Mountain Highs

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15 Unique European Vacations
ROAM editors' favorite trips on the Continent
25+ REAL California Adventures
Our favorite outdoor vacations around the Golden State
Yosemite 2021: Half Capacity, Full Beauty
A weekend of adventures near Oakhurst
COVID Camping in Big Bear
A fun budget getaway to the mountains near LA
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Yosemite Summer
See California's crown jewel with a fraction of normal crowds
Planning Summertime in Lake Tahoe
Your complete guide to the family-friendliest shores
Hiking Glacier National Park with Kids
Wildlife, wildflowers, wilderness - oh, and glaciers!
Trekking with the Women of Ladakh
Himalayan veterans aim for India's Konzke La - and meet an unexpected challenge
The Best Family Skiing in the French Alps
Les Gets converted “never skiers” into "every-winter" fans.
Adventure Faceoff: The Alps vs. The Rockies
Why even Coloradans gotta do Switzerland.
Skiing Denver’s “Hidden Gems”
The big-value, small-crowd resorts that Colorado families love
The Perfect Time in Patagonia
Expansive vistas, unforgettable hiking, and once-in-a-lifetime glacial action
The Toughest Kilimanjaro Climb
Facing Tanzania's summit despite snow and sickness
To Everest Base Camp with Babies
Parents and the tiniest-ever trekkers tackle Nepal’s Himalayas
Hikin’, Cavin’ & Moosin’ in the White Mountains
Counting down the 5 ‘must-dos’ in New Hampshire’s wilderness
3 Days of the Good Life in Vancouver
You can’t afford to stay, but after three days, you’ll want to
Winter Adventuring in Denali
Snowshoe, ski, and drive in Alaska’s backcountry
Thrills & Chills
in Colorado’s Winter
Lots of snowy action for non-skiiers in the Rockies
Going Local in Ecuador
Quito and nearby Andean villages are affordable and family friendly
1 Day, 2 Volcanoes, 3 Islands
In Italy’s Aeolian Islands, it’s entirely possible.
Ski-Free Fun in Tahoe
Not a skier? Not a requirement for snowy good times.
Cheap & Cozy Cabins Outside San Francisco
Kidnap your kids and unplug for a few days.
Yosemite & Sequoia: Snow Amazing!
A winter getaway offers all of the glory but none of the crowds.