EXPLORE UNBOUND
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Take your bucket list to the next level with our database of epic adventures. Discover the world’s top mountains, treks, marathons, ultras, ski tours, and more. Think of it as a curated list of adventure ideas, ranging from the world’s hardest ultras to the most scenic ski touring regions. Depending on your style, you can explore by destination, time of year, or type of adventure.
Destinations like Kyrgyzstan, Namibia, and Oman are home to some of the most epic mountains, trails, and races on Earth, yet they’re off the radar to all but the most intrepid travelers. Explore Unbound hopes to make these and other “hidden gems” more accessible to you by helping you to find new adventures beyond the Seven Summits and the World Marathon Majors. You’ll encounter famous feats of endurance here, like the Pacific Crest Trail and Western States. But you’ll also find lesser known adventures that rival the greats in the their difficulty and beauty.
Ready for an epic adventure? Explore our database of the world’s top mountains, marathons, ultras, treks, and ski areas on every continent.
If you know when you want to travel, check our adventure calendar, which lists top destinations and events around the world by month.
Get to work on your bucket list with our collection of online resources, including race calendars, mountain guides, ski resort ratings, and more.
Get to work on your bucket list with our collection of invaluable online resources. Discover tried and true ultramarathon calendars, mountain guides, trail finders, ski resort ratings, and more.
Ready for an epic adventure? Explore our database of the world’s top mountains, ultramarathons, treks, and ski areas on every continent. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a destination for years or just want to scan what’s out there, this is a great place to start.
There’s nothing worse than setting your sights on a big dream, only to find the timing doesn’t work out. Fortunately, there are incredible adventures to be had year-round. If you know when you want to travel, check our adventure calendar, which lists top destinations and events around the world by month.
Discover your next dream race with our database of the world’s best marathons and ultramarathons. Test yourself against the toughest, longest, and most beautiful courses on every continent. Why most beautiful? Because if you’re going to run 100 miles, you might as well experience some of the most epic terrain on the planet along the way.

La Transtica
Mid Nov | 200 km | 5D | Trail | F:70 | △△△△ | Costa Rica

Chasqui Challenge
Early Aug | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:80 | △△△ | Bolivia

Angeles Crest
Early Aug | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:150 | 33 HL | △△△△ | United States

4 Deserts: Atacama Crossing
Late Sep | 250 km | 6D | Desert | F:200 | △△△ | Chile

Elbrus Race
Late Jul | 105 km | 1D | Mountain | F:300 | 72 HL | △△△△ | Russia

Wasatch Front 100
Mid Sep | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:230 | 36 HL | △△△△ | United States

Rinjani 100
Late Jun | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:60 | △△△ | Indonesia

4 Deserts: Gobi March
Late Jun | 250 km | 6D | Desert | F:200 | △△△ | Mongolia

Everest Extreme Ultra
Late Sep | 60 km | 1D | Mountain | F:40 | 24 HL | △△△ | Nepal

Bagan Temple Marathon
Late Nov | 42 km | 1D | Road | F:150 | △ | Myanmar
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
Late Sep | 42 km | 1D | Mountain | F:175 | △△ | Nepal
Everest Extreme Ultra
Late Sep | 60 km | 1D | Mountain | F:40 | 24 HL | △△△ | Nepal
Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji
Late Apr | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:800 | 46 HL | △△△△ | Japan
Wasatch Front 100
Mid Sep | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:230 | 36 HL | △△△△ | United States
Mustang Trail Race
Early Apr | 277 km | 9D | Trail | F:50 | △△△△ | Nepal
4 Deserts: The Last Desert
Late Nov | 250 km | MD | Desert | F:50 | △△ | Antarctica
White Continent Marathon
Mid Jan | 42 km | 1D | Trail | F:25 | △ | Antarctica
TransAlpine Run
Late Aug | 230 km | 8D | Mountain | F:300 | △△△△ | Multi-Country
Spartathon
Late Sep | 245 km | 1D | Road | F:300 | 36 HL | △△ | Greece
4 Deserts: Atacama Crossing
Late Sep | 250 km | 6D | Desert | F:200 | △△△ | Chile
There’s no better way to escape to the wilderness than on a multiday trek or thru-hike, miles away from civilization. Whether you’re looking to test yourself through weeks on the trail or prefer a shorter outdoor adventure, start here to find a range of bucket list-worthy experiences.

Overland Track
Oct – May | 82 km | 6 Days | FKT: 7h 25m (Race) | Australia

Cape to Cape Track
Mar-May + Sep-Nov | 135 km | 8 Days | FKT: 15h 54m (Standard) | Australia

Berliner Höhenweg
June – Sept | 95 km | 6 Days | FKT: 18h 11m (Standard) | Austria

Colorado Trail
June – Sept | 800 km | 28 Days | FKT: 8d 13h 28m (East to West) | Colorado

Heights of Alay Trek
June – Sept | 48 km | 6 Days | Kyrgyzstan

Kungsleden
July – Aug | 440 km | 7 Days | FKT: 6d 2h 51m (Standard) | Sweden

Skyline Trail
May – Sept | 45 km | 2 Days | FKT: 3h 59m (Standard) | Canada

Aoroki Mount Cook
Sept – May | New Zealand

Trek to Petra
Oct – Apr | 80 km | 6 Days | Jordan

Tasmanian Trail
Nov – Feb | 480 km | 30 Days | FKT: 8d 8h (Standard) | Australia
Aotai Crossing (鳌太穿越)
Apr – Sept | 54 km | 4 Days | FKT: 17h 46m (Standard) | China
Slovenian Mountain Trail
June – Sept | 600 km | 30 Days | FKT: 7d 8h 10m (Standard) | Slovenia
Mount Kailash Pilgrimage
May – Oct | 52 km | 2 Days | Tibet
Great Smoky Mountains
Mar – Sept | 115 km | 7 Days | North Carolina
Long Range Traverse
June – Sept | 70 km | 6 Days | FKT: 12h 47m (Standard) | Canada
Appalachian Trail
Mar – Sept | 3,508 km | 160 Days | FKT: 41d 7h 39m (Northbound) | Eastern US
Everest Base Camp Trek
Aug – Nov | 54 km | 13 Days | FKT: 12h 33m (EBC-Lukla) | Nepal
Naukluft Hiking Trail
Year Round | 120 km | 8 Days | Namibia
Snowman Trek
June – Oct | 328 km | 24 Days | FKT: 15d 9h (Standard) | Bhutan
Kalaw to Inle Lake
Oct – Apr | 61 km | 3 Days | Myanmar
Home mountains are great, but sometimes you need to try something new! Discover your next dream ski destination with our list of the world’s best resorts, ski tours, and backcountry regions. As long as you’re a competent skier, even hut-to-hut ski expeditions are within reach with the right preparation. So set your goals high, then get the skills you need to achieve them.

Switzerland: Verbier
Early Nov-Early May | 400 ac | 331″ Snow | 82 Lifts | 10,925′ Top Elev. | 6,004′ Vert. | 22% Beg. | 28% Exp.

Norway: Lofoten
Mid Feb-Mid Apr | Ski Touring

Canada: Revelstoke Mountain (MC + Ikon)
Early Dec-Late Apr | 3,121 ac | 400″ Snow | 5 Lifts | 7,300′ Top Elev. | 5,620′ Vert. | 7% Beg. | 13% Exp.

Turkey: Erciyes Ski Resort
Early Dec-Late Apr | 75″ Snow | 18 Lifts | 11,024′ Top Elev. | 4,068′ Vert. | 33% Beg. | 20% Exp.

New Mexico: Taos Ski Valley (MC + Ikon)
Late Nov-Early Apr | 524 ac | 300″ Snow | 14 Lifts | 12,481′ Top Elev. | 3,281′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 37% Exp.

Colorado: Vail (Epic)
Mid Nov-Mid Apr | 5,289 ac | 354″ Snow | 31 Lifts | 11,570′ Top Elev. | 3,450′ Vert. | 18% Beg. | 53% Exp.

New Zealand: Coronet Peak (Ikon)
Mid June-Early Oct | 692 ac | 78″ Snow | 8 Lifts | 5,410′ Top Elev. | 1,516′ Vert. | 14% Beg. | 32% Exp.

Argentina: Cerro Castor
Late June-Late Sept | 600 ac | 200″ Snow | 11 Lifts | 3,173′ Top Elev. | 2,516′ Vert. | 33% Beg. | 15% Exp.

Kyrgyzstan: Yurt Skiing
Mid Dec-Late Mar | Ski Touring

Canada: Whistler Blackcomb (Epic)
Late Nov-Late May | 8,171 ac | 461″ Snow | 25 Lifts | 7,494′ Top Elev. | 5,279′ Vert. | 18% Beg. | 7% Exp.
Kazakhstan: Shymbulak (Chimbulak)
Late Nov-Early Apr | 99 ac | 98″ Snow | 6 Lifts | 3,163′ Top Elev. | 903′ Vert. | 20% Beg. | 30% Exp.
Iraq: Korek Mountain Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 3 Lifts | 5,590′ Top Elev. | 98′ Vert. | 67% Beg. | 5% Exp.
Canada: Mont Tremblant (Ikon)
Late Nov-Late Apr | 636 ac | 188″ Snow | 14 Lifts | 2,871′ Top Elev. | 2,116′ Vert. | 21% Beg. | 15% Exp.
New Mexico: Taos Ski Valley (MC + Ikon)
Late Nov-Early Apr | 524 ac | 300″ Snow | 14 Lifts | 12,481′ Top Elev. | 3,281′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 37% Exp.
Norway: Lofoten
Mid Feb-Mid Apr | Ski Touring
Iran: Dizin Ski Resort
Early Dec-Late May | 1,159 ac | 200″ Snow | 16 Lifts | 11,811′ Top Elev. | 3,117′ Vert. | 50% Beg. | 10% Exp.
Switzerland: Verbier
Early Nov-Early May | 400 ac | 331″ Snow | 82 Lifts | 10,925′ Top Elev. | 6,004′ Vert. | 22% Beg. | 28% Exp.
India: Solang Ski Resort
Mid Oct-Mid Mar | 3 Lifts | 1,640′ Vert.
South Korea: Yongpyong Resort
Mid Nov-Early Apr | 4,300 ac | 98″ Snow | 15 Lifts | 4,718′ Top Elev. | 2,297′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 25% Exp.
India: Gulmarg Resort
Mid Nov-Early May | 2,400 ac | 550″ Snow | 8 Lifts | 13,123′ Top Elev. | 4,921′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 20% Exp.
The range of climbable mountains in the world is breathtaking, yet adrenaline seekers tend to focus on just a few – often the highest in each region. There can be crowds on Everest and Denali, while equally beautiful and challenging mountains stand relatively empty nearby. Our database of the top mountain climbs focuses on quality over popularity. Start here to explore the world’s hardest and most unique peaks on every continent.

Southern Alps: Aoraki Mt. Cook
Late Oct – Late Dec | 6 Days | 12,316′ Elev. | Level 3A | New Zealand

Pakistani Karakoram: Gasherbrum II
Early June – Early Aug | 50 Days | 26,362′ Elev. | Level 5 | Pakistan

Tien Shan: Jengish Chokusu
Early Aug – Late Aug | 28 Days | 24,406′ Elev. | Level 5D | Kyrgyzstan

Bolivian Andes: Huayana Potosi
Early May – Late July | 13 Days | 19,974′ Elev. | Level 3B | Bolivia

Nepali Himalayas: Island Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 26 Days | 20,305′ Elev. | Level 2B | Nepal

Canadian Rockies: Mount Robson
Early July – Mid Sept | 5 Days | 12,972′ Elev. | Level Easy | Canada

Caucasus: Mount Ararat
Mid June – Mid Sept | 8 Days | 16,850′ Elev. | Level 2B | Turkey

Transantarctic: Vinson Massif
Early Dec – Early Jan | 16 Days | 16,077′ Elev. | Level 2C | Antarctica

Rockies: Colorado Fourteeners
Early June – Early Sept | 1 Day | +14,000′ Elev. | Level Easy | United States

Alaska Range: Courses
Early May – Mid July | Multiday Course | United States
Transantarctic: Vinson Massif
Early Dec – Early Jan | 16 Days | 16,077′ Elev. | Level 2C | Antarctica
Tajik Pamirs: Ismoil Somoni
Early July – Mid Aug | 32 Days | 24,590′ Elev. | Level 4C | Tajikistan
Transantarctic: Mount Sidley
Early Dec – Early Jan | 12 Days | 14,058′ Elev. | Level 2C | Antarctica
Caucasus: Mount Elbrus
Mid June – Early Aug | 14 Days | 18,540′ Elev. | Level 2C | Russia
Rockies: Grand Teton
Early June – Early Sept | 1 Day | 13,770′ Elev. | Level Easy | United States
Hindu Kush: Noshaq
Early June – Early Aug | 30 Days | 24,580′ Elev. | Level 3B | Afghanistan
Rockies: Colorado Fourteeners
Early June – Early Sept | 1 Day | +14,000′ Elev. | Level Easy | United States
Transantarctic: Mount Kirkpatrick
Early Dec – Late Mar | 14,856′ Elev. | Antarctica
Iceland: Kirkjufell
Early May – Late June | 1 Days | 1,519′ Elev. | Level Easy | Iceland
Swiss Alps: Matterhorn
Early July – Early Sept | 5 Days | 14,697′ Elev. | Level 3B | Switzerland