Hiking will always be a part of life in the Alps, but climate change has made navigating high-alpine routes more complicated ...

It’s 9:30 a.m., and my stomach is already growling as I hike along a narrow ridge in the Swiss Alps. To my left, clusters of wild herbs and ripe berries glint in the August sun. To my right, the ...

From my resting point high up on a mountain pass in the Vosges Mountains of France, under a cloudless sky, I’m finding it impossible to imagine French and German soldiers battling here in World War I.

From desert season to high-alpine prime time, these trails—and the skills and mini-trips behind them—will shape your 2026 ...

The summertime closure of trails leading to Snow, Source and Annette lakes, three popular hiking destinations in Snoqualmie Pass, may sting at first — like the slap of cold water when you plunge into ...

Austria, with its pristine Alpine landscapes and well-maintained network of mountain huts, offers some of the best hut-to-hut hiking experiences in the world. This guide dives into the heart of ...

The hike to St. Mary’s Glacier is quintessential Colorado for a few reasons. For the rugged and sweeping scenery. For the easy access — that spoiled feeling we get only an hour’s drive from Denver.

Alpine Club members work to spruce up trails in the Santa Maria Valley. (Courtesy photo) The Santa Maria High School Alpine Club recently spent a doing volunteer trail work at Los Flores Ranch. Club ...