How to Hike the O Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park: The Complete Planning Guide
The O Trek is an epic multiday backpacking trip through the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, but planning for the O Circuit can be a bit of a logistical challenge. This guide shares everything you need to plan your O Circuit adventure- how to get there, when to go, how to book O Circuit campsites, how to plan your O Circuit itinerary, how many days it takes to hike the O Circuit, and much more!
How to Hike the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park: The Complete Planning Guide
The W Trek is an amazing multiday hike in Torres del Paine National Park that showcases many of the park’s highlights, including the French Valley, Grey Glacier, and the famous base of the Towers, but planning to hike the W Trek can be logistically challenging. In this guide, we go over everything you need to plan your W Trek adventure- where to start and end the W Trek, how to book W Trek campsites, the best time to go, W Trek itineraries, and much more!
The O Trek and W Trek in Torres del Paine: The Complete Trail Guide
The O Circuit and W Trek are amazing multiday hikes through the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. In this guide, we give a day-by-day trail description of the complete O Circuit and W Trek, sharing distances, elevation changes, highlights and exactly what to expect on each day of the hike.
The Base Torres Lookout Hike: How to Hike to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine National Park
The Base Torres Lookout hike is one of the most famous hikes in Patagonia. Found in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, this moderate day hike takes you to the three famous granite peaks that give the park its name. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about this famous Torres del Paine hike, including how to get there, the best time to hike, what to expect on the trail, trail stats, and more!
How to Visit Riisitunturi National Park (and see Finland’s Famous Snow-Covered Trees!)
If you’re looking for a magical winter landscape in Finland, then head to Riisitunturi National Park! Famous for its snow-covered trees in winter, this park has easy winter hiking trails and great views over Finland’s beautiful landscape. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to visit Riisitunturi National Park, including how to get there, the best time to go, the best trail to hike in Riisitunturi, what to bring, and more!
How to Visit the Eggishorn (Best Viewpoint of the Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland!)
The Eggishorn viewpoint in Switzerland is one of the best overlooks of the Aletsch Glacier- the largest glacier in the Alps! Nestled between Zermatt and Interlaken, a series of cable cars will bring you to an alpine world with stunning panoramic views. In this guide, we go over everything you need to know to visit the Eggishorn in Switzerland, including how to get there, costs, things to do, when to go, and more!
How to Visit Riffelsee: Zermatt’s Famous Lake (+ The Gornergrat to Riffelsee Hike!)
Riffelsee is the famous lake in Zermatt with picture-perfect reflections of the Matterhorn! Want to learn how to visit? In this guide, we go over everything you need to know about how to get to Riffelsee from Zermatt, the best time to visit (and how to see Riffelsee at sunrise), costs, the best hikes near Riffelsee, and much more!
The Matterhorn Glacier Trail in Zermatt, Switzerland: Complete Trail Guide, Map + Tips!
The Matterhorn Glacier Trail is one of the best hikes in Zermatt! It’s a relatively easy point-to-point trail across a beautiful alpine landscape with amazing in-your-face views of the famous Matterhorn. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to hike the Matterhorn Glacier Trail in Zermatt, including how to get to the trailhead, important passes you’ll need, the best time to hike, and we’ll share a complete trail guide with pictures and maps.
How to Hike to the Hornlihutte in Zermatt, Switzerland: Map, Pictures, and Complete Trail Guide
The Hornlihutte hike is one of the most epic and scenic trails in Zermatt, bringing you super close to the foot of the Matterhorn. However, it’s filled with steep and rugged terrain, a bit of exposure, and lots of metal platforms and stairs that make the hike interesting, but challenging. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to hike to the Hornlihutte in Zermatt, including how to get to the Hornlihutte trailhead, passes you’ll need, what to expect along the Hornlihutte hike, the best time to go, how to plan your day, and more!
The Crystal Trail (Kristallweg) in Zermatt (+ How to Visit Stellisee Lake!)
Are you looking for a quiet but super scenic trail in Zermatt? Check out the Crystal Trail! The Crystal Trail is a point-to-point trail that connects the mountain stations of Rothorn and Blauherd. It offers epic views of the Matterhorn, the Findeln Glacier, and the famous Stellisee Lake! Learn everything you need to know to hike the Crystal Trail in Zermatt, including how to get there, when to go, what to expect on the trail, and more!
The Best Day Hikes in Chamonix, France (plus map + tips!)
Are you looking for the best hikes in Chamonix? There are so many amazing trails in Chamonix (both easy and hard) offering panoramic mountain views of the Alps, stunning alpine lakes, up-close glacier views, and beautiful meadow walks, that it can be hard to choose! In this guide, we’ll share our favorite Chamonix hikes, with tips on how to get to each one and what to expect on the trails.
How to Hike to Lac Blanc: The Best Day Hike in Chamonix, France
The Lac Blanc hike is one of the best day hikes in Chamonix, France, with stunning non-stop views of Mont Blanc and the French Alps the entire way. In this Lac Blanc hiking guide, we’ll go over how to get to Lac Blanc, the different hiking routes to Lac Blanc, the best time to go, what to expect on the trail, tips for avoiding the massive crowds, and much more!
How to Hike to the Albert Premier Refuge in Chamonix, France
The Albert Premier Refuge is an off-the-beaten path half day hike in Chamonix leading to stunning views of the Tour Glacier and French Alps. It’s not without its challenges, though, and involves steep climbs and narrow exposed trails. In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to the Albert Premier Refuge in Chamonix, including when to go, how to get to the trailhead, what to expect on the trail, and all our best tips!
The Grand Balcon Nord Trail in Chamonix: How to Hike from Plan de l‘Aiguille to Montenvers
The Grand Balcon Nord Trail in Chamonix is a great half day hike that connects two of Chamonix’s most famous attractions- the Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers. Along the Grand Balcon Nord, you’ll have stunning views of the Mont Blanc massif, the French Alps, and Chamonix Valley. In this guide, learn everything you need to know about hiking the Grand Balcon Nord, including when to hike, route options, how to get to the trailheads, and how to plan your day!
How to Hike the Ram Head Trail in Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
The Ram Head Trail is one of the best hikes in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, bringing you past beautiful beaches and up to an incredible viewpoint of the island’s southern coast. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Ram Head hike on St. John, including how to get to the Ram Head trailhead, when to go, what to bring, what to expect on the trail, snorkeling at Salt Pond Bay, and more!
Best Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (+ Tips, Maps, and More!)
With so many incredible hikes in Mount Rainier, it can be tough to choose which ones you want to do! In this guide, we’ll share all our favorite Mount Rainier hikes in Paradise, Sunrise, and beyond. Plus, we’ll give you all are best tips for hiking in Mount Rainier, like when to go, what to bring, how to get Mount Rainier reservations, and more!
How to Hike to Tolmie Peak Lookout in Mount Rainier National Park
The Tolmie Peak Lookout Trail in Mount Rainier National Park is a great half day hike that will get you epic views over Mount Rainier and Eunice Lake on a clear day. In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to the Tolmie Peak Lookout, including how to get there, when to go, what to expect along the trail, and more!
How to Hike the Skyline Loop Trail in Mount Rainier National Park
The Skyline Loop Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Mount Rainier, and usually a must-do for any first time visitors to the park. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to hike the Skyline Loop Trail, including how to get there, when to go, what to expect along the trail, different route options, how to hike to Panorama Point, and more!
How to Hike to Dege Peak in Mount Rainier National Park
Dege Peak is an easy hike in Mount Rainier National Park that leads to amazing views over Sunrise, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding Cascade Mountains. Plus, it’s less crowded than some of the more popular trails in the area. In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to Dege Peak in Mount Rainier!
The Mount Fremont Lookout Trail in Mount Rainier National Park: The Complete Guide
The Mount Fremont Lookout Trail is one of the best hikes in Mount Rainier National Park. On this trail, you can get stunning views of Mount Rainier from a relatively short and easy day hike. In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to the Mount Fremont Lookout in Mount Rainier, including how to get there, when to go, what to expect on the trail, and more!