Few places capture the romance of walking quite like the United Kingdom. Here, hiking isn’t just a pastime, it’s a way of connecting with the land, with history, and with... read more →
The Ortler Alps feel like a secret corner of the Italian Alps—a mix of rugged peaks, hanging glaciers, and green valleys that feel worlds away from the busier Dolomites to... read more →
Preparing for a multi-day trek in the mountains goes beyond just putting on your boots and daypack and setting off. At Ryder-Walker we're here to guide you every step of... read more →
Switzerland's diverse landscapes, rich culture, and stunning natural beauty offer an extraordinary trekking experience. From serene alpine lakes to awe-inspiring peaks, each Ryder-Walker trek in Switzerland reveals multi facets of... read more →
Watching Nature When guiding for Ryder-Walker, every day is a new adventure. The Alps remain a source of constant interest, in some ways a muse, in others a place of... read more →
Eileen Burns sent these photos from our brand new Cotswolds hiking tour which wrapped up successfully last week. Eileen writes, "Stonehenge was a magical experience at the end of a marvelous trip.... read more →
There is a reason that we use the phrase "Hiking Argentina's Lake District" when referring to our Patagonia hiking tour. Looking at these photos, you might think we were boating around Norway,... read more →
Dave Gruss sent these photos from our guided hiking tour in Patagonia which is going on right now. Look at the awesome wood carvings in the next photo. Patagonia is... 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 →
Feed Zone Portables: A Cookbook of On-The-Go Food for Athletes By Allen Lim and Biju Thomas As a hiker and a cyclist, I’m always looking for good food that I... read more →
We just posted this image on our facebook page, but we thought that it deserved a spot on our blog as well. The image is from our Matterhorn Trek. Ken... read more →
I confess. I have a thing for used bookstores housed in old stone churches. I love watching the play of light filtering through the stained glass windows. I can savor... read more →
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