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Climbing Everest: The First-Timer's (Easy) Guide

Author Broughton Coburn knows more than a thing or two about Mt. Everest. He's the author of several books on the subject, including the recent The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest. Here, he pulls the curtain back on what you can really expect from climbing Everest. (Plus, there's a sweepstakes!)

Posted by Broughton Coburn on May 03, 2013 at 1:42:09 PM EDT in Outdoors Tagged: Mount Everest, Nepal, Hiking
Guide to the Best of Southwest Ireland

Home to the picturesque Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and Blarney Castle, Southwest Ireland boasts contrasting landscapes, mild climes, great outdoor adventures, and charming B&Bs.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on April 30, 2013 at 1:56:30 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Ireland, Outdoors, Hiking
Whole Journeys' Kathy Dragon on Food, Locals, and Playing it Small

Whole Journeys is a guided travel program run by Whole Foods that takes travelers around the world on ultra-local and unique culinary experiences. We caught up with the executive director to get the scoop.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 28, 2013 at 8:57:51 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Food, Hiking,
Exclusive Fodor's Deal on Walking Tours in Britain

The iconic English (and Scottish and Irish) countryside is begging to be walked in, and you'd be hard-pressed to find better guides than the English Lakeland Ramblers. Even better, they've offered an exclusive deal just for Fodors.com readers!

Posted by Kristine Hansen on December 04, 2012 at 3:25:49 PM EST in Deals Tagged: Deals, Fodor's, England, Walking Tours, Scotland
Just Back From: Southwest Utah

If you think Utah is sprawling landscapes, luxury resorts, thrilling adventures, and a whole lotta sky...you're spot on. We trekked through Southwest Utah to get our Zen back, and then some.

Posted by Jimmy Im on November 15, 2012 at 2:15:25 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Utah, National Parks, Outdoors,
Hut-Hopping in New Hampshire's White Mountains

Some weekends, you're looking for more rugged terrain than city sidewalks. Cue New Hampshire's White Mountains, where we hut-hopped, hiked, and ate fresh, mouthwatering food.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on October 10, 2012 at 1:43:42 PM EDT in Outdoors, Hotels Tagged: Hiking, New Hampshire
6 Hikes with Luxury Hotel Perks

Hotels with stunning, natural settings have started to offer hikes with luxe perks like spa treatments and post-hike feasts. Because no one should ever hike outdoors without amenities to sweeten the deal.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on August 08, 2012 at 4:35:26 PM EDT in Hotels, Outdoors Tagged: Hotels, Outdoors, Hiking
Travel Tech: Best Camping and Hiking Gadgets

If the start of summer means the start of camping season, take heed. The great outdoors is a fantastic place to spend some time, made even lovelier with indispensable gadgets like these.

Posted by Scott Tharler on June 25, 2012 at 12:05:46 PM EDT in Travel Tech, Outdoors Tagged: Technology, Camping,
Insider's Guide to Sedona, Arizona

Whether you're off on a spiritual journey or just hiking the red rock landscapes of Sedona, we've got an insider's guide to the best of the desert town, from wine tasting to cliff jumping.

Posted by Jimmy Im on June 14, 2012 at 3:02:11 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Arizona, Wine
An Expert's Checklist for Hiking with Kids

The author of the recently released book Up: A Mother and Daughter's Peakbagging Adventure shares what to pack for a safe and healthy day-hike adventure with tiny trailblazers.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 18, 2012 at 5:00:05 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: