From the granite of Ailefroide to the limestone of Arco and Orpierre — nine beginner-friendly places to learn to climb in the Alps.

Want to Experience the Real Switzerland? Forget Zermatt. Forget Grindelwald. Check Out These Places Instead.

Track Poster turns any of your recorded hikes into a designed, share-ready poster image. Pick a format, a background, a layout, and the stats you want to show — the whole thing takes about thirty seconds.

From Coastal Peaks to Sea Cliffs to Island Summits, Here Are the 10 Coastal Destinations for Your Next Hiking Trip

Explore regional mountain hut lists and dedicated hut pages with schedules, access routes, photos, weather, check-ins, and PeakVisor map and 3D context.

A journey to the edge of the world: Mount Roraima is a towering mountain in the Amazon rainforest of Venezuela. It is the highest point in the country and the third highest peak in South America. The mountain is home to a unique ecosystem and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pin hazards, gear points, and logistics directly on your route. Built for guides and planners who need every detail on the map.

Plan a route in PeakVisor, make it public, and send it directly to Garmin Courses or Suunto Routes from the Share dialog.

Plan with snap-to-skitours, import tracks by drag-and-drop, and analyze every line with new Planner, Elevation, and Pace views.

A practical guide to the new avalanche bulletin layer in PeakVisor: how to enable it, how to read icons and elevation bands, what the problem symbols mean, and a pro tip for opening a micro‑region directly via a link.

It’s nearly that time of year. The sun begins to sink low in the sky, casting shadows along the trail. As the sun's influence wanes, nights become comfortably cool. These seasonal shifts precipitate an annual tradition for the billions of trees that call the USA home. Like dying stars, the leaves erupt in a supernova of color, a last celebration of their brief time on this planet.

It’s that time of year again. Summer has come to a close, and the trees celebrate with their annual supernova of colors. We’re going to dive into the science of fall colors, the best times to catch displays, and the best destinations for European leaf-peepers. Stay tuned!

An Ascent of Acatenango: A Story of Fire on the Volcán de Fuego, Dreamy Cloud Forest, and New Travel Companions Guatemala is a magical and severely underrated travel destination. Its raw beauty, mountainous terrain, and over 14,000 years of human existence have created a land brimming with culture and authentic human connection.

These and other rules are the latest in an effort to address overcrowding on the world’s highest peak. Will they work? The 2025 autumn climbing season is just around the corner on Mount Everest (8,849 m / 29,032 ft), the world’s highest peak, and with the new season, several new rules are in effect on the Nepalese side, home to the vast majority of summit attempts.

The mountains hold a prominent place not only in our collective hearts, but also on the proverbial Silver Screen. I’m not talking about documentaries about mountain exploits, like Free Solo or Meru. I’m talking about movies where mountains aren’t central to the plot; instead, they provide the cinematic backdrop to some of our favorite films.

Most people lucky enough to visit the French Alps funnel through resort factories like Tignes, Val Thorens, or Chamonix. All of these places are exceptional, but there’s oh-so-much more to the story. Peel back the layers of the Alps and you’ll find paradise after paradise of lesser-known, but more culturally intact regions

Western Towns and Rugged Wilderness. Eastern Oregon Has More to Offer Than You Might Think! If you’re like me, when you think of the U.S. state of Oregon, you probably think of Portland, the rugged Pacific Coast, and iconic coastal towns like Astoria, Tillamook, and Newport. Inland, you may think of the Columbia River Gorge, the Cascade Range, and outdoor sports in places like Bend, Eugene, and Grants Pass.

Its rich turquoise waters, fed by the Wedgemount and Armchair glaciers, complement towering rock and snow above. The vivid array of colors is a visual spectacle, an inspiration to those fit enough to witness this alpine gem in person.

The San Gotthard Pass Classic is the Perfect Spring Ski Adventure

Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is fast becoming one of Canada’s most popular recreation areas. From hiking and camping in the summer to world-class ski touring in winter, it’s a destination that’s attracted a million outdoor enthusiasts, nature photographers, and curious adventurers.

The Long Trail, or “LT,” as it’s affectionately known, is not just any old long trail. It is America’s oldest long-distance hiking trail, conceived on Stratton Mountain in 1909 by James P Taylor, Headmaster at the Vermont School for Boys at the time.

It’s a genuinely classic ascent that can compete with the best in the Alps. You can see the Col Claire from the Col du Lautaret, and I don’t often see tracks in it; now I understand why. The skiing is beautiful and not the easiest, but it’s the ascent that makes this route one of the most thrilling I’ve ever done.

Chronicling the Parc National des Écrins' Most Iconic Routes

By the time the end of April rolls around, skiing is a distant memory for most folks. But spring is a fickle friend in the Alps during April, and winter returned that night. A short but sweet burst sifted out 20 cm of light, dry powder over the high mountains.

Climbing and skiing Mont Blanc in a day almost happened by mistake. How could that be possible, you ask? Did I slip on a banana peel and end up at the top of the tallest mountain in western Europe? Here’s the story.

What’s Changing, and What It Means for the Future of PeakVisor

Mountains Serve as Geographical Barriers, Creating Hundreds of Distinct Food Cultures

A Gourmet's Glance at the French Alps. Discover the hidden culinary treasures of alpine villages where tradition meets exquisite taste.

If you’ve been skiing for any amount of time, you’re likely familiar with the concept of ski touring. Self-propulsion comes with a number of advantages; fresh tracks, more exciting lines, pristine mountain environments, solitude, and silence are just a few of the perks.

A Sanctuary Amongst France’s Écrins Mountains

Assess the Pros and Cons Before Making A Decision

They May Be Great in Powder, but Increasing Evidence Shows That Fat Skis Put More Force on the Knee Joint

The middle of May in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, USA

A Look at Meteorological Phenomena in the Mountains

Utah Has a Trademark on the Name. But the Earth Is a Big Place, and There’s More to the Story

Expatriotism for Those Seeking Adventure

An Overnight Excursion Into One of Australia’s Best National Parks

PeakVisor’s Top Picks for Digital Nomad Visa-Issuing Countries …for those who love mountains, of course.

PeakVisor is an ultimate digital solution created by mountain lovers, for mountain lovers

Being the focus of a mountain rescue operation is the stuff of nightmares for mountain enthusiasts. Therefore, it’s better to be overprepared than the other way around.

A Trip Report from One of the World’s Most Unique Backcountry Routes

A Treatise on the Planet’s Finest Mountain Shelters

Trail “Karma” is the New Outdoor Achievement Score

Living Your Best Ski Life Means Knowing How to Make the Most of Off-Season

Using PeakVisor’s Brand New Discovery Feature to Find New Adventures

Using the PeakVisor App to Plan Backcountry Ski Adventures. FATMAP is OUT…And PeakVisor is IN

Traversing California’s Famed Wilderness Over Five Extraordinary Days

Rock climbing is not a new sport. Its predecessor, alpine climbing, has existed to some extent since the dawn of man’s curiosity.

A Beginner’s Bible. If you haven’t already considered it, you should harness that summer motivation to start mountain biking. Or, perhaps you’ve been dreaming of becoming a mountain biker for years but haven’t gotten around to it.

The Rätikon Alps' Highest Summit is Perfect for Adventure-Seeking Families

Choosing the Right Hike Using the PeakVisor Mobile App

As outdoor enthusiasts, it’s up to us to be responsible stewards of the land. Here’s how to “Leave No Trace” the next time you’re in the mountains.