Ryder-Walker’s Seven Most Challenging Treks Why not start training for one of Ryder-Walker’s more vigorous treks! Your efforts will be rewarded with an adventure of a lifetime. Follow the rugged cairn-marked... read more →
The Engadine, an enchanting and pristine Swiss valley bordering Austria and Italy, is among the most beautiful places in the world. Defined by peaceful countryside, medieval villages, and stunning... read more →
The Eiger Trail is the soul of alpine hiking. The stunning ten-day journey leads you through some of the most awe inspiring vistas on earth, locations critical to mountaineering history,... read more →
The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most classic hiking tours in the world and it has earned that veneration. The tour was originally created by linking a... read more →
Switzerland's Blüemlisalpgletscher Glacier This is the Blüemlisalpgletscher Glacier in the Berner Oberland region of central Switzerland. You can reach this point by hiking eastward from the town of Kandersteg to... read more →
Phyl Newbeck and Bryan Harrington recently completed our self-guided Matterhorn Trek in the Alps of Switzerland and Italy and sent us these photos. Hiking Near The Matterhorn The Matterhorn is... read more →
Hiking in Appenzell We recently sent Ryder-Walker guest Lisa Allen to the Appenzell region of eastern Switzerland. To say that she enjoyed herself would be an understatement. Here is her... 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 →
Forecast Weather in the Alps There are two ways to check the weather in the Alps, the standard way and the Ryder-Walker way. We all know the standard way. Glance... read more →
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 →
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 →
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