An early-summer climb of Cima di Terrarossa (2,420 m) was one of those days that remind you why you love the mountains. The quiet of first light, a hint of winter still hanging on in late June, and the company …
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Through Forests and Mountains
Ideas for getting into the hills with your dog—through deep forests, across open ridges, to waterfalls and rocky summits. These are real trips on real terrain, sometimes on bikes, sometimes on foot, always with a canine in mind.
Each post shares a workable route, starting points and conditions to expect, plus notes on heat, snow, altitude, water and footing for your dog. Use it for planning, gut‑checking difficulty, and finding quieter alternatives to busy hotspots.
Skrova: Lofoten from a Different Angle
After hiking up Ryten, we wake in the little town of Stamsund and decide to spend the day working our way toward Narvik. The forecast makes it clear there’s no point committing to anything big, but we break up the …
Ryten: Iconic Lofoten Views
Ryten is one of Lofoten’s best-known peaks and, despite its modest 543 meters, delivers iconic views of the ocean, sheer rock walls, and Kvalvika Beach far below. The trail isn’t technical and the elevation gain is modest, but that blend …
Nový vrch in the Belianske Tatras
One quick note up front: This article describes an appealing mountain hike, but the destination lies inside a national park where leaving marked trails is prohibited. Dogs are not allowed here at all. Following our route could result in a …
Romsdalseggen Ridge with a Dog
Romsdalseggen ridge is a famed mountain ridge and hiking route in Western Norway, sitting above the town of Åndalsnes in the Romsdal region. It’s a scenic traverse with dramatic views over fjords, valleys, and the peaks of the Romsdal Alps. …
Kjeragbolten: Hiking Norway’s icon with a dog
Kjeragbolten is one of those places you know long before you ever set foot in Norway. The photo of a boulder jammed between two walls of rock, hanging a thousand metres above a fjord, has travelled the world and become …
Leka Island
I picked most of the stops on our Norway road trip, but Iva also got to shape the plan. One of her additions was Leka Island. Honestly, we’d never even heard of it. So it was all the more surprising …
Værøya and the Håen Hike
On our road trip through Norway, we’ve made it to Bodø. This is where the next little adventure begins. We’re heading for the famous Lofoten archipelago, but unlike most visitors we plan to start with one of its lesser-known islands—Værøya. …
Marmorslottet: A Marble Wonder of Northern Norway
Northern Norway offers countless natural wonders, yet some remain well off the main tourist trail. One of them is the Marmorslottet rapids—a marble gorge the river has carved into white stone that feels almost unreal. We only made a brief …
Trek over Kviptefjell
After several days traveling through Norway, we deliberately stepped away from the busy tourist spots. We wanted quiet, fewer people, and more nature. We found exactly that at Lake Birtevatn, tucked into the Setesdalsheiene mountains. It’s a very picturesque area …