The Climb Aconcagua — One of the World’s Seven Summits
Aconcagua is a fantastic introduction to high altitude expedition climbing
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Adventure Guides to America’s National Parks
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If you’ve ever seen Utah represented by a major landmark on a map, or seen a Utah license plate, or even just googled “Utah”, you’ve seen a little piece of Arches National Park. We’re referring to the state’s most iconic natural feature – Delicate Arch. Standing 52 feet tall and poised at the edge of a cliff overlooking Salt Wash and the snowcapped La Sal mountains beyond, it’s easy to see why this landscape has symbolized the otherworldly natural beauty of Southern Utah for so long.
Rocky Mountain National Park sits in northern central Colorado, just outside the city of Estes Park. With rugged terrain, alpine lakes, a scenic highway, and seemingly countless hikes and rock climbing routes, it’s no wonder that Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited parks in the United States.
Capitol Reef National Park is the smallest National Park in Utah, but it is sitll jam packed with amazing adventures, spectactular views, and tons of fun. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on Capitol Reef National Park to showcase everything about the park, some of the big reasons to go, and a list of things to do while you’re there. This is Capitol Reef National Park, in a nutshell.
Mesa Verde National Park is located in Southwest Colorado, known best for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. The park is located in Mesa Verde, Colorado near Pueblo. Mesa Verde offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience unique cultural history while taking in breathtaking views and hiking beautiful trails.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is located along the edge of the San Luis Valley in the state of Colorado. The high desert terrain and abundance of wildlife, makes for some of the most spectacular views in the state of Colorado. If you plan a trip to the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, you’re sure to have an action-packed adventure coming up soon.
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is nestled in western Colorado in the United States. Although this National Park isn’t one of the most well-known in the country, or even the state, it acts as a remote and breathtaking destination for true adventurers.
The USA recently received their newest National Park. Located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia now lies the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the state’s first National Park. Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and even hunting are just a few reasons why this breathtaking landscape was made into a National Park. The land and waterways are now under the gold standard of protection.
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Backcountry Skiing Adventures
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This is the third of four articles dedicated to skiing the more famous backcountry lines in Rocky Mountain National Park. We’ll take a look at the Park in general before zeroing in on the Longs Peak region. For those looking for a variety of intermediate ski lines or options for some of the toughest lines east of the Continental Divide, the Longs Peak region is your Rocky Mountain go-to.
The Minturn Mile is a sidecountry classic and a Vail Valley special, although the name is a bit of a misnomer. The run itself is more than three miles long and descends from a high point of 11,000 feet to just below 8,000 feet for a total vertical descent of 3,000 feet. If you’re looking for a more adventurous way to celebrate a great powder day, then skip the village scene and knock out the Minturn Mile.
Learn what makes the Tetons renowned for backcountry skiing from mountain guides Rebecca Yaguda and Betsy Manero. Let these professional ski guides take you on an adventure through this incredible area — covering everything from the history of backcountry skiing in the Tetons to its modern heyday.
If you’re looking to go beyond the resorts for turns in top-notch powder and the ultimate unplugged getaway, there’s no better choice than British Columbia’s backcountry lodges. IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide Tom Wolfe reviews his favorite backcountry ski lodges that offer the kind of classic ski touring and ski mountaineering opportunities that skiers from across the world come to BC to discover.
This is the second of four articles dedicated to skiing the more famous lines in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Bear Lake offers some of the finest ski lines in northern Colorado. Late winter and spring are prime time, though many lines can be skied during the middle of winter with proper planning and avalanche gear. For those interested in skiing all year round, late summer and early fall can still offer turns on the glaciers and perennial snowfields common to the area.
This is the first of four articles dedicated to skiing the more famous lines in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. We’ll take a look at the Park in general before zeroing in on the areas of Hidden Valley and Sundance Mountain. For those looking to tip-toe into the area backcountry scene, Hidden Valley and Sundance are perfect places to run some laps, build skill and enjoy the possibilities of backcountry.
To maintain social distancing on the slopes, ski resorts are limiting the number of skiers on the mountain. When ski mountains fill up, enterprising skiers will find other ways to get outside and enjoy the season. Those options might include heli-skiing or heli-boarding, backcountry skiing, splitboarding or snowshoeing.
In a season as extreme as winter, where weather forecasts are often wrong and ground conditions change by the hour, how do you even plan a backcountry ski adventure? Colorado based Backcountry Ski Guide, Timo Holmquist, provides a guide every backcountry skier needs when planning an adventure.
Experience the excitement of backcountry skiing in the scenic Utah. Learn from the pros how to use gear, safely select routes, and have fun off-piste. Friendly local backcountry guides share knowledge and skills for you to discover the art of ski and split-board touring.
With the backcountry ski season quickly approaching, now is the time to learn everything you need to know to transition your skills off the resort and onto untouched backcountry powder. Rob Coppolillo will teach you how to do it. You will learn how to safely get started, covering everything from the gear you need to how to plan your first adventure. Consider this Backcountry Skiing 101 — a crash course in backcountry basics to help you carve your first backcountry lines on untouched powder.
British Columbia is world-renowned for its skiing. While many people may think of the iconic resorts of the region, it’s no surprise that BC is also home to some of the best backcountry skiing the world has to offer. The accessibility of much of the backcountry allows for the perfect introductory to skiing in the deep powdered backcountry. Whether it’s a week-long snowcat adventure, or a day trip excursion off of an iconic mountain, a backcountry ski trip to British Columbia is sure to be an adventure one won’t soon forget.
Why walk, when you can practically fly on a polar expedition? Located in the remote wilderness of Norway, the enormous Hardangervidda Plateau will be your training ground. You’ll learn how to use the chilling winds of Earth’s coldest regions to your advantage on this thrilling six-day snowkiting course in Hardangervidda National Park.
Learn about the week-long skiing and sailing expedition to Svalbard in May 2021. Beginning in Longyearbyen, Norway, the northernmost permanently inhabited city on earth, this journey includes island hopping under the 24-hour midnight sun to ski untracked summits, yacht-sailing with a private chef, postcard-perfect scenery and if you are lucky, a polar bear sighting.
In Colorado, making the most of your weekend is realistic because the mountains are so accessible. With 57hours’ guided tours, you can make memories with your friends and family backcountry skiing. These trips will be something you and your friends will remember forever.
Going into the backcountry is easy and fun. Making correct and safe decisions aren’t always straightforward when you’re in the field. A fundamental part of any backcountry adventurer’s toolkit is avalanche awareness. 57hours’ AIARE Avalanche classes in Colorado will give you the foundations for safe backcountry travel. Better book now, because these classes are filling up FAST!
Live the Mountain Life. Top Adventure Sports Towns
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From scenic hikes and backcountry skiing in the Bridger Range to epic drives into the mountains and proximity to blue ribbon trout rivers, Bozeman, Montana is a hub for outdoor adventure and recreation. Bozeman is located in the Gallatin Valley and boasts breathtaking mountain views from all angles.
Nestled just 30 minutes south of the Canada-United States border in Washington state lies the city of Bellingham. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the North Cascades National Park, Bellingham is a paradise when it comes to outdoor adventure. And though there are many opportunities for exploring the land and sea, the city is predominantly known for being a mountain biking Mecca.
The sleepy desert town of Fruita, Colorado has a world-class network of flowy, winding singletrack in the hills north of town that has drawn tourists to the area for nigh on three decades. Here’s the low-down on how to make the most of your epic weekend of mountain biking in Fruita.
Are you ready for an epic weekend of climbing in Moab, Utah? Here’s your guide to splitter cracks, epic towers comprised of pristine sandstone, and canyoneering opportunities that will leave you in awe.
Lake Tahoe residents are diehard about their adventure sports, and there’s a big culture around the outdoors on both sides of the lake. Once you get a taste of what Tahoe has to offer, you’ll be hooked. There is always more to do – more unique experiences, more adventures, and more perfectly lazy days in between. Tahoe truly has something to fit every mood, every season, and everyone. Ready to come see for yourself?
Durango folks are active! Bike and ski shops abound, and Jeeps and Subaru wagons are everywhere. With all that national forest land and trails to use it’s no wonder. Most awesomely fun outdoor activities can be done—and done well—around Durango.
Crested Butte, Colorado, is one of Colorado’s premiere adventure destinations, offering more than 450 miles of single track and world-class backcountry skiing.
Seattle is a unique city that is completely surrounded by outdoor adventure. The down to earth community that calls this place home, has a plethora of trails and activities at their fingertips. Long days spent exploring the lush forests and stunning peaks of the Pacific Northwest are nicely paired with enjoying the local cuisine and breweries.
Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains at the base of the towering Teton Range, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a world-class destination for skiing and mountaineering. However, those aren’t the only outdoor activities that attract people to this lively town. Visitors come from all over to climb, hike, fish, mountain bike, run, and off-road here.
Boulder has been on every list imaginable from top adventure town, to best place to live, to best college town. If world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, city biking, creek floating, trail hiking, alpine scrambling, backpacking, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering are words that pump your outdoor adventure heart, then Boulder is where you want to be.
Adventures
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Looking for a Colorado Trail mountain bike adventure? Check out the journey from Silverton to Durango. Bikepacking the colorado trail has long been on my bucket list. This is the real deal, with lots of technical sections, elevation, and many challenges along the way.
If you’ve ever seen Utah represented by a major landmark on a map, or seen a Utah license plate, or even just googled “Utah”, you’ve seen a little piece of Arches National Park. We’re referring to the state’s most iconic natural feature – Delicate Arch. Standing 52 feet tall and poised at the edge of a cliff overlooking Salt Wash and the snowcapped La Sal mountains beyond, it’s easy to see why this landscape has symbolized the otherworldly natural beauty of Southern Utah for so long.
Nestled just 30 minutes south of the Canada-United States border in Washington state lies the city of Bellingham. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the North Cascades National Park, Bellingham is a paradise when it comes to outdoor adventure. And though there are many opportunities for exploring the land and sea, the city is predominantly known for being a mountain biking Mecca.
The sleepy desert town of Fruita, Colorado has a world-class network of flowy, winding singletrack in the hills north of town that has drawn tourists to the area for nigh on three decades. Here’s the low-down on how to make the most of your epic weekend of mountain biking in Fruita.
This challenging and rewarding Rocky Mountain National Park guided tour takes you to two high-alpine lakes, including base camp at the breathtaking Thunder Lake. Wild Basin offers hidden gems away from the crowds. You’ll visit multiple waterfalls, hidden cirques and optional off-trail adventures in the RMNP high country. Thunder Lake hiking also offers forest camping and remote wilderness thanks to a 12,000-foot elevation gain. You haven’t seen the park like this!
When it comes to camping in Colorado, the options are almost limitless. From the valleys of the state’s highest peaks to Garden of the Gods and beyond, you’ll find alpine lakes, red rock formations, craggy peaks, dense pine forest, and wildflower-dotted meadows all right outside the tent door. Checkout the 10 best places to camp in Colorado as rated by the top camping app, The Dyrt.
Are you ready for an epic weekend of climbing in Moab, Utah? Here’s your guide to splitter cracks, epic towers comprised of pristine sandstone, and canyoneering opportunities that will leave you in awe.
The USA recently received their newest National Park. Located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia now lies the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the state’s first National Park. Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and even hunting are just a few reasons why this breathtaking landscape was made into a National Park. The land and waterways are now under the gold standard of protection.
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Join renowned IFMGA Mountain Guide Willie Benegas on this challenging expedition to the highest mountain outside of Asia. Set in the Argentinian Andes, Aconcagua is the perfect place for any climbing and mountaineering enthusiast, offering a variety of terrains and routes, but none as rewarding as the Polish Glacier Route. On this 22-day expedition, spend the first two weeks acclimatizing to the area before attempting the famous Polish Glacier Route — a technical, big mountain climb that will prepare you for objectives like Kilimanjaro or Mt. Everest.
Known for volatile weather, jaw-dropping sights and rich history full of turmoil and magic alike, be sure to bring your camera along to the ever cloud-clad, misty Isle of Skye — the crown jewel for hiking in Scotland.
Why walk, when you can practically fly on a polar expedition? Located in the remote wilderness of Norway, the enormous Hardangervidda Plateau will be your training ground. You’ll learn how to use the chilling winds of Earth’s coldest regions to your advantage on this thrilling six-day snowkiting course in Hardangervidda National Park.
Waterfalls, volcanoes, secret canyons, blue ice caves, and the wildest, isolated and most beautiful parts of Iceland come together as you embark on an 8-day winter hiking and snowshoeing adventure in Iceland’s South Coast and Highland areas with the Adventure Guides at 57hours.
If you are visiting Colorado and you enjoy biking, hiking, climbing, rescue, and backcountry skiing, 57hours adventure guides are here to help you get the most of your quest into the wilderness. Checkout all the upcoming epic adventures!
