Eileen Burns sent these photos from our brand new Cotswolds hiking tour which wrapped up successfully last week. Eileen writes, "Stonehenge was a magical experience at the end of a marvelous trip.... read more →
There is a reason that we use the phrase "Hiking Argentina's Lake District" when referring to our Patagonia hiking tour. Looking at these photos, you might think we were boating around Norway,... read more →
Dave Gruss sent these photos from our guided hiking tour in Patagonia which is going on right now. Look at the awesome wood carvings in the next photo. Patagonia is... read more →
Getting Trekking Poles Unstuck The old screw-type expandable trekking poles from Leki are notorious for getting stuck. Preventative maintenance helps, but what do you do if it's too late for... read more →
Feed Zone Portables: A Cookbook of On-The-Go Food for Athletes By Allen Lim and Biju Thomas As a hiker and a cyclist, I’m always looking for good food that I... read more →
We just posted this image on our facebook page, but we thought that it deserved a spot on our blog as well. The image is from our Matterhorn Trek. Ken... read more →
I confess. I have a thing for used bookstores housed in old stone churches. I love watching the play of light filtering through the stained glass windows. I can savor... read more →
These would make awesome gifts!!! Ryder-Walker commissioned award-winning artist Wayne McKenzie to paint three of our favorite hikes in Europe, the Val Ferret (Tour du Mont Blanc), the Val Travenanzes... read more →
Milestone Adventures When there's a milestone for our family to celebrate, our first thought is always, "Let's go on a Ryder-Walker trek!" It started in 2002 when Ray surprised me... read more →
Mountain guide by day, writer by night. This is Branford Walker, the next generation of mountain guides for Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures. Following in his father's footsteps, Branford is sharing his... read more →
Question: We're taking a Ryder-Walker hiking tour in Switzerland, but we're flying to another European destination (France) following our hike. We'll have a few bags that we won't need during... read more →
Daniel Sundqvist sent these photos from a private Dolomites hike that he's guiding in Italy. One of our guests wanted to celebrate her 50th birthday in style, so she, her... read more →
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