Mountain

Vertical Drop for Sightseeing and Skiing

At 3,396 feet above sea level, the town of Chamonix, France, sits at the base of Mont Blanc which tops out at 15,777 ft above sea level. Should it be a clear day in the Alps, when you look up...

Barog: A Little Gem of Indian Railway

Barog is a small hill station nestled in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Barog is famous for its railways station having straightest tunnel in the world with length of 1143.61 m. This is...

7 of the Most Underrated Hikes in the Canadian Rockies

When it comes to choosing a hike in the Canadian Rockies, everyone has an opinion on where you should go. Some trails are so well-travelled, everyone who owns a pair of hiking boots seems to have a...

Vancouver Hikes and Trails

British Columbia sees a part of the famous Rocky Mountains chain crossing its province. As a result, mountains surround the Vancouver area. While I was living in the wonderful Canadian city, I had...

Snowtrip to Mayrhofen With (or Without) Your Dog

​My owners booked this hotel through Boardfever. The rooms are very spacious. The hotel owner is a very big dog friend and I can always join my folks in the restaurant. When I'm too tired, I...