Category Archives: Trekking

Ecuador Trekking In The Andes

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

Ecuador is well-known for its iconic volcanoes including Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Cayambe. These beautiful peaks rise high above the surrounding landscape, the Ecuadorian “Páramo,” and offer the spectacle of pristine glaciers along the equator. Cotopaxi is considered to be one … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Toubkal, North Africa’s Highest Peak (Morocco)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

Trekking in the High Atlas mountains is an amazing experience for adventure travelers who love mountains and culture. It is also an opportunity to bag a peak, the Jbel Toubkal, North Africa and Morocco’s highest peak at 13,671 feet (4,167 … Continue reading →

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Mont Blanc Treks From Chamonix: The Best of the Alps

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

Trekking in the Alps is one of our favorite summer hiking holidays. From June through September you can hike the Mont Blanc region with experienced local guides at a reasonable price. The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is perhaps the … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Adventure: Sahara, Sea and Summit

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

In April 2010 I traveled to Morocco to investigate options for trekking in the High Atlas mountains. I discovered a beautiful range of snow capped summits and great local guides. In my discussions with Mohamed and Mustapha, our local partners … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gorilla Permit Availability!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

UPDATE (August 1, 2011): Rwanda has just added 2 new Gorilla Families to trekkers! The original information is still valid for Uganda AND we have increased availability in Rwanda! Gorilla permits for the summer months of 2011 have been almost … Continue reading →

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Conversation with Uganda and Rwanda Safari Expert Phil Ward

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Recently we had the great honor of having Phil Ward, a long-time Uganda and Rwanda safari expert, come by our Boulder, Colorado office for a visit and a chat. He was gracious enough to allow me to ask him a … Continue reading →

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Aconcagua: 2011-2012 Climbing Season

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

We are pleased to announce dates for the 2011-2012 climbing season for Aconcagua. The mountain is one of the “7 summits” and an exciting adventure if you have climbed Kilimanjaro and are looking for a slightly more challenging experience. Consider … Continue reading →

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Morocco: Trekking in the Atlas Mountains

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Morocco is home to the Atlas Mountains, the highest mountain range in North Africa. We are pleased to offer treks with a range of comfortable lodging options. You can spend nights in a luxurious mountain retreat, a cozy trekking lodge, … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Pays du Mont Blanc

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

This post is by AWR staff member Tilden Daniels. He is currently traveling in Europe and Morocco. This past weekend I traveled to the area near the Mont Blanc in France and Switzerland. This entire region is known as the … Continue reading →

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Aconcagua: packing for the trek and summit day

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

We had a great client question recently about what they should expect to pack on their Aconcagua trek in January, 2012 and more precisely, what they should expect to carry after the mules are done hauling the gear to Aconcagua’s … Continue reading →

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