...on my trekking poles. Cork, naturally. Although they're a bit more expensive, they feel soooooo nice. Cork grips tend to be drier than plastic and rubber; they feel warm in... read more →
If you follow us on facebook then you enjoyed a recent photo post titled, "Where do the Guides Go?" The photo offers a behind-the-scenes look at our guides' extracurricular activities... read more →
The Rotstockhütte occupies a strategic vantage point on the trail between Murren and the Sefinenfurgge. The Monch and Jungfrau peaks tower in the background, and wildflowers grow in profusion on... read more →
But we still have room on their regional counterparts: The Jungfrau Trail August 1-7, 2010 The new North Face movie has mountain lovers drooling over the Eiger, and our Jungfrau... read more →
Some of you might remember that we have has a sister company called Alpenglow Ski Safaris. Alpenglow's mission is simple; To weave village-to-village ski tours into crowning masterworks of endless... read more →
Hiking Tip: Consult your GPS when you need the time. Need to update your watch? Cellphone ran out of juice? Don’t worry. If you carry a GPS then you’ve got... read more →
...on our Italian Dolomites Trek. Built in 1903, and restored after WWI by the C.A.I. (Italian Alpine Club), the Rifugio Vicenza invites hikers to warm the bones and refresh the... read more →
Question: While traveling in Switzerland, I often see a symbol on trains and buses that looks like a swirling eye. What does it mean? Answer: The swirling eye is a... read more →
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