Short story about an unexpected route to happiness and contentment on western Pennsylvania’s 70 mile Laurel Highlands Trail…
Trekking Türkiye's Lycian Way (Our Way)
We traveled to Türkiye in October 2024 intending to hike the Lycian Way, a 335 mile along the Mediterranean Coast. Things didn’t quite go as expected…
Lycian Way: Letoon, and Xanthos
Day 1 and 2 of our Lycian Way trek in Letoon and Xanthos, where the heat sparked “Plan B”…
Lycian Way: Gelemiş and Patara
Days 2-6 of our Lycian Way trek, executing “Plan B” in Gelemis and Patara. Most well-preserved ancient ruins, sand dunes, and sunsets…
Lycian Way: Kaş
Days 6-11 of our Lycian Way trek, executing “Plan B” in Kas. Scuba diving, sea kayaking, and hiking along the Lycian Way…
Lycian Way: Çıralı and Mt. Olympus
Days 11-16 of our Lycian Way trek in Çıralı, home of eternal mountain flames and the lost city of Olympos…
Pack Leader for a 9 Mile Day Hike in Cappadocia
Highlights of this 9 mile off-the-beaten tourist path in Cappadocia: escort by a canine friend through a shady oasis, pigeon houses, and a 4,000 year old hand-carved castle…
Derinkuyu, Türkiye: Ancient Underground City
We traveled to Cappadocia primarily to visit the underground city of Derinkuyu, most likely built by early Christians as a refuge against invading Arabs in the Middle Ages…
Via Ferrata Roda di Vael and Masaré
Via Ferratas Roda di Vael and Masare create a fun loop in Rosengarten that will keep you busy all afternoon…
Via Ferrata Catinaccio di Antermoia
Via Ferrata Catinaccio di Antermoia is the crown jewel course in Rosengarten, with stunning views of the region’s greatest hits…
Via Ferrata Santner
Via Ferrata Santner is a Class B/C course winding up through the spires and pinnacles of Rosengarten to Santner Pass. We included this via ferrata in a 5 hour loop hike from Valle di Vajolet…
Day Hike: Alpe di Siusi from Val Gardena
Alpe di Siusi is good for the eyes and good for the soul! It’s a “must” when visiting Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites. Gentle trails offer relaxing day hikes across Europe’s largest alpine meadow…
Via Ferrata Sass Rigais + Seceda
From Seceda, Sass Rigais is the highest of the Odle-Geisler peaks. We combined a hike across Seceda with a climb to 10,000 feet on via ferrata Sass Rigais…
Via Ferrata Pitla Gran Cir + Gran Cir Scramble
VF Pitla Gran Cir climbs high above Passo Gardena for expansive views of Puez-Odle, Sella Group, and Sassolungo. For a longer day, combine with a hike up neighboring Gran Cir…
Via Ferrata Col Rodella
Col Rodella is a small hilltop at Passo Sella with 360 degree stunning views of iconic mountains: Sella Group, Sassolungo, Marmolada… The via ferrata on the backside is short and fun!
Via Ferrata Oskar Schuster
Unlike other via ferrata routes in the Dolomites, VF Oskar Schuster wasn’t built for troop movement; rather, it was built for fun and adventure! One of our favorite courses!
Budget and Logistics: Two Months in the Italian Dolomites
We did not plan ahead for our two month adventure in the Italian Dolomites, which ran counter to everything we had read prior to our trip…
Day Hike: Belvedere Creston Popera Loop from Berti Hut
Belluno, Veneto, on the eastern side of the Dolomites is off the beaten path. A day hike from Berti Hut along the Belvedere Creston Popera loop is worth leaving South Tyrol to enjoy…
Via Ferrata Nord Croda Rossa di Sesto
Via ferrata Nord Croda Rossa is rated 2B. While not technically difficult, it is a long and aggressive climb to the stunning summit of Croda Rossa di Sesto…
Italian Dolomites: Via Ferrata Strada degli Alpini
Via ferrata Strada degli Alpini was built by Italian forces, who carved through sheer limestone cliffs to create a narrow foot path from Forcello Giralba to Passo della Sentinella….