Adventure Travel
Discover new hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering trips around the world. Your one-stop shop for adventure travel inspiration and tips.
The first time I hiked Chasm Lake, I was convinced I'd fallen into the eponymous chasm beside the trail and gone to heaven. Here's how to experience it.
Put your fitness to the test at the Manitou Incline, America's premier challenge hike! Here's your guide to parking, safety, incline facts and more.
Looking for the best hike in Colorado? Check out Ice Lakes and Island Lake near Silverton for wildflowers, waterfalls, and stunning alpine scenery.
Ready to take on the world's most stunning ultra endurance hike? Here's everything you need to know to do the Grand Canyon R2R2R hike in one day — and live.
High-altitude mountain climbing in Bolivia can be scary, but it can also change your life! Here's a guide to Pequeno Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illimani.
Need a little hiking inspo? Click to read how Jenna summited Mauna Kea (Hawaii) and Mount Antero (Colorado) after age 70 and a cancer diagnosis.
Mount Eolus, Sunlight Peak, and Windom Peak are three of Colorado's most rugged and remote peaks. Here's a climber's guide to the Chicago Basin 14ers.
These rookie mistakes can wreck your first Colorado 14er climb – or your 100th! Learn how to prevent them and boost your chances for summit success.
Ready to climb some of Colorado's more challenging 14ers? Hiking Kelso Ridge on Torreys Peak might be the best way to dive into class 3 scrambling.
Are you stoked to bag some Colorado summits this summer? Well, now is the time to start training. Here's a 14er training plan with advice on cardio, weight lifting, and training hikes, plus tips on training for a 14er at sea level.
Hey, this may be your first 14er, but that doesn't mean you can't look like a "finisher" on trail. Here are all my best Colorado 14ers tips for beginners.
See the natural wonders of Northern Italy with this 2-week Dolomites Hiking Itinerary. Covers Tre Cime di Laverado, Lago di Sorapiss, and Croda da Lago.
Want a taste of high-altitude mountaineering? Then you might want to climb Mount Rainier via the Emmons Glacier route. Here's a guide to help you plan.
A mountaineering guide shares his inspiring story of surviving a near-fatal car accident, his long road to recovery, and his return to climbing.
Traveling for work, backpacking around the world, or headed out to sea on a cruise? Use these tips to keep up your hiking training during travel.
Mount Katahdin in Maine is a challenging hike in summer. And in winter, it becomes an expedition-style mountaineering adventure! Here's one climber's story.
Excited to kick some steps this spring? Here are three easy Colorado snow climbs you'll love: Juliet Couloir, Boudoir Couloir, and Whale's Tail Couloir.
Are you tired of fighting crowds on the Colorado 14ers? Here are some compelling reasons to ditch the list and fall in love with the Colorado 13ers.
Want to stand on top of the Rockies? Here are 9 easy Colorado 14ers that can be hiked by most people with a little fitness and a lot of heart.
Experience Andes mountaineering with ascents of Iliniza, Cayambe, and Chimborazo. This Ecuador travel guide walks you through 9 days of climbing fun.
Looking to beat the crowds and find mountaineering solitude in Ecuador? Here's the scoop on Pichincha, Corazon, Iliniza, Cayambe, and Chimborazo.
Climbing Mt. Rainier is a bucket list adventure! Get inspired by these summit photos celebrating crevasses, sunrises, beard frost and summit beers.
Climbing Mt. Rainier is difficult but possible for most fit individuals. Here's how to tell if you're ready for this classic mountaineering challenge.
Colorado is a cross country skiing paradise for beginners and experts alike. Here are 5 trails near Denver skiers of all skill levels will enjoy.
Eirliani Abdul Rahmen will soon cross the polar ice cap to raise awareness of childhood sexual abuse. See how she's preparing for her Arctic adventures.
Experience high-altitude hiking without leaving Quito! Here's everything you need to know to climb the 15,413-foot Rucu Pichincha volcano.
Traveling to Nepal, South America, or Colorado for a hike? Follow these altitude sickness prevention tips to stay safe and healthy at high altitude.
Many of Colorado's best hiking trails can be enjoyed year-round. Here are 15 winter hikes near Denver that should keep you busy until the snow melts.
The best travel underwear is quick drying and easy to wash so you can travel with just 1–2 pairs. Here are my tips, plus my review of ExOfficio Give-n-Go.
Everything you need to know to backpack to Lone Eagle Peak in Colorado, camp in its shadow, marvel at its reflection, and photograph it for yourself.