One of our most commonly asked questions is: “What is the difference between a guided and a self-guided Haute Route trek?” A Guided Trek A guided tour can be a great option for those travelers …
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My favourite place to hike in the Alps in winter? A coniferous forest, without a doubt! When tree branches bend down, heavy with snow, and the forest floor is covered with a fresh layer of …
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“Alpenwild, I haven’t heard of you guys. What do you do?” was the number one question we got at the Boston Travel and Adventure Show. We do adventure travel in the Alps! This involves Alpine …
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If you’re in the Alps in the winter, you’ll notice that surviving in the mountains requires flexibility, especially in winter. When winter arrives in the Alps, some birds migrate south and many other animals (such …
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Hiking versus trekking, what is the difference? Well, people often use the terms hiking and trekking interchangeably. Though they both involve walking in nature, they are different. Hiking Hikes start and end at the same …
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