Mar
11
It’s hard to believe that we're only 3 months away from the start of our June tours. Even more surprising is the fact that we’re less than two months away from the Arches & Canyonlands hiking tour, our first guided trip of the season. Here’s a quick 10-point checklist to...
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Feb
14
What's Valentine's day without chocolate, especially Swiss chocolate? Don't just give sweets though. Demonstrate your depth of intellect and a willingness to rise to the occasion. If you choose to slip a Toberlone to that special someone during Valentine's day then understand that it's not just the length of your...
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Feb
08
This is the most beautiful place on earth. There are many such places. Every man, every woman, carries in heart and mind the image of the ideal place, the right place, the one true home, known or unknown, actual or visionary. A houseboat in Kashmir, a view down Atlantic Avenue...
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Feb
07
Mardi Gras, Carnival, the King’s Cake, and a not so brief history. One of the many reasons that we enjoy taking people hiking in Europe is that our experiences overseas offer an opportunity for many of us to reconnect with the stories and traditions of our past. Even if your...
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Jan
31
I've enjoyed reading the headlines lately. From Michigan the Kalamazoo Gazette reads,"Arctic blast closes roads, cuts power." From New York, "Frigid winds whip into the Northeast." From Washington state, "Mountains have been buried by snowstorm; freeway closed again." From our headquarters in Telluride, CO, "Whiteout blizzard closes roads." Unless you...
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Jan
22
The start of the New Year is a perfect time to start thinking about the various components that can either make or break a good hiking tour. Making sure that you have your passport in hand, choosing the appropriate travel insurance, beginning your athletic training and selecting the right equipment...
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Dec
19
Still searching for something? I just finished a book titled One Man's Wilderness. It's the story of a man named Richard Proenneke who retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own log cabin on the shores of Twin Lakes, Alaska. The first summer he scouted for...
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Dec
03
The caffè corretto is one of my favorite coffee drinks to enjoy while hiking through the Italian Alps. It's a truly authentic Italian coffee drink that consists of a shot of espresso "corrected" with a shot of liquor, usually grappa, brandy or sambuca. This drink is usually taken after lunch...
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Oct
25
October 25, 2007--Telluride, Colo. National Geographic Adventure Magazine named the Telluride, Colorado-based tour operator and guide service, Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures, as one of the Top 10 Best Hiking and Trekking Outfitters on the Planet, in their November 2007 feature, “Best Outfitters on Earth.” According to National Geographic Adventure Magazine, "Trekking's...
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Oct
15
An avid traveler often faces some tough choices concerning the environment. While it's true that traveling helps breaks down cultural barriers and opens a window of education and enlightenment, it often does so at a detriment to the environment. Just a simple round-trip flight to Europe for example, burns fossil...
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Oct
10
This is what the Jungfrau region looks like at the end of August. Our thanks to Mark Saurer and Kristi Jahn for sending this image. We always enjoy good views so please send us your photos if you find something worth sharing.
Oct
08
People often ask us, "What's the "hut" like? Take a look at the second picture and note the espresso machine. Do you also see the collection of liqueurs above the bar? These are not AMC huts.It's no surprise that this is one of our favorite stops along the Italian High...
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