For climbers, chasing new horizons that keep them motivated and push them beyond their limits is purely second nature. But what’s the best way of being sure if you are up…

Salzburg is Austria’s fourth largest city and sits just a few kilometers from the German border on the northern boundary of the Alps. Home to some of the best-preserved Baroque…

Ice climbing is a lot like rock climbing – on ice. Rather than climbing on rocky surfaces, ice climbers use crampons, picks, ropes and other equipment to climb on ice.  For…

Lying to the north-east of the Italian province of Trentino, Val di Fassa is one of the largest alpine valleys in the Dolomites. Its closeness to some of the most…

Located in southern Poland, just two hours away from Krakow, at the base of the stunning Tatra Mountains, Zakopane is a beautiful resort town. In the summer, it is an…

Among mountaineers, Mendoza is synonymous with Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America and one of the Seven Summits. For those that are not mountaineers, Mendoza is synonymous with wine,…

Colorado is perhaps the most popular outdoor adventure hub in the entire United States and the statistics help to bare this claim out. Considered one of the healthiest states in…

Winter is coming in the Northern Hemisphere and ―for outdoor lovers― it’s an exciting time of the year to enjoy all kind of activities: from skiing on unspoiled terrain to…

Only a few places provide the extraordinary feeling of being ‘at the edge of the world’. Lying 500 km beyond the Arctic Circle and stretching along the Lyngen Peninsula in…

Home to lava fields, active volcanoes, mountains and glaciers, Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and a haven for those looking for incredible outdoor adventures! Regardless…

Located at the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, the valley of Cogne is one of the most outstanding destinations for ice climbing in the Alps. With more than 150…

Unlike many other winter sports, which started to become popular at the beginning of the twentieth century, the rise of ice climbing only began in the 1970s when Scottish and…

Boasting a landscape that has been carved by ice, Norway is logically one of the best places you could venture out to for an epic ice climbing expedition. The western…

Discover the best spots for ice climbing in Japan and get some inspiration from people who traveled there with certified mountain guides from our Explore-Share community. Extremely cold temperatures, heavy…

Hokkaido – Japan’s second largest and one of its northernmost islands – has long been synonymous with backcountry skiing. Boasting the perfect climate and powder conditions for the sport, millions…

As the popularity of ice climbing increases, so too does the number of people specifically heading out to partake in the sport. Once seen as an impediment on mountaineering expeditions,…

Frozen waterfalls open a whole new world of possibilities for winter sports lovers. Discover why Cogne -an ancient Italian village in the Aosta Valley- is considered as one of the…

Climbing means ascending a vertical surface. This fascinating activity that challenges both mind and body has a lot of sub-disciplines, involving different levels of difficulty, equipment, settings, and techniques. Whether…

Innsbruck is a postcard-pretty and gorgeous Austrian city, with its stunning architecture and sublime natural surroundings enticing many visitors each year. Its unique and attractive location, nestled between several high…

Zurich is best known throughout the world for its high quality of life and its presence as an international banking and finance hub, but when one heads a short distance…

The Southern Alps are home to some of Europe’s most beautiful ice climbing sites. From the Ecrins to Queyras, from beginners options to challenging routes, climbing these frozen waterfalls will…

Snake charmers, spices, mosques, and outdoor markets make Morocco an enchanting destination. However, there is more to this enticing African country than meets the eye. While steaming in a hammam…

Witnessing the Northern Lights is up high on many peoples bucket lists, and for good reason. Seeing the sky illuminated with colors really is the experience of a lifetime. There…

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 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…

Lying in the north of Sweden, very close to the Norwegian border, Abisko is one of the best travel destinations for exploring the remote and untamed landscapes of the Swedish…