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 →
Cotswolds Hiking What are the hikes like on our Cotswolds Way hiking trip? How long are the days? How high are the hills? To answer these questions, let’s define what... read more →
Cotswolds Cottages Of all the qualities that make the Cotswolds so precious, it is the collection of limestone cottages that give the region its distinctive character and attract visitors from... read more →
Ibex, Steinbock & Chamois Here's the question: what’s the difference between an ibex, a steinbock and a chamois? Here’s our quick answer: Ibex & Steinbock The ibex and the steinbock are... read more →
Europe's Alpine Transit Question: You guys mention cog railways, lifts, cable cars and funiculars. How do I tell these things apart? Answer: The alpine countries of Western Europe offer some... read more →
Maluns, a simple but delicious dish, comes from the Graubünden region of southeastern Switzerland. It's a satisfying hiker's repast prepared with boiled potatoes that are grated, mixed with flour, and... read more →
Hallstatt Our group descended into tiny Hallstatt this afternoon, a storybook village perched on the rocky shore of the Hallstätter in the Salzkammergut region of upper Austria. Hallstatt is a... 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 →
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 →
October 25, 2007--Telluride, Colo. National Geographic Adventure Magazine named the Telluride, Colorado-based tour operator and guide service, Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures, as one of the Top 10 Best Hiking and Trekking... read more →
A woman recently asked me to recommend the absolute ideal 4 weeks to hike the Alps during mid-June to mid-October. I almost told her that the ideal week would... read more →
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