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Through the Heart of the Alps
Mountains have always felt like home to Jenny Tough, and the Valais region of Switzerland has to be one of the most idyllic mountain regions on earth. If you imagine classic snow-capped mountains, the image your mind conjures up is likely exactly what Valais looks like....
Elements: Celebrating 10 Years of Sidetracked
A look back at Elements – Sidetracked’s first festival, celebrating 30 issues and 10 years in print. A weekend retreat packed with activity, intimate workshops, and inspiring talks....
Something About the Ocean
Veiga Grétarsdóttir on sea kayaking, campaigning against open-net pen salmon farming, her hopes for a more sustainable future, and living more simply....
Together
While on a mountaineering expedition in Pakistan, Fay Manners receives the devastating news that her best friend, Line van den Berg, has died in an avalanche....
Amundsen: Heritage and Harmony
Inspired by his ancestor, Roald Amundsen, Jørgen Amundsen has created a brand of natural and timeless clothing that will stand the test of time. On a slow trip to Glen Affric, we test the blend of old and new that defines Amundsen Sports and reflect on the Norwegian concept of ‘friluftsliv’....
The Wild Waters of Schladming
Austria Uncovered: Schladming-Dachstein. Among the great mountains of the Alps, the sharp peaks, the high mountain passes, the forested trails, it is still water that defines Schladming-Dachstein....
Exploring Valais: A Swiss Adventure in the Heart of the Alps
Find out what to do, as well as where to eat and stay in our Valais destination guide for summer and autumn: 4,000m mountains, thermal baths, the Aletsch Glacier, and more....
The Timeless Alps
In Valais, as summer gives way to autumn, Sami Sauri look for adventure and discover fresh perspectives in a timeless landscape....
Navigating New Heights
We tested the updated Beta Lightweight Jacket, which is made from PFC-free GORE-TEX ePE fabric, at the Arc’teryx Academy in the Langdale Valley, Lake District....
New Generation Freeflow
An interview with Berghaus’ Senior Industrial Designer Joe Connell about how they developed the new-generation Freeflow rucksack – and why it won industry awards....
Touching the Gate
Jenny Tough chats with ultrarunner Jasmin Paris about ‘touching the gate’ at the 2024 Barkley Marathons...
Planning the Unpredictable
Though Eloi and I had already experienced a variety of conditions – blissful to miserable – since our departure from Catalunya, none of them would be as trying as our Ausangate Loop experience....
More Knowledge, Less Equipment
EXPED founders Andi and Heidi Brun share lessons from the Canadian wilderness that helped to shape the brand as it is today....
Schladming-Dachstein
Discover summer in Schladming-Dachstein, where mountains and valleys provide an impressive backdrop to outdoor adventures, hikes, and relaxing moments in nature. ...
Zell am See-Kaprun
Zell am See-Kaprun is an incomparable blend of glaciers, mountains, and lakes. With that come countless hiking and sports opportunities. ...
On the Olympic Trail
A trail running relay from London to Paris marks 100 years since running off-road was an Olympic sport - and a rallying call to bring it back....
Moment of Commitment
Freediver Anna von Boetticher explores a whale flenseplassen in Arctic Greenland....
Austria Uncovered
'Lebensgefühl' is the conscious feeling of being the centre of life, feeling life, and taking part in life. ...
Zillertal
To visit Zillertal is to step out of everyday life and to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. With its four regions and the Zillertal Alps High Mountain Nature Park, the Zillertal promises countless experiences for the senses. ...
The Heart of the Alps
Innsbruck is known as the Heart of the Alps: a vibrant, culturally rich city circled by mountains. We’d describe a summer holiday with Innsbruck as a base as ‘Alpine-urban’, a perfect blend of nature and culture, relaxation and challenge, city and countryside. Imagine long days out on the hills, followed by some of the best food in Austria. Welcome to Innsbruck....
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