The White Mountains Hut Traverse is one of the most notable “Fastest Known Time” (FKT) routes in the Northeast United States. It is the fourth most notable FKT route in the northeast, scored for its ...

In days gone by, Europe’s high Alpine meadows were the summer destination of shepherds and cowherds, who brought their sheep and cattle up the valleys for herb-rich grasses. These seasonal visitors ...

The merits of hut-to-hut hiking are many: it's one of the most accessible ways to tackle a multiday outdoor adventure, offers the benefits of backcountry camping--crowd-free sunrise vistas, deep ...

Think rustic cabins paired with boutique lodges, foraging and bonfire dinners, and local cultural encounters—a refined and curated take on a beloved tradition. ByLea Lane, Contributor. Forbes ...

“It’s an old, moldy, grotty dog box. Absolutely disgusting. I would think about 10 people get there a year.” That’s how Carol Exton describes Jacs Flat Bivvy, a wood-and-tin hut that sits in a dense ...

Seven hours into an arduous Alpine climb up teetering wooden staircases and scree-strewn switchbacks, the trail finally spits me out onto the cloud-wrapped summit of the Hohtürli Pass. At 2,840 meters ...

For years, I’ve snubbed Europe’s mountains as soon as the ski season ended. For me, the Alps were long synonymous with winter: hut-to-hut ski tours in the Italian Dolomites, shots of schnapps at après ...

Watch: Reporter Mark Arsenault unpacks his adventure with sparkling glaciers, delicious food, and luxurious hotels. CHAMONIX, France — What is the greatest long-distance hiking trail in the world?