Jul 21

This is the Quietest Corner of the Alps: The Matterhorn

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 only the 10'th highest peak in Switzerland. Due to its unique shape and that stands alone in it's place, the... read more →
Jul 08

Our Guests Soar Above Chamonix

Our Tour du Mont Blanc wrapped up on a high note. The entire group finished the last day's hike with a parasailing descent into the town of Chamonix, France. What style! The whole team went for it," says trip leader Dave Gruss. Those of you that have hiked the TMB... read more →
Jun 30

How Will ‘Brexit’ Affect European Travel?

  Here's a little tongue-in-cheek humor. I think it's a compliment, actually. We grabbed this photo in a cozy pub just off of the Rob Roy Way hiking trail. It was one of those perfect, movie-set pubs with stone walls, hand-hewn wooden beams overhead, a warming hearth, pewter mugs on... read more →
Jun 17

Muggin’ in Croatia

  This group photo comes from our guest Paula Tymitz. Paula and the rest of the crew are currently hiking in Croatia with Ryder-Walker trip leader Ken Fuhrer (far right). Ken put the Croatia trip together a few years ago, and it's been a hit ever since. Of course, why... read more →
Jun 15

Catch the 2016 Tour de France in Switzerland

The 2016 Tour du France rolls across a key stage of the Hiker's Haute Route and Tour du Mont Blanc this summer. It also finishes in Berne, Switzerland, a popular city break for many of our guests. If you're hiking or traveling independently in one of these areas in late July,... read more →
Jun 10

Livin’ the Dream!

Here's another photo from our eight-day guided hiking tour in Lofoten, Norway which wrapped up yesterday. The views on this trip are AMAZING! Photo Cred: Staffan Björklund staffanbjorklund.com
Jun 07

Photos from Norway

Ryder-Walker trip leader Staffan Björklund shot these photos of our guided Norway hiking tour which is going on right now. Many of the hikes are water accessible only, which makes for great solitude. We really do go off the beaten path on this trip! There are no real trails to... read more →
Jun 03

Europe Airfare On Sale

Here's your chance to go hiking in Europe! From United Airlines: Save on travel to iconic European destinations when you book by June 7. Whisk yourself away on the vacation of your dreams for less with our Europe fare sale. Book by June 7, 2016, for travel between August 23,... read more →
May 27

This Hiking Trail is Really Beautiful!

This photo comes from our guest George Stroud. He took a two week self-guided hike through the Berner Oberland last year. George writes, "This year we have Peter designing a week exploring the Matterhorn and then on to Croatia for a mystery trip as I really do not know what... read more →
May 04

Photos From Our Cotswolds Hiking Tour, England

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. Saw a double rainbow come out twice!"  Here's a shot of Snowshill Manor and Gardens. Snowshill Manor is a traditional... read more →
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Mar 24

Need a fix? We’re posting hiking photos every day.

Would you like to see where we go? Reminisce about old trips? Relive fond memories? Be sure to visit our Facebook page. We've been posting hiking and travel photos every day. Some photos are silly, like this one of RW head guide Ken Fuhrer hoisting the cheese during our picnic... read more →