Mountain guide and mountaineering ascending the top of a mountain looking over to large glacier in the background and peaks of other mountains.

What To Look For When Choosing a Mountaineering Guide

Climbing mountains can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have, but it can also be unforgiving. Weather shifts quickly, terrain can change from easy going and scenic to rugged and steep in minutes, and small mistakes can have serious consequences. Knowing what to look for when choosing a mountaineering guide can make all the difference…

Hiking to Mantova Hut in the Italian Alps

Hiking to Mantova Hut in the Italian Alps

The Aosta Valley (or Valle d’Aosta) is located in the north easter Italian alps bordering Switzerland. We got to enjoy this stunning mountainious region for the first time recently when hiking to Mantova Hut. Here is what to expect and our experience.