May
20
Your Perfect Women's Hiking Trip All of Ryder-Walker’s treks are accessible and enjoyable regardless of gender, whether avid hikers or people just breaking into the sport! Still, some hikes may be considered more suitable for women or single women hikers. For example, we would not promote the idea of a...
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Mar
07
Over the years here at Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures, we have been asked for advice on pre- and post-hike activities in gateway cities from Buenos Aires to Munich. As guides, we often will have a day or two in between hiking trips to relax and catch up on laundry. We take these...
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Feb
13
Ryder-Walker's Multiple Country Treks Ryder-Walker's treks are not only culturally and geographically unique, but some also have the added distinction of visiting multiple countries in the same trip. These multi-country hiking treks include: Tour du Mont Blanc Hiker’s Haute Route High Peaks of the Bavarian Tyrol Haute Pyrénées Mountain Trek:...
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Jan
29
Our Most Captivating Cultural Treks One of the most important parts of joining a Ryder-Walker trek or tour is the opportunity to experience the majesty of some of the most unique cultures in the world. Everything from the food, people, art, lifestyles, and architecture differs between each trek we offer....
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Nov
15
Ryder-Walker’s Most Challenging Treks Why not start training for one of Ryder-Walker’s more vigorous treks! Your efforts will be rewarded with an adventure of a lifetime. Follow the rugged cairn-marked trails across Iceland’s moonscape or climbing to the heights of the largest mountain passes in the Alps. There is something uniquely...
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Oct
03
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 peace and relaxation. Spending a summer in the Alps is a view into a constant procession of different cultures. Everything...
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Oct
03
Planning the perfect hiking trip involves making numerous decisions. If you would like to take a stress-free trek without having to make all the decisions, a guided trek is for you. Below are five reasons why traveling with a guide will make for an unforgettable experience. 1. EASE OF TRAVEL Traveling with a...
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Aug
01
Earlier this summer, a group of ladies embarked on our self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc trip. From the video and images below, it sure looks like they had the trip of a lifetime. The complete circuit links Les Houches which is just outside of Chamonix, back to Chamonix in eight hiking...
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Jun
28
The Rocky Mountains are among the last great frontiers. Here wildlife is abundant, with everything from elk, marmots, and birds of prey. Larger animals such as mountain lions and black bears still calling the mysterious Rocky Mountains their home. The home of Ryder Walker, the Rockies are one of our...
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Jun
17
A private guided hiking tour is a great way to celebrate any special occasion. From birthdays and anniversaries to reunions and corporate retreats, we will tailor your trip to meet the interests of your group, and best of all you pick the tour dates. Our guides will show you the time...
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Jun
01
The Engadine, an enchanting and pristine Swiss valley bordering Austria and Italy, is among the most beautiful places in the world. Defined by peaceful countryside, medieval villages, and stunning glaciated mountains, hiking in the Swiss Engadine is truly a magnificent experience. Ryder-Walker as a company has been working in...
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May
15
The French Pyrénées are a mountain range unlike any other. Situated along the French-Spanish border, these mountains have a distinct medieval history. Although they are less famous than their eastern sisters the Alps, their relative obscurity gives the Pyrénées a distinct peace. In the Pays-Basque, located in the lower Atlantic...
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