The journeys

Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Khumjung 56000, Nepal

Located at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier, EBC is encircled by some of the most iconic peaks on Earth. Standing at 5,364m, surrounded by Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and the imposing Khumbu Icefall, this is one of the most extraordinary places a hiker can reach. The trek passes through Sagarmatha National Park, crossing suspension bridges over glacial rivers, climbing through the Sherpa heartland of Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, and sleeping under skies dense with stars at high-altitude teahouses.

Kilimanjaro, Africa

Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

A dormant volcano towering at 19,341 feet — Kilimanjaro is every hiker’s dream. Africa’s highest peak rises dramatically from the Tanzanian plains, its glaciated summit visible for hundreds of kilometres. The ascent passes through five distinct climate zones, from lush rainforest to alpine desert to the arctic summit crater. The feeling of reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise, watching the shadow of the mountain stretch across the clouds below, is something that stays with you forever.

Patagonia, Argentina

Chilean Patagonia

Torres del Paine has the most stunning and beautiful landscapes on earth and is a hiker’s haven. The wind-sculpted granite towers, turquoise glacial lakes, and vast Patagonian steppe create a landscape unlike anywhere else. The W Trek winds through valleys carved by ancient glaciers, past roaring waterfalls and towering peaks, offering views that feel almost too extraordinary to be real. The light in Patagonia is unlike anywhere else — low, golden, and constantly shifting as storms roll in from the Southern Ocean.

Fitz Roy, Argentina

Fitz Roy, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Also known as the smoking mountain, Fitz Roy is a towering spine of rock and ice and is a hiker’s dream. The jagged granite spires of the Fitz Roy massif pierce the Patagonian sky, often shrouded in cloud — earning it the Tehuelche name Chaltén, meaning “smoking mountain.” The approach through lenga beech forest opens suddenly onto views of the Torres, reflected in a glacial tarn — one of the most dramatic mountain reveals on earth.

Norway

Norway

Norway is unlike anywhere else on the planet. From the dramatic sweep of its ancient fjords to the jagged peaks of the Jotunheimen range, every landscape here feels impossibly grand. I hiked through valleys carved by glaciers over thousands of years, stood on cliff edges above mirror-still waters, and chased waterfalls that seemed to fall from the sky itself. Whether you’re trekking to the famous Trolltunga, exploring the Lofoten Islands, or simply wandering a quiet mountain trail, Norway rewards you at every turn.

Banff, Canada

Banff, AB, Canada

Nestled deep in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is one of the most breathtaking places on earth. With turquoise glacier-fed lakes, towering limestone peaks, and vast alpine wilderness, Banff offers an unmatched blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Whether you’re hiking to the shores of Lake Louise, paddling on Moraine Lake, or spotting wildlife along the Bow Valley Parkway, every corner of this UNESCO World Heritage Site leaves you speechless.

Mt Baker, Washington

Mt Baker, Washington 98244, USA

One of the snowiest places in the world, Mt Baker is an active glacier-covered stratovolcano also known by its indigenous name, Koma Kulshan. Rising above the North Cascades with its distinctive snow-white flanks, Baker offers a demanding and deeply rewarding glacial climb. The approach through ancient cedar forest gives way to crevassed ice fields and stunning views across the range to Mt Rainier and the Canadian peaks beyond. A technically demanding ascent requiring roped glacier travel, but utterly worth every step for the views from the summit crater.

Mt Toubkal, Morocco

Toubkal, Morocco

The highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco and North Africa — Toubkal rises to 4,167m above the Berber villages and terraced valleys of the High Atlas, offering a rugged and wonderfully remote summit experience. The trail passes through juniper scrub and rocky scree, with views extending across the range and — on clear days — toward the Sahara. The approach from Imlil winds through ochre-walled villages where mules carry supplies up stone-paved paths that have been used for centuries.

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, Arizona 86052, USA

Grand Canyon rim to rim provides one of the grandest hiking experiences on the planet. Descending from the South Rim through layers of ancient geology — Kaibab limestone to Vishnu schist — the canyon reveals its true scale at the Colorado River. The rim-to-rim crossing passes through desert ecosystems, alongside rushing creek tributaries and the legendary Bright Angel Trail, and through the inner gorge where billion-year-old rock walls press close on either side.