Hiking Trip Training You've taken the first step by signing up for a Ryder-Walker hiking tour! Now, is the perfect time to focus on getting in shape for your trek.... read more →
Self-Guided Hiking: Capri & the Amalfi Coast It is a real pleasure to introduce our new self-guided hiking tour of Capri & the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is truly enchanting.... read more →
Traveling with Trekking Poles Hikers have it pretty easy. If we want to hike somewhere, we simply load our packs and go. Aside from good footwear and some basic... read more →
The Best Months For Hiking In Ireland The four best months for hiking in Ireland on the Dingle Peninsula are April, May, September, and October. You can certainly hike during... read more →
From our Facebook fans: What is the name of the local lunch you recommended between Murren and Wengen; baked egg over cheese, over a slice of bread? Great question. It’s called... read more →
Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula comes alive with these pieces by June McIntyre. Inspired by the rolling hills and sparkling seas that grace this rugged corner of western Ireland, McIntyre’s work transports... read more →
Ryder-Walker's sister company, Alpenglow Ski Safaris, proudly announces their newest distinction as a *PSIA/*AASI member school. Alpenglow offers delectable inn-to-inn ski vacations in the Alps, and their member school designation... read more →
In the old days, wooden buildings existed under a constant threat of fire, and Swiss chalets were no exception. While modern materials and techniques have essentially rendered fires a thing... read more →
It's March 1st. This is the day that children from the Engadine Valley in southeastern Switzerland chase away winter by singing and ringing cowbells. The children don blue shirts... read more →
Apfelschorle An abundance of good food is just one of the things that makes the South Tyrol a delight to explore by foot. Ask any chef of the region why... read more →
Click image to enlarge. We were excited to see the HuffPost feature the Haute Route and Ladakh as two of the most stunning and challenging treks in the world.... read more →
We consider trekking poles essential equipment on all of our hiking tours. Their advantages are simply too great to ingnore, from reduced stress on the knees, to enhanced stability on... read more →
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