Oeschinensee is a pristine lake near Kandersteg in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. A UNESCO World Heritage location, it’s encircled by alpine peaks and meadows blooming with gentians and edelweiss.

In one particularly remarkable day, Jornet climbed 16 new 4000m peaks along the Mont Blanc massif, including Mont Blanc itself (4,808m) and the Grandes Jorasses (4,208m). The “Alpine Connections ...

It was a fun experience to venture into the mellow alpine terrain from time to time, as locals told me, but it never played a large part in Sun Peaks’ distribution of skiers or overall experience. The ...

waterfalls and cedar forests to alpine peaks. U.S. News Insider Tip: Grab your coffee to go and drive up Going-to-the-Sun Road at dawn. It's magical to witness the majestic alpenglow on Glacier ...

The beauty of Switzerland in every season: discover the best time to visit Switzerland for hiking, skiing, and breathtaking ...