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... read more →
Dec
03
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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
Aug
01
August 1 is a major holiday in Switzerland. Known as the Fête nationale Suisse in French, the Nationalfeiertag in German, the Festa nazionale Svizzera in Italian and the Fiasta naziunala Svizra in Romanish, August 1st is THE BIG DAY that that Swiss people set aside to celebrate their independence. It... read more →
Jul
06
"Something pleasant to look at."Is work getting you down? Then maybe this will pick you up. Take a break and enjoy these five images.Some of you may have noticed a pause in our blogging during the month of May. Well, it's because I took my wife to the Oberland and... read more →
Jun
28
This really is a beautiful region filled with the most gorgeous vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva. We always recommend that people stop here if they have time, and it’s a very convenient stop since many of our travelers pass through this region en route to our Valaisan tours. In fact, the... read more →
May
31
Ryder-Walker's Tour du Mont Blanc Excerpt from: Solo adventures; Scared of traveling alone? Fear not: these four female-friendly options boast fitness, fun and companionship. Shape Magazine, Nov, 2004 by Lori Mayfield Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc in France, Italy and Switzerland With Ryder-Walker. Say bonjour, buon giorno and gruezi to... read more →
Mar
21
Here's a breakdown for anyone who might be interested in the tour: The Eiger Trail Classic scenery is the hallmark of the Berner Oberland where the famous trio, the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, dominates not only the landscape but the imagination of the traveler-- and has so for well over... read more →
Jan
19
January can be cold at our headquarters in Telluride, Colorado. The mercury slept at –4 at my place on Tuesday morning, and one of our guides mentioned that her thermometer read –16 on the same day. Therefore, we jumped with excitement when our friends at Paragon Ski and Sport asked... read more →
Jan
03
Here's a breakdown for anyone who might be interested in the tour: The Hiker’s Haute Route The highest mountains in western Europe, the Pennine Alps offer a sensational opportunity for hikers to explore a spectacular alpine world. From Chamonix, beneath the Mont Blanc range with its granite spires and glaciated... read more →
