Photo by Matt Swartz: A ski tour to Sister’s hut (in the background). The 10th Mountain Division hut system is the largest network of mountain cabins in the state of Colorado, and it is managed by the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association, a non-profit formed in the early ’80s. The founding members were Aspen…
Destination: EcoCamp Patagonia, Chile
Without a doubt, South America is one of the quintessential overlanding destinations in the Southern hemisphere. Its enormous stretches of uninhabited terrain are punctuated with tropical rainforests, desert steppes, and jagged alpine summits. And for travelers interested in exploring South America’s most extreme and exotic landscapes, the national parks of Southern Chile’s Patagonia region will…
Stay at Bivouac Luca Vuerich for Free – If You Can Get There
Photos: Flavio Pesamosca Rarely do we get to stay at beautiful, remote mountain cabins for free, but this week, we’ve got a special offer. If you can make it to Bivouac Luca Vuerich in the Julian Alps of Northeastern Italy, your stay is free! Think you’ve got what it takes? Built as a memorial…
The Far Cabin on Maine’s Remote Atlantic Coast
Photos by Jeff Roberts, Courtesy Winkelman Architects. This 420-square-foot cabin was lovingly named the Far Cabin by its designers, Winkelman Architects. It is perched on a rocky ledge along Maine’s central coast where the owners, and occasionally their family, can escape the day-to-day routine and take in the calm of the surrounding forest and…
Pre-fab Hello Wood Workstation Cabin
Photos courtesy: Hello Wood Studio When you hear the word “getaway,” what destinations come to mind? I’m willing to bet that it’s not your own backyard. But that’s the idea behind this week’s destination. Getaways don’t have to be exotic or far from home to offer your weary soul the relaxation, restoration, or concentration…
5 Reasons to Overland Central Asia
Photos by Coen Wubbels. Author’s note: Because the region is so little known, Coen drew a map with all places mentioned in the piece. We hope you find it useful. As the word implies, Central Asia lies in the heart of Asia. The region is surrounded by big countries, including Russia, China, and Iran….
Saudi Arabia: A Primer
Editor’s Note: This article was previously published but with a major part of the story missing. It has been re-published in its entirety so that you can enjoy the whole story. We apologize for this oversight. “Americans?” “Yep” “Camels! Coffee! You come!” With a big wave of his arm, and that limited exchange, my…
Destination: Nimmo Bay Resort, BC, Canada
Photos courtesy of Nimmo Bay Resort, OMG Photos, and Gizmodo. Located on Canada’s remote Pacific Coast, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the last old-growth temperate rainforests in the world. This 6.4-million-hectare area extends from the Discovery Islands all the way to the British Columbia–Alaska border and includes all offshore islands within this…
Projekt Kodu Retreat and Eco-Hostel, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
Feeling the need to reset and recharge? Projekt Kodu is a unique seasonal eco-friendly hostel and retreat located in the dense coniferous forests of Lahemaa National Park in Estonia. While rustic in appearance, the comforts and conveniences are more on the glamping end of the spectrum, with furnished canvas bell tents, a spa, daily yoga…
Joshua Tree Folly: Off Grid SoCal Desert Retreat
Photos courtesy of Malek Alqadi, Dwell.com With the arrival of fall comes milder daytime temperatures and cool evenings—it’s the perfect time to escape to the desert (in the Northern Hemisphere). And if you happen to be near Southern California, Joshua Tree’s stark, rocky landscape offers shimmering starry skies and plenty of peace and quiet….
Destinations :: Holy Fire Lit Place, Ruicheng China
Photos: Cao Baiqiang and Zeng Tianpei, Courtesy Urbanus Architecture and Design A spectacle of modern design, intriguing architecture, and also a unique archeological site, the Holy Fire Lit Place in Ruicheng, China, was updated to its current configuration to coincide with the 2019 2nd Youth Games of the People’s Republic of China. The site…
Destinations :: Tye River Cabins in Skykomish, Washington
Photo Courtesy: Tye River Cabin Co. Do mountain retreats get any more romantic than the classic A-frame cabin? These simple structures have been built all over the world in mountainous environments where they excel at shedding huge loads of winter snow. But their renewed popularity in modern culture can be attributed to more than…
Hidden in the Arizona Desert: Casa Caldera
Editor’s Note: Photos Courtesy of DUST and photographers Jeff Goldberg, Cade Hayes, and Gabriel Flores Formed from a mix of concrete and lava rock, Casa Caldera is a simple, modern home that hides amongst the desert scrub and brush, about two hours southeast of Tucson, Arizona. Despite its stark, simple exterior finish, it offers…
Destinations :: Skylodge Adventure Suites, Peru
Since you are visiting Expedition Portal, we’ll assume that you’re an adventurer. But just how adventurous are you? Would you scale a sheer cliff face or ride an exposed zip line to get to your evening accommodations? If you find yourself in Peru’s Sacred Valley, don’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Skylodge Adventure…
Exploring the Southern Appalachians
It was mid-March 2020, and news of COVID-19 was widespread and omnipresent. Businesses were shutting down left and right, and the dreaded pandemic was taking hold across the globe. I was in Breckenridge, Colorado, working on the mountain, and in the midst of the best winter of my life. As COVID-19’s spread increased, and public…
Destinations :: Rocky’s Treehouse
Rocky’s Treehouse is a mountain escape located three miles down a 4WD/AWD access road high in Utah’s Wasatch Range. This unique cabin sits above the ground on stilts and is a perfect vantage point to take in the beautiful Utah scenery from the height of the surrounding treetops. This all-season playground is a…
Destinations :: Trona Pinnacles
If spectacular desert landscapes get your heart racing, you should add Trona Pinnacles to your bucket list and make sure to bring your camera when you go. Trona Pinnacles is located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed land near Ridgecrest, California, southwest of Death Valley National Park in the expansive California desert. What…
The Efjord Cabin is a Glass Masterpiece
Norway is lucky to have some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. It is a landscape of extremes, where snow-capped peaks plunge into icy fjords, and quaint fishing villages bask under the ethereal glow of the aurora borealis. Because of the almost never-ending scenic vistas, the Norway countryside is a fitting setting for…
Destinations :: Lesotho
This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2019 issue. By Emily Sheff Images by Emily Sheff Lesotho’s smooth rolling hills and intermittent rocky crags, and the way each mountain’s many shades of green reflect a sheen onto the unfettered landscape will leave you breathless. Meeting Lesotho’s people, who are warm and quietly affectionate…
Getaway :: Fordypningsrommet Fleinvær ‘The Arctic Hideaway’
The coast of Norway is dotted with ethereal clusters of islands, remnants of the last glaciation that blanket the mainland like a protective barrier from the icy Norwegian Sea. This windswept landscape of rolling hills and countless fjords is an explorers’ paradise of spectacular beauty and makes an especially stunning backdrop for a cluster of…