Jul
27
Dear Peter, I simply can't wait for the official feedback form to tell you what an amazing 60th birthday celebration I had on our private Haute Route trek. The weather was perfect, the lodging and meals were delightful, and Kenny truly outdid himself. He has always been a wonderful guide...professional,...
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Jul
13
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 it, really? The Stats Here are a few surprising facts. According to the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor...
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May
25
Why The Hiker's Haute Route It’s not often that our guides divulge their favorite Ryder-Walker hiking tour, but 15-year Ryder-Walker veteran and senior guide Ken Fuhrer finally spilled the beans. Will this inspire the rest of our trip leaders to break their silence? Maybe with the help of more wine....
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May
21
Hiking Trip Training You've taken the first step by signing up for a Ryder-Walker hiking tour! Now, is the perfect time to focus on getting in shape for your trek. Here are some tips to make your training both fun and effective. Things to remember: Get outside. Taking the first...
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Feb
08
Self-Guided Hiking: Capri & the Amalfi Coast It is a real pleasure to introduce our new self-guided hiking tour of Capri & the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is truly enchanting. Who wouldn’t want to go there? The region surrounding Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula has everything that you could ask for in...
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Oct
05
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 trip recap. Day 1 I am in Paradise! No, not that one! The OTHER one! Yesterday, in a town near...
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Sep
20
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 clothing, we generally don’t need a lot of stuff. In fact, if we want to travel somewhere for a hiking...
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Aug
25
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 the other months, but, in our opinion, these four months offer the best chance for minimal rain, agreeable temperatures, and...
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Jun
16
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 use z same technology in our trekking polez." Enter Black Diamond trekking poles that collapse allowing them to be super...
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Jun
03
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 Käseschnitte, and it’s a popular dish of the Valais and Bernese Oberland regions of Switzerland. French speakers call it croûte...
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May
25
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 at your phone, read the newspaper or watch the television. It’s easy, and it usually works. But is it fun?...
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Feb
22
Apfelschorle An abundance of good food is just one of the things that makes the South Tyrol a delight to explore by foot. Ask any chef of the region why the food is so tasty and they'll usually tell you that it's a result of delicious, good quality, local ingredients....
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