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Inca Trail vs. Salkantay Trek: Comparing the Hiking Trails of Machu Picchu

Towering above the clouds in the Andes of Peru, Machu Picchu has become more than just an ancient Inca citadel just 80 kilometers outside of Cusco. Discovered in 1911, it has developed into the remarkable archaeological tourist destination we know today, with healthy amounts of adventure and culture adding to its mystique. Constructed around

Ski Touring in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: What are the Best Spots?

The name Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is synonymous with skiing. The small commune, located at the converging borders of France, Switzerland and Italy, is a world-renowned destination for winter sports enthusiasts and has been since the nineteenth century. In 1924, the first Winter Olympics were held here and included five different ski events. Since then millions of

Climb Ojos del Salado: Facts & Information. Routes, Climate, Difficulty, Equipment, Preparation, Cost

With its bubbling belly, and fumarole head at an altitude of 6,893 m, Ojos del Salado, which translates to Eyes of the Salty One, is the highest active stratovolcano in the world. Its curvy body is covered in irises of salt water pools that form from enormous salt deposits on its glaciers. This makes

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

Head for the Caucasus and take on the highest mountain in Europe by embarking on a guided program to the summit of the indomitable and majestic Mt. Elbrus in Russia.

All you need to know to ski Verbier, the “best freeride resort” in the world

The winter season is fast approaching and all you skiers out there are probably wondering where to go this season. Looking for some advice? We went straight to a true expert and consulted freeride skiing legend and “Best Freeride Skier of the XXth Century” (according to the Board Awards in Paris), Dominique Perret. Dominique

Ski Touring in the Pyrenees: What are the Best Spots?

Boasting endless acres of undeveloped and pristine mountain terrain, the Pyrenees are the ideal location to get out of the ski resort and into the backcountry.  Located along the border of Spain and France as well as in Andorra, the Pyrenees stretch for 300 miles from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea,

What is Alpine Climbing? Equipment, Best Season, Top Spots

Alpine Climbing is the sport of ascending the rock faces, walls, and crags of a mountain to reach its summit. This is a popular type of rock climbing that uses the natural geologic features of mountain terrain. It is common to involve rock, ice, or mixed climbing. There are many forms, including free, aid,

What is Cross-Country Skiing? Equipment, Best Season, Top Spots

Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing which consists on traveling on a snow-covered surface by using skis and poles. This is the oldest type of skiing, which has its origins on Nordic countries and therefore, is also known as ‘Nordic skiing’, and sometimes even referred to as ski touring (when it’s practiced on

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

Rising 4.164 meters above sea level (masl), the Breithorn is widely regarded as the easiest and most popular of Switzerland’s 4.000 meter peaks to climb. Located on the Swiss-Italian border in the Pennine Alps, this mountain is quite popular both as a training climb for the Matterhorn as well as an easy climb for

Climbing Cayambe: Facts & Information. Routes, Climate, Difficulty, Equipment, Cost

Ecuador is a mouthwatering destination for any traveler, most notably for its high and mighty volcanoes. With a cultural twist on classic climbs, its abundance of tall objectives beckons to alpinists the world over. Among the likes of Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and the rest of the “Avenue of the Volcanoes,” one summit sticks out from