Category Archives: Trekking

A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (September, October & November)

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Awr Traveler

Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for September, October and November. We’ve picked some of our best options in Peru, Nepal, India, Ecuador and Morocco! This post is the third installment of the Adventures Within Reach “Trek a Month” overview … Continue reading →

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Mountaineering in the Alps: Experiences for All Levels!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Awr Traveler

The European Alps are the birthplace of mountaineering. Early pioneers including Horace-Bénédicte de Saussaure and Jacques Balmat in the 18th century and Edward Whymper in the 19th century conquered the most famous peaks including the Mont Blanc (de Saussure and … Continue reading →

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Trekking the Alps: Is a guided trek right for me?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Awr Traveler

Many of our clients for the Alps wonder if a guided trek is right for them. For many travelers a guided trek is a wonderful way to explore the beautiful mountains that are home to the Mont Blanc and the … Continue reading →

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Short Hikes on Kilimanjaro

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Awr Traveler

AWR is now offering 1-3 day hikes on Kilimanjaro! If you don’t have enough time to do a full trek, or if it too strenuous, this is great option.  A short hike on Kilimanjaro makes a great extension to any … Continue reading →

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A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (June, July & August)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Awr Traveler

Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for June, July and August. We’ve picked some of our best options in Morocco, Peru, India, Iceland, Europe and Ecuador! This post is the second installment of the Adventures Within Reach  “Trek a … Continue reading →

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Ladakh: Tibet’s Mirror Image in Northern India

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Awr Traveler

It’s a tragic reality that of the more than 6,000 Buddhist monasteries standing in Tibet prior to Chinese occupation,  only a handful remain intact. The situation is radically different in the surreal mountain landscapes of Ladakh (sometimes referred to as … Continue reading →

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Rongai Route Video

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Awr Traveler

Thanks to one of our groups from January 2013 for this great video of climbing the Rongai Route on Kilimanjaro:

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Interactive Kilimanjaro Route Map

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Awr Traveler

We have just posted our new Interactive Kilimanjaro map! It is used to track Kilimanjaro climbs using a Spot tracking device. You can have this device on your trek and status updates will be posted to your Facebook account!

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Great Hikes Above Zermatt

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Awr Traveler

We love the Alps and we love Zermatt! I’ve written about great hikes near Chamonix, and now I’ll share my five favorite hikes above Zermatt. These are great hikes for independent hikers and could be considered the top-five or best … Continue reading →

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Europe Trekking on the Tour du Mont Blanc

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Awr Traveler

The Tour du Mont Blanc is our favorite trek in the French and Swiss Alps and our recommendation to anyone embarking on their first trip in these amazing mountains. We offer an 8-day itinerary with 6 days of hiking, covering … Continue reading →

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