It may surprise you, but one of the more frequent questions we hear is this: “Where are the Alps?” That might seem like a dumb question. But the specific location, and what subranges and nearby …
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Alpine Trail Markers
What They Look Like and What They Mean Many people feel overwhelmed when they think about hiking outside of their home country. We often get asked, “What the trails are like? …Are they well marked?” …
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Why You Should Have Trekking Poles and How to Use Them
Any avid hiker is aware of and probably owns a pair of trekking poles. You may not be used to trekking poles, maybe they aren’t as necessary where you live and hike. While trekking in …
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The Best Italian Dolomites Tour
Nature enthusiasts love visiting the Dolomites, or Dolmiti in Italian, located in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites are known for their majestic peaks, jagged pinnacles, icy glaciers, sheer rock faces, deep gorges, and World War I …
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Self-Guided Tour du Mont Blanc – FAQs
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Here’s how it works to be on an Alpenwild self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc. What does it mean to be self-guided? On a self-guided tour, you have both flexibility …
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The Best Trekking Pole
Trekking poles are a favorite hiking and trekking accessory in the Alps. Investing in a good set can reduce hundreds of pounds of carry-weight and investing in a bad set can result in more of …
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The Alps’ Haute Route: A Brief History
The Name The name “Haute Route” is French and is pronounced “Oat Root,’’ translated into English this means “High Road.” Those who have trekked it, can testify that the name fits the bill. The Haute …
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First Switzerland: What is it?
When I first traveled to Switzerland, I started seeing references to something called “First.” Now, for those of you who have traveled to Switzerland before, you may know that seemingly every town or landmark claims …
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