Bet You've Never Seen This Before! Ever wonder how the people of Switzerland get all their cows in place for the summer tourist season? ...Or how they maintain them? This... 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 →
I have so many photos that I could actually upload a photo each day. Maybe I will. We have some other special features coming up for this fall, so we'll... 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 →
Ryder-Walker's Tour du Mont Blanc Excerpt from: Solo adventures; Scared of traveling alone? Fear not: these four female-friendly options boast fitness, fun and companionship. Shape Magazine, Nov, 2004 by Lori Mayfield... read more →
Here's a breakdown for anyone who might be interested in the tour: The Eiger Trail Classic scenery is the hallmark of the Berner Oberland where the famous trio, the Eiger,... read more →
Here's a breakdown for anyone who might be interested in the tour: The Hiker’s Haute Route The highest mountains in western Europe, the Pennine Alps offer a sensational opportunity for... 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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