Ryder-Walker’s Tips on Trekking Poles, Boots and Hiking Techniques Do you ever find yourself questioning if you are using your trekking poles correctly, have on the right footwear for the... read more →
On the right foot: Choosing the best shoes for your trek During a Ryder Walker village-to-village trek, you’ll spend a lot of time on your feet — hiking over passes... read more →
Gear up for your trek: tips for a perfect packing list When embarking on a Ryder-Walker hiking trip you will want to be prepared with the right gear so you... read more →
The basics of base layers On a Ryder-Walker hiking tour, you’ll spend the majority of your waking hours outside, whether you're exploring picturesque villages in the Austrian Alps, passing ancient... read more →
Dialing in your outer layers for hiking Perhaps you’ve done your homework on base layers, and by now have a dialed-in system of ultra-wicking performance underclothes to keep your core... read more →
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... read more →
RW guest, Dudley Mairs, sent this photo in response to our recent post. Dudley writes, After a gruelling 8-10 hour trek in the rain*, there suddenly appears the spectre of... read more →
Mark Saurer knows the importance of a good umbrella. An umbrella creates a dry, comfortable space around the head and upper torso that a rain jacket can never provide. It... read more →
Science In Motion is the Newton Running Co. motto, and I can see why. There is definitely something scientific going on with their shoes. Anxious for some extra off-season fitness,... read more →
We consider trekking poles essential equipment on all of our hiking tours. Their advantages are simply too great to ingnore, from reduced stress on the knees, to enhanced stability on... read more →
...on my trekking poles. Cork, naturally. Although they're a bit more expensive, they feel soooooo nice. Cork grips tend to be drier than plastic and rubber; they feel warm in... read more →
Trekking poles make a nice holiday gift for the avid hiker. They reduce stress on the knees, they offer added stability, and they increase stamina. How much stamina? A German... read more →
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