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All You Need to Know About Freeride Skiing in Tignes / Val D’Isere (France)

Tignes and Val d’Isere are two of the most impressive freeride skiing locations in France. Each with its own resort and facilities, they are under an hour apart by bus. This is also one of the largest freeride skiing areas in the world, with endless possibilities in terms of locations, villages, slopes and landscapes.

A Guide to Off-Piste Skiing in Zermatt

There are a number of reasons why Zermatt is a regular at the top of every adventurer’s holiday list. This Swiss resort town sitting at 1,600 meters is part of the home stretch of the classic Haute Route, which has helped bolster its reputation into one of the best high mountain skiing destinations in

Heliskiing in Mont Blanc: What are the Best Spots?

Mont Blanc has captured the eye of Turner, the pen of the Shelley's, and the piano of Liszt, among many who have also found inspiration in this stunning massif in the Alps. In mountaineering and winter sports, it is an emblem that attracts adventurers, explorers and athletes year round. But there is still a

All You Need to Know to Go Backcountry Skiing in Whistler

Over the last few decades, Whistler has become synonymous with unbridled wilderness, exciting winter sports, incomparable getaways, and one of the world’s best places to make your skiing dreams come true. Its position as a world-class ski destination was further cemented with the 2010 Winter Olympics, hosted by Vancouver, which saw many events featured

Best spots for Freeriding & Ski Touring in the Dolomites

The Dolomites are an impressive limestone mountain range located in Italy’s northeast and split between the provinces of Trentino, Belluno, Bolzano, Udine and Pordenone. The area has been a popular destination for all types of outdoor sports for more than a century. However, it is arguably most known for its superb ski touring slopes

Freeriding & Ski Touring in Japan: Upcoming Dates (2018 – 2019)

Japan is a powder snow paradise, brimming with exciting opportunities for freeriding & ski touring lovers. The most legendary ski resorts in Japan —including Niseko, Sapporo and Furano, among others— are located within Hokkaido, the northernmost island in the country, which is famous worldwide for its heavy snowfalls. Honshu —Japan's main island— is home to the Japan Alps and

What is Bouldering? Types, Equipment, Top Spots

Bouldering is the simplest form of rock climbing, where one has to climb short but difficult “problems” while focusing less on endurance and more on technique and power. Besides, it's one of the most social types of rock climbing.

A Paralpinism Experience: Paragliding from Mont Blanc, the Highest Summit in the Alps

Ryoko ―Explore-Share’s Business Development Manager and paragliding pilot based in Chamonix― had the dream of taking off on a paraglide from the summit of Mont Blanc (4,810 m). She finally made it, so he

Tronador Climb: Facts & Information. Routes, Climate, Difficulty, Equipment, Preparation, Cost

Tronador is one of the most emblematic peaks in Patagonia. Discover this stunning Andes gem on a fun and thrilling adventure to its glaciated summit and catch sight of the breathtaking views of this gorgeous mountain on the border of Argentina and Chile!

10 Best Rock Climbing Spots in the Dolomites

The Dolomites are one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. Featuring towering 3,000 m peaks, imposing vertical limestone walls and dramatic rocky spires, this Italian mountain range close to the Austrian border is a first-class playground for rock climbers. Born and raised at the heart of these mountains, IFMGA mountain guide