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Vacations abroad oftentimes require a great deal of planning in order to make them successful, especially if the travel includes hiking, backpacking, or other outdoor adventures.

When hiking or backpacking, planning ahead is essential for both safety and enjoyment. It’s important to know what you’re getting into so you know what to pack. If the weather is going to be cold, it’s important to pack many layers so you’re not freezing. On the contrary, if the weather is warm, you don’t want to be burdened down with unnecessary bulky jackets.

A good planning book for Swiss Hiking tours can be found here. It can be helpful if you’re planning your own vacation.

If you want to have a guide for hiking in the swiss alps, however, there are many that can do a great job showing you the best sites and scenery. Even if you hire a guide, however, be sure to talk with them ahead of time so you can plan out what you need to bring, what they will bring, and what you can expect.

Planning ahead can make the trip more enjoyable for everyone involved.

If you are a ski bum like me, you have to subscribe to Powder magazine, by far the industry’s best publication.  With its glossy photographs, interesting facts, and articulate, often witty writing, Powder has sustained my need for the white stuff through all seasons. 

Reading old issues has gotten me incredibly pumped for my upcoming Utah outdoor adventure this Christmas – if you are as passionate as I am, you know that Utah has some of the best powder and skiing conditions in the country, if not world. 

Enjoy the always hilarious letters to the editor and Average Joe’s “unique” artwork.  Powder does a superb job of paying tribute to the great sport of skiing rather than the lifestyle and behavior associated with ski towns such as Aspen and Tahoe.