Adventure Talks

Chile and Argentina’s Lake District is threaded with volcanoes, and when the snow comes in, the line cuts so sharp across the slope you can watch it from the chairlift. On the new episode of After Hours, host Viktor Marohnić talks with Monte Johnston, an IFMGA mountain guide based in Squamish, BC, who has made repeat trips through the region and knows it well enough to have a local guide friend in Bariloche tipping him off to the good stuff. He goes region by region, and the range is what stands out. Antillanca on the Chilean side, where a switchbacking road climbs 1,500 meters to a few old fixed-grip lifts that open straight into the backcountry. Puyehue, where you ride mules an hour and a half above the treeline to ski a glacier inside the volcano. Cerro Bayo on the Argentinian side, a small old resort with enormous slack country that ended up being Monte’s favorite of the trip. Catedral above Bariloche, where a short skin off the lifts puts you onto spines and chutes. There’s gentle terrain for anyone easing into it and 45-to-50-degree couloirs for anyone who came looking, and on a good day you’re lapping 2,000 meters of descent with almost nobody else on the hill. Add it up — big terrain, empty slopes, no altitude to manage, and a full winter running while the northern hemisphere sits in summer — and Patagonia stops looking like a novelty and starts looking like a second season. If you’ve been putting Patagonia off because it sounds like an expedition, this is the episode that shows it isn’t one.

Hiking in Iceland usually means the Laugavegur Trail — 55 kilometers through the southern highlands, and on a busy day, close to 100 hikers on the same stretch of ground. What’s different here is the alternative: a 150-kilometer backpacking route, roughly three times the length, that two guides carved out simply because it was the version of Iceland they wanted to hike themselves. Perica sits down with Albert to walk through the route — the length, the terrain, the river crossings, and why the smallest huts end up being everyone’s favorite part of the trip.

Backcountry skiing in Iceland isn’t new — the first ski race in the country was held in 1905 on the Troll Peninsula, now called the cradle of Icelandic skiing. What’s new is the guiding: Iceland has produced only five certified ski guides through its own mountain-guide program, and four of them work out of one lodge in Tröllaskagi. Viktor sits down with Ólöf, who left a decade running Icelandic Tourism to convert an old schoolhouse into a ski lodge on her family’s land, and Smári, one of the country’s first IFMGA-track ski guides. They cover why April beats January for Icelandic powder, what it’s like skiing sea-to-summit from a converted 1975 fishing boat in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve — Iceland’s last stretch with no roads at all — and why the geothermal pool waiting at the end of the day is a UNESCO-recognized tradition, not just a nice-to-have. If backcountry skiing conjures crowds and lift lines for you, this resets it — lodge or boat, you end up skiing straight into the Arctic Ocean either way.

Adventure travel is booming, and your clients are already looking for it. This live session breaks down why the category is moving so fast, and which destinations are worth your attention before they show up in every client’s inbox. 57hours is the leading platform for adventure travel, with a network of more than 2,000 guides across the world. We’ll bring real booking and demand data from that network to this session. Nika Marohnić leads 57hours’ travel agent program, working daily with agents who are building adventure trips into their client offering. She’ll walk through what she’s seeing across bookings, demand, and destination trends — the same intel our internal team uses to decide where to grow next. Walk away with a shortlist of destinations to watch, and a clear sense of how to bring adventure travel into your next client conversation.

Known as “the last paradise on earth” and “the world’s most beautiful islands”, Raja Ampat isn’t just a pretty picture; it’s an adventure waiting to be unleashed. This Indonesian archipelago offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore a kaleidoscope of natural wonders. Imagine yourself kayaking through crystal-clear coves, the silence broken only by the gentle lapping of waves. Then, you plunge into a cathedral-sized cave, where over 1,200 species of colorful fish dart between breathtaking coral formations. Once you’re done, you’re back on a cozy boat, ready to explore hidden lagoons and soak up the unparalleled beauty of this tropical haven. But how do you plan a trip to “paradise” and make the most of your time there? In this FREE WEBINAR, water-based expedition specialist Angela Bueckert will teach you everything you need to know before you visit Raja Ampat. Discover the best diving spots, the coolest kayak adventures, the most epic wildlife-watching spots, and more! This webinar will get you one step closer to that Raja Ampat dream you have.

You don’t need to call yourself “a hiker” to do this. Saga didn’t, either, the first time — she was 20, wearing sweatpants, carrying a backpack from when she was 13. Nika sits down with Saga, founder of Viking Woman, to talk about what actually happens on a women-only hiking trip in Iceland: strangers who become friends within a day, the six-day Laugavegur trail from the Highlands to Þórsmörk, and the moment Iceland’s first female president told her, hand on her arm, to start her own company and never work under a man. It’s a conversation about nature, community, and the version of yourself that shows up when you stop overthinking it and just go. If you’ve been curious about traveling to Iceland but weren’t sure a women-only group was the right call, or whether you’re “fit enough” for it, this is the episode to watch first

Kicking Horse might be the most insane ski resort in North America. Five alpine bowls. Peaks you bootpack to inside the resort boundary. The most chute skiing of any ski area on the continent — and snow so consistent you can still find powder two weeks after the last storm. We sat down with Powder Matt Mosteller, SVP of Resorts at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, and Toby Barrett, who runs sales, marketing, and operations at Kicking Horse, to get into all of it: the terrain, the snow science, backcountry access, and why Golden, BC might be the most underrated ski town on the continent. Toby’s read on why Golden still flies under the radar, and Matt’s case for chute skiing over everything else the Rockies offer — that’s the part worth staying for.

Chamonix is where alpine adventure began and it’s still the most remarkable base camp a hiker could ask for. World-class trails, towering peaks, glaciers, cable cars that lift you into the high mountains in minutes, all packed into one valley with everything within reach. The access is phenomenal. But with so many options, so many trails, and so many moving parts, planning your time there can feel like a project in itself. That’s where Violette comes in. She’s a hiking guide with Nuyama, based in Chamonix, and she’s spent years on these trails—guiding, exploring, and learning the massif inside out. The kind of local knowledge that takes seasons to build, she’s sharing in one hour. Which hikes are worth your time, how the logistics actually work, how to structure your days, and the details that most people only figure out once they’re already there. This is your one-stop guide to hiking Chamonix and the Mont Blanc range straight from someone who lives it every day.

Set along Croatia’s Adriatic coast, this is a version of climbing most people never see. Limestone walls rising straight from the sea. Quiet bays you can only reach by boat. Mornings that begin with coffee on deck and end with saltwater still on your skin. Explore Croatia through the eyes of two people who know it deeply.  Luka Sarić brings local knowledge of the coast: its hidden anchorages, small towns, food, and rhythm. Luka Perunović, a lifelong climber and national champion, brings an intuitive understanding of movement, progression, and how to shape unforgettable climbing days. Together, they showed how sailing and climbing weave into something seamless: waking up somewhere new, climbing above the water, swimming between routes, and ending each day exactly where it makes sense. This is a behind-the-scenes look at a way of moving through Croatia that almost feels unreal. Until you see how it works.

The Camino de Santiago isn’t just a long walk across Spain or Portugal.  It’s a rhythm, a tradition, and a way of moving through the world that has endured for more than a thousand years. Kings, pilgrims, seekers, and everyday people have followed these paths not to conquer distance, but to create space for reflection, clarity, and quiet achievement. In this webinar, you’ll explore the Camino through the calm, experienced perspective of a local Camino specialist.  Get an inside look into what the Camino really feels like day to day: steady walking, welcoming villages, shared meals, simple accommodations, and the quiet satisfaction of arriving in Santiago de Compostela—no matter which route you choose. You’ll learn the differences between the Camino Francés and Camino Portugués, how to choose the one that fits your pace and intentions, and what level of fitness is truly required.  If the Camino has been calling you—gently, persistently—this is where clarity begins.

The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the world’s great hikes. A legendary loop through France, Italy, and Switzerland, framed by glaciers, high passes, and storybook Alpine villages. But it’s often imagined as an all-or-nothing challenge: crowded huts, heavy packs, rushed days, and nights spent recovering rather than resting. As a lifelong mountain professional—raised in Chamonix by a mountain guide father and shaped by decades on skis and trails—Sébastien shares how the TMB can be experienced thoughtfully, comfortably, and still authentically. You’ll learn how hotel-based hiking allows for better sleep, balanced pacing, and deeper immersion in the landscape, without sacrificing the heart of the adventure. This session isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about doing the TMB well. If the Tour du Mont Blanc is on your list—but you want clarity before committing—this webinar is your first, reassuring step.

The Haute Route has lived in the imagination of mountain travelers for decades.  Stretching from Chamonix to Zermatt, it’s long been considered one of the Alps’ great crossings.  First skied, then hiked, and only recently, thoughtfully ridden! In this webinar on demand video, you’ll go behind the scenes with local mountain specialist who helped pioneer the Haute Route as a multi-day e-MTB journey.  This route was never designed for bikes, and that’s exactly what makes it fascinating. Through careful planning, local knowledge, and years of trial and refinement, they’ve shaped a way to ride it that’s challenging, rewarding, and realistic. You’ll dive into what’s actually possible on an e-MTB, from high passes and remote valleys to hut nights, battery management, and the rhythm of moving through the Alps day after day. If you’ve ever wondered whether riding the Haute Route could truly work, this is your chance to get clear, honest answers straight from the person who knows it best.