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Do it yourself: Taking great mountain pictures!

Do you struggle to get nice pictures when you go out to the mountains? These tips to take good pictures will help you to capture the magic of the mountains and share it with your friends!

Shinrin Yoku, Our Guide to Forest Bathing

There's a whole lot more to the forest than meets the eye, the smell, for example, of the moist earth when it rains, the crunch of autumn leaves and the chirp of spring birds, the texture of bark, and the taste of berries and mushrooms. Often, when we visit a place like a forest,

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

Rising out of the Aosta Valley and separating the alpine dale from Piedmont, Gran Paradiso is the tallest mountain solely located in Italy. At 4.061 meters above sea level, it is the seventh tallest peak in the Graian Alps, which also includes the Mont Blanc massif. Gran Paradiso has earned its name for the

Top 5 volcanoes to climb in Ecuador

This Andean country has some of the most attractive volcanoes in the world. Discover them, and why mountaineers love to climb them.

Couple Goals: Hiking in Picos de Europa, Spain

In this Episode 4 of “My Latest Explore-Share Adventure”, Austin tells us about the amazing experience he and his girlfriend, Chelsea, shared in Picos de Europa with certified guide, Rubén! Austin and Chelsea live in the gorgeous city of Barcelona, and when their August travel plans to visit the U.S., their home country,  were

Cotopaxi Climb in Ecuador: Routes, Climate, Difficulty, Equipment, Preparation, Cost

Climbing one of the highest peaks in Ecuador, in South America, was an impossible adventure until recently. After being closed for two years because of its volcanic activity, Cotopaxi re-opened in October 2017. Now climbers from around the world have their eyes set on this beautiful ascent. Thinking of going on this adventure yourself?

Overcoming Fear and Reaching a Big Goal on the Matterhorn

In this Episode 3 of "My Latest Explore-Share Adventure", Jellis shares his inspiring story about overcoming fears and reaching the Matterhorn summit. IFMGA certified guide, Elis, brought his expertise to the table and made sure Jellis reached a big and long term goal! Known by many as the "mountain of mountains", the famous Matterhorn

Traveling with Friends: A Via Ferrata Girls Trip in the Dolomites

In this Episode 2 of our series “My Latest Explore-Share Adventure”, Luisa shares her impressions of the Dolomites via ferrata trip she and her friends went on with IFMGA certified mountain guide, Etienne, who made sure they had a blast. After six months of hard work and COVID confinement, good friends Luisa, Ana, Sofía, and

A Personal Journey Climbing in the Monte Rosa Massif

In this Episode 1 of our series "My Latest Explore-Share Adventure", Ben shares his experience climbing in the Monte Rosa massif with IFMGA certified mountain guide, Jacopo. The Monte Rosa massif is one of the stars of the Pennine Alps, located between Italy and Switzerland. This beautiful group of mountains is ideal for climbers because

A Family-Friendly Adventure in the Dolomites

Active holidays are a unique option for families to create great memories together. Bonding over scenic hikes in nature, learning about teamwork, facing fears, and resting in the evenings under the vast and starry sky are just some of the perks of an outdoor adventure with the family that both parents and kids can