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  • I’m a repeat client (Dolomites in 2016). Everything on both trips has been 1st class every step of the way.

    Barclay B.
  • Great experience with your team from the start of the planning process to finish of the trek.

    Michael R.
  • We love your personal knowledge of the areas, the great hotels and good food and the helpfulness of your staff. I have used many of the major adventure travel companies and think you guys are the cat’s meow.

    Peter G.
  • The Julian Alps were stunning! We also loved that all the details were taken care of.

    Karen D.
  • We’ve greatly enjoyed each of these trips and love Ryder Walker’s attitude and style. We really didn’t consider another company.

    Jeff P.
  • We had a wonderful time! Everything was perfect! Ryder Walker is such a great company!! Thanks so much for another memorable adventure!!

    Kim C.
  • We had such an amazing experience with your Appenzell Hut Hopping that we thought about joining the Italian Dolomites for next year. Your company is the best! I am thinking about a year ahead on these European trips.

    Carol C.
  • What a wonderful trip! Organizing a trip through your group has spoiled me for the rest of my life….I can’t imagine going hiking overseas without your help now!

    Dr. David H.
  • This trip is ridiculously awesome. I think I just had one of the best dinners in my life tonight. Thank you for organizing this trip. You guys rock!

    Andy.

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We started with Ryder Walker in 2009 and have now been on five guided and one self-guided trip. We’ve greatly enjoyed each those trips and love Ryder Walker attitude and style so we really didn’t consider another company.- Jeff P. Private Guided Rob Roy Way
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Celebrating 34 years!

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Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures is a family owned and operated hiking tour company based in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1984, we specialize in handcrafted inn-to-inn hiking tours that explore the most stunning landscapes on the planet. From private and small group guided hikes, to fully custom self-guided hiking tours, we make it easy to realize the perfect adventure vacation.

Whether you call us by phone, send us an email, or check in via social media, you’ll always connect with someone that lives and breathes hiking and travel. We love what we do, and we know that you’ll love it too! Please join us for great hikes, good food and friends, and discover why hikers around the world call us as the Global Trekking Specialists.

2018 catalog

OUR 2018 CATALOG

Get inspired for your next journey with our 2018 Catalog of Adventures! With vibrant award-winning photography and over 300 journeys around the world, it is truely a Dream Book that will grace your coffee table and feed your wanderlust.

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