A musher forges ahead in the race. Photo credit: IPSSSDR.
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) kicks off today in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The race will travel through nine Wyoming towns to the finish in Park City, Utah on February 4, 2012.
Glamping in style in Oman. Photo credit: Scott Dunn.
Mountain camping can be an incredible mountain travel experience.
One of the latest travel trends is glamping trips to destinations like these luxury tented camps in Wahiba Sands and in the Hajar Mountains (above).
Luxury travel specialist Scott Dunn is offering this camping adventure with private yachting along Muscat’s coastline.
Travelers stay at the desert and mountain camps and on a private yacht, dropping anchor at desert islands with white sandy beaches.
The turquoise river Soca in Slovenia. Photo credit: Hedonistic Hiking.
Feel like a hiking holiday in Europe? Then you might fancy a guided walking tour from Slovenia into Italy with walking tour company Hedonistic Hiking.
The nine-day hiking tour will start in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana.
Then the hike will continue through the Julian Alps, crossing the border between the two countries into Friuli, Italy’s northeastern region, and finishing in Venice.
A hiking and biking destination: the Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. Photo credit: Acacia Africa.
From Cape Verde holidays to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, Africa is an ultimate adventure travel destination.
“Africa is certainly gaining in popularity, and the traditional gap year in Asia is being replaced by a much more eclectic travel map,” says Leanne Haigh, project development manager, Acacia Africa.
“Couples, 30+ solo travelers and more senior adventurers (are) choosing to quench their thirst for adventure, culture, and adrenaline on the continent.”
Waitakere Ranges, New Zealand. Photo credit: TIME Unlimited Tours.
Leah Prendergast wrote this guest post on exciting women travel destinations.
Are you a woman and solo traveler? There are so many exhilarating, empowering and beautiful holiday and mountain destinations around the world.
Here are 5 Exciting Travel Destinations For Women:
Rock Climb in New Zealand: The gorgeous mountain landscape of New Zealand offers rock climbing opportunities for beginners and experts alike. Professional tours and outfitters can guide you safely up even the craggiest of cliffs, and the more independently-minded woman can always head off with a group of friends to make their own adventure.
The LUXE Niseko Mobile App for iPhone. Photo credit: LUXE City Guides.
Niseko Village has been named the top ski resort in Japan.
This ski travel award further named Niseko “one of the world’s most popular ski destinations.”
Snow Japan conducted the online poll about international ski resorts.
Global ski travelers voted online at the Snow Japan’s website, ranking ski destinations based on aspects including lift systems, courses/ terrains, Apres Ski and the snow conditions.
For more details, visit the Snow Japan site.
Northern Lights in Alaska. Photo credit: Explorers Astronomy Tours.
Mountains can be the ideal stargazing destinations.
Travel company Explorers Astronomy Tours has released its 2012/15 brochure which features mountain tours worldwide.
These astronomy holidays take in two total eclipses; an annular eclipse; the Transit of Venus and the Northern Lights and great astronomical telescopes in Chile and South Africa.
Each tour is accompanied by Explorers’ resident Galactic Rangers who share their expert insight into the celestial activity.
Safety in numbers: mountain touring in Austria. Photo credit: (c) Tirol Werbung.
The Austrian Tirol has had record-breaking snowfall.
Heavy snowfall over a short period of time can increase the risk of avalanche danger, says The Tirol Tourist Board.
Promoting mountain safety on- and off-piste, the tourist board recommends these basic safety tips for all skiers, boarders and mountain travelers.
Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany. Photo credit: Castello di Vicarello.
Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, Castello di Vicarello is a luxurious, medieval castle close to Siena and Grosseto, Italy.
In Tuscany’s Maremma region, the castle is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and orchards with views down to the sea. A luxury retreat, it also offers flower gardens, scenery, sea breezes, secluded infinity pools and a spa.
Ski jumper. Photo credit: DirectSki.com.
Need packing ideas for your next ski holiday? Like all mountain holidays, packing light and smart is key.
DirectSki.com has some smart suggestions on what to pack for a ski holiday. The ski specialist offers ski holidays at destinations across Europe including France, Austria, Italy and Andorra.
Here are 10 Things To Pack For A Ski Holiday:
1. The Apple iPod. “The perfect device for a ski holiday, it comes into its own at check-in, on the plane, app-ing your way to success on the slopes or drowning out the après-ski Euro-Trash.”
2. Sun beaters and blockers. “Blocking out the sun at high altitude when surrounded by reflective snow is a ski holiday essential to avoid the panda-eyed tan.”
3. Camera (with extra batteries and a charger). “Forget catching over-exposed ‘family moments’ in the snow, put the camera on night setting for unforgettable shots and let those après ski nights live on forever.”
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