Planning the perfect hiking trip involves making numerous decisions. If you would like to take a stress-free trek without having to make all the decisions, a guided trek is for you. Below are... 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 →
Gear up for your trek: tips for a perfect packing list When embarking on a Ryder-Walker hiking trip you will want to be prepared with the right gear so you... 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 →
If you'd like to see the Northern Lights, then you've gotta head north, and there's no better place to be than Norway or Iceland. Their locations along (and above) the... 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 →
Question: We're taking a Ryder-Walker hiking tour in Switzerland, but we're flying to another European destination (France) following our hike. We'll have a few bags that we won't need during... read more →
Hiking & Hydration Hiking trip leaders are constantly telling guests, “Stay hydrated. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water.” We’ve all heard it. We know it’s important, but how important is... 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 →
The Best Months For Hiking In Ireland The four best months for hiking in Ireland on the Dingle Peninsula are April, May, September, and October. You can certainly hike during... read more →
Black Diamond Trekking Poles It was only a matter of time before someone would look at a tent pole and say, "Hmmm, zat tent pole is very nize. We can... read more →
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