If you like Van Gogh, and you’re looking for something to do following your hiking tour, then swing by the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. The Kunstmuseum Basel presents a major... read more →
I always feel like a secret agent when I don my TacTikka Plus headlamp from Petzl. It’s the red flip filter that separates this LED powered lamp from other conventional... read more →
Basel’s Fasnacht celebration This ancient three-day masked carnival takes place in Basel, Switzerland, on the Monday following Mardi Gras. It’s a unique celebration for many reasons including the fact that... read more →
Just thirty minutes southeast of Bern, Switzerland rests the tranquil community of Linden. Ancient wooden chalets dot the landscape, and a patchwork of small farms float on green hills that... read more →
Do I Need Travel Insurance This is a question that we hear time and time again, and our most simple response is yes. Like most insurance policies, the amount of... read more →
The BBC World News published this article on Friday. It just fuels the conversation that we've been having for years. Swiss glaciers 'in full retreat' Photo: Hikers walking along the... read more →
This week's photo comes from Ryder-Walker Tour Leader, Porter Teegarden. She shot this photo during last summer's Italian Dolomites Trek. Myriad interpretations filled my thoughts as I stared at this... read more →
Gift giving does not have to be difficult. Here are just a few ideas for the person that loves hiking and the Alps. Ryder-Walker Gift Certificate - This one should... read more →
How to choose a hiking trip in the Alps It was once written that choosing an alpine hiking tour was a bit like choosing from a dessert cart: Everything looks... read more →
The Canton Valais, or Kanton Wallis as it is referred to in German, is one of my favorite cantons in Switzerland. The Valais lies in the southwestern corner of Switzerland... read more →
I mentioned in recent posts that spring is the perfect time to reorganize your gear for summer. It’s also a great time to break in new footwear. I’ve used many... read more →
Did you know that Switzerland boasts more than 60,000 kilometers of hiking trails? That’s the equivalent of more than 37,000 miles of cross-country goodness. A person would have to through-hike... read more →
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