Mountain Adventure Holidays
We’re excited to be part of this year’s London Snow Show at the ExCeL Centre on October 19-20, 2024. To attend, head over to the London Snow Show website to book your tickets.
Visit us at stand D33 to explore our low-impact winter adventures and speak directly with our guides about everything from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing. You’ll also have the chance to enter our exclusive holiday giveaway worth over £1,395.
As the crisp autumn mornings roll in, we can’t help but dream of snowy peaks, thrilling trails, and breathtaking alpine adventures. Winter is just around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than with a visit to the London Snow Show! Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of snow, we at Tracks and Trails are here to help you dive into the best winter experiences.
Wondering if you need special skills to enjoy a snowshoeing adventure? Good news—you don't! Snowshoeing is perfect for everyone, whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or trying it for the first time. If you enjoy summer hiking then you will love walking in winter. Our trips cater to various fitness levels, and most people find themselves comfortable with snowshoes within minutes.
In this blog, we'll cover everything you need to know, from physical requirements and gear to safety tips and what to expect on the trail. Ready to embrace a snowy adventure? Let’s get started!
After the festive cheer and indulgence, winter can be a tough time of year to remain active. Shorter days and cold weather can test our resolve for getting outdoors and exercising, even if we reap the rewards of this effort when the spring arrives.
Here are our 10 reasons why taking up a new winter activity or booking a winter holiday is a good idea and could be the perfect antidote to any hint of the winter blues.
A country full of surprises. Without a doubt Bulgaria has wonderful mountains offering some extraordinary opportunities for snowshoeing. With a reliable snowfall it is fast becoming a well-recognised destination for winter activities and is our new snowshoe trip for 2019.
It can seem a little daunting choosing the right destination for your cross country skiing or snowshoe trip this winter. So much choice!
Well, we’ve a short guide to the different countries - what they each have to offer by way of their distinct charms and unique experiences … Read on to see whether France, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Sweden or Germany should be top of your list for your next cross country skiing or snowshoeing holiday.
We love the Queyras, both for snowshoeing in winter and for trail running in the summer months. The remote and uncrowded Queyras National Park is situated in the Hautes Alpes region of the French Alps, east of the Ecrins, between Briançon and Gap. The area is one of the most picturesque in all of France and so far seems to have remained quite undiscovered - allowing us to truly savour an unspoilt winter wilderness.
As we enjoy the beautiful autumn colours and experience the first frosts the mountains across the northern hemisphere are starting to get their winter coat. Winter enthusiasts and the mountain resorts are preparing for the coming season.
