Hiking Trips With Luggage Transfers Long ago we discovered the many benefits of ditching our luggage and hiking with a lightweight daypack. “The light way is the right way,” became... read more →
Ryder-Walker’s Tips on Trekking Poles, Boots and Hiking Techniques Do you ever find yourself questioning if you are using your trekking poles correctly, have on the right footwear for the... read more →
Trekking Poles So, you are getting ready to embark on your Ryder-Walker hiking trip of a lifetime. Whether you are traveling to the Himalaya or to a Mediterranean Island,... read more →
On the right foot: Choosing the best shoes for your trek During a Ryder Walker village-to-village trek, you’ll spend a lot of time on your feet — hiking over passes... read more →
The basics of base layers On a Ryder-Walker hiking tour, you’ll spend the majority of your waking hours outside, whether you're exploring picturesque villages in the Austrian Alps, passing ancient... read more →
Dialing in your outer layers for hiking Perhaps you’ve done your homework on base layers, and by now have a dialed-in system of ultra-wicking performance underclothes to keep your core... read more →
New trekking poles usually come with protective trekking pole tip covers. The covers are great for protecting your gear during travel and storage, but they're meant to be removed for... read more →
Getting Trekking Poles Unstuck The old screw-type expandable trekking poles from Leki are notorious for getting stuck. Preventative maintenance helps, but what do you do if it's too late for... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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