealand hiking trip that actually delivers.

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.

From Iceland’s language to its volcanoes, here’s what I wish every traveler knew before landing.

One hiking trail in the Dolomites was enough for me to understand why people plan entire lives around returning here.

On Madeira, ancient forests, volcanic ridges, and drifting clouds collide, and hiking it is unlike anywhere else.

I’ve guided the Camino for years, and what the guidebooks skip is how the days feel and why coffee stops matter.

Grab your touring setup and an open mindset. Ski touring in Georgia doesn’t rush you, but it gives back more than you expect.

I’ve called Chamonix home for years, so here are the 11 things I tell every hiker before the Tour du Mont Blanc.

I’ve paddled Fiji’s Yasawa Islands. Here, a kava ceremony can turn a stranger into a lifelong friend.

Iceland swings from 24-hour summer light to nearly 20 hours of January darkness. Here’s what to do, month by month.

Backcountry, ski touring, off-piste, freeriding: four words that sound the same and aren’t. Here’s the breakdown.

Ski a mountain until the snow meets the sea: five places in Norway where that’s an ordinary day.

I guide women around Mont Blanc. Want to share laughs in meadows, cheer each other up climbs, and swap stories over dinner?

Chamois on the trail, marmots by the hut, and sunsets over Civetta’s walls: the Dolomites at walking pace.

Is backcountry skiing for beginners? How do you properly dive into the wild pow? AMGA Ski Guide Erik Fullmer has all the answers.

More than 200,000 pilgrims walk the Camino Francés every year. If you’re a first-timer, you should know this before joining them.

Svalbard changes completely with the calendar, so we matched each season to polar bears, lights, skiing, and kayaking.

Skiers and hikers get all the glory, but I’m convinced the Haute Route is best on a bike. Let me show you why.

Croatia’s got this magic that hooks you the moment you arrive.

We asked 3 expert guides how they’d plan the Tour du Mont Blanc, and combined their answers into one itinerary.

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.

Medieval villages, empty roads, and Mont Ventoux staring you down: here’s how I ride Provence, and how you can too.

Plitvice Lakes has 16 lakes and 90 waterfalls, and it’s only idea number one. Our 10 ways into Croatia’s wild side.

Iceland’s Ring Road is easy to plan badly, so here’s the 6-day route I’d hand a friend.