EXPLORE UNBOUND
FIND 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.
Explore Unbound is an open door to adventure travel, helping you to find new adventures beyond the Seven Summits and the World Marathon Majors. You’ll find 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.
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 gem” adventures more accessible to you.
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.
UTMB Oman
November | 170 km | 1D | Trail | △△△△ | Oman
Fire and Ice Ultra
August | 250 km | 7D | Trail | △△ | Iceland
Old Dominion 100
June | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:50 | 28 HL | △△△△ | Vermont
4 Deserts: The Last Desert
November | 250 km | MD | Desert | F:50 | △△ | Antarctica
Elbrus Race
July | 105 km | 1D | Mountain | F:300 | 72 HL | △△△△ | Russia
Hardrock 100 Endurance Run
July | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:140 | 48 HL | △△△△ | Colorado
Marathon Des Sables
September | 240 km | 6S | Desert | F:900 | △△ | Morocco
Wasatch Front 100
September | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:230 | 36 HL | △△△△ | Utah
Chasqui Challenge
August | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:80 | △△△ | Bolivia
Burning Man Ultra
August | 50 km | 1D | Desert | △ | United States
Spartathon
September | 245 km | 1D | Road | F:300 | 36 HL | △△ | Greece
TransAlpine Run
August | 230 km | 8D | Mountain | F:300 | △△△△ | Multi-Country
Routeburn Track
Oct – Apr | 32 km | 1 Day | FKT: 4h 57m (Standard) | New Zealand
Le Grand Raid
October | 163 km | 1D | Trail | F:2K | 66 HL | △△△△ | Reunion
Salomon 42K Patagonia
November | 42 km | 1D | Mountain | △△△△ | Argentina
Comrades Ultramarathon
May | 89 km | 1D | Road | F:18K | 12 HL | △△ | South Africa
Cappadocia Ultra Trail
October | 119 km | 1D | Trail | 24 HL | △△△△ | Turkey
White Continent Marathon
January | 42 km | 1D | Trail | F:50 | △ | Antarctica
HURT 100
January | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:130 | 36 HL | △△△△ | Hawaii
Leadville Trail 100
August | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:800 | 30 HL | △△△△ | California
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.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Nov – Mar | 43 km | 1 Day | FKT: 5h 5m (Standard) | New Zealand
Otter Trail
Year Round | 44 km | 5 Days | FKT: 3h 59m (Race) | South Africa
Cape to Cape Track
Mar-May + Sep-Nov | 135 km | 8 Days | FKT: 15h 54m (Standard) | Australia
Tatra Mountains
June – Sept | Poland
Great Smoky Mountains
Mar – Sept | 115 km | 7 Days | North Carolina
West Coast Trail
May – Sept | 80 km | 7 Days | FKT: 9h 32m (Standard) | Canada
Laugavegur Trek
Apr – Sept | 55 km | 4 Days | FKT: 3h 59m (Ultra) | Iceland
Tasmanian Trail
Nov – Feb | 480 km | 30 Days | FKT: 8d 8h (Standard) | Australia
Appalachian Trail
Mar – Sept | 3,508 km | 160 Days | FKT: 41d 7h 39m (Northbound) | Eastern US
Inca Trail
May – Sept | 136 km | 4 Days | FKT: 29h 15m (Cordillera Huayhuash) | Peru
Kungsleden
July – Aug | 440 km | 7 Days | FKT: 6d 2h 51m (Standard) | Sweden
Tasmanian Trail
Nov – Feb | 480 km | 30 Days | FKT: 8d 8h (Standard) | Australia
Arctic Circle Trail
June – Sept | 200 km | 10 Days | Greenland
Kalalau Trail
May – Sept | 35 km | 3 Days | FKT: 3h 57m (Out & Back) | Hawaii
Greenstone Ridge Trail
May – Sept | 64 km | 3 Days | FKT: 8h 6m (Standard) | Michigan
West Coast Trail
May – Sept | 80 km | 7 Days | FKT: 9h 32m (Standard) | Canada
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Nov – Mar | 43 km | 1 Day | FKT: 5h 5m (Standard) | New Zealand
Great Smoky Mountains
Mar – Sept | 115 km | 7 Days | North Carolina
Fitzroy Trek
Year Round | 26 km | 1 Day | Patagonia
Grand Canyon R2R2R
Mar-May + Sept-Nov | 70 km | 4 Days | FKT: 5h 55m (R2R2R2) | Utah
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.
China: Alshan Alpine Ski Resort
Late Nov-Early Apr | 2 Lifts | 3,888′ Top Elev. | 486′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 5% Exp.
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.
Russia: Mt. Elbrus
Early June-Late June | Ski Touring
France: Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Mid Dec-Early May | 761 ac | 264″ Snow | 67 Lifts | 10,745′ Top Elev. | 7,326′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 13% Exp.
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.
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.
Canada: Kicking Horse Mountain (Epic)
Early Dec -Mid Apr | 2,800 ac | 200″ Snow | 250 Lifts | 8,038′ Top Elev. | 4,134′ Vert. | 20% Beg. | 15% Exp.
New Zealand: Mt. Hutt Ski Area (Ikon)
Early June-Mid Oct | 900 ac | 157″ Snow | 5 Lifts | 6,844′ Top Elev. | 2,241′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 0% Exp.
Argentina: Cerro Catedral
Late June-Early Oct | 1,480 ac | 236″ Snow | 34 Lifts | 7,152′ Top Elev. | 3,773′ Vert. | 17% Beg. | 22% Exp.
Wyoming: Jackson Hole (MC + Ikon)
Late Nov-Early Apr | 2,500 ac | 459″ Snow | 15 Lifts | 10,450′ Top Elev. | 4,139′ Vert. | 10% Beg. | 50% Exp.
Turkey: Erciyes Ski Resort
Early Dec-Late Apr | 75″ Snow | 18 Lifts | 11,024′ Top Elev. | 4,068′ Vert. | 33% Beg. | 20% Exp.
Vermont: Stowe Mountain (Epic)
Mid Nov-Late Apr | 485 ac | 333″ Snow | 12 Lifts | 4,396′ Top Elev. | 2,359′ Vert. | 16% Beg. | 15% Exp.
Canada: Lake Louise (MC + Ikon)
Early Nov-Early May | 4,200 ac | 200″ Snow | 10 Lifts | 8,650′ Top Elev. | 3,251′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 11% Exp.
New Zealand: Mt. Hutt Ski Area (Ikon)
Early June-Mid Oct | 900 ac | 157″ Snow | 5 Lifts | 6,844′ Top Elev. | 2,241′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 0% Exp.
California: Squaw Valley (MC + Ikon)
Mid Nov-Mid Mar | 3,600 ac | 450″ Snow | 29 Lifts | 9,050′ Top Elev. | 2,850′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 0% Exp.
France: Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Mid Dec-Early May | 761 ac | 264″ Snow | 67 Lifts | 10,745′ Top Elev. | 7,326′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 13% Exp.
Iceland: Trollaskagi
Mid Nov-Mid May | Ski Touring
Canada: Kicking Horse Mountain (Epic)
Early Dec -Mid Apr | 2,800 ac | 200″ Snow | 250 Lifts | 8,038′ Top Elev. | 4,134′ Vert. | 20% Beg. | 15% Exp.
New Zealand: The Remarkables (Ikon)
Early June-Mid Oct | 220 ac | 144″ Snow | 6 Lifts | 6,375′ Top Elev. | 1,171′ Vert. | 30% Beg. | 0% Exp.
Idaho: Sun Valley (Epic)
Late Nov-Mid Apr | 2,154 ac | 220″ Snow | 18 Lifts | 9,150′ Top Elev. | 3,400′ Vert. | 36% Beg. | 2% 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.
Transantarctic: Mt. Sidley
Early Dec – Early Jan | 12 Days | 14,058′ Elev. | Level 2C | Antarctica
Argentine Andes: Acongagua
Mid Jan – Mid Feb | 21 Days | 22,841′ Elev. | Level 1C | Argentina
Southern Alps: Aoraki (Mt. Cook)
Late Oct – Late Dec | 6 Days | 12,316′ Elev. | Level 3A | New Zealand
Ecuadorian Andes: Cotopaxi
Early Dec – Mid Feb | 9 Days | 19,348′ Elev. | Level 2A | Ecuador
Tajik Pamirs: Ismoil Somoni
Early July – Mid Aug | 32 Days | 24,590′ Elev. | Level 4C | Tajikistan
Pakistani Karakoram: Gasherbrum II
Early June – Early Aug | 50 Days | 26,362′ Elev. | Level 5 | Pakistan
Nepali Himalayas: Mera Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 19 Days | 21,245′ Elev. | Level 2A | Nepal
Swiss Alps: Eiger
Early July – Early Sept | 5 Days | 13,025′ Elev. | Level 3B | Switzerland
Nepali Himalayas: Island Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 26 Days | 20,305′ Elev. | Level 2B | Nepal
Tien Shan: Courses
Early Aug – Late Aug | Multiday Course | Kyrgyzstan
Cascade Range: Mt. Hood
Late June – Early Aug | 1 Days | 11,239′ Elev. | Level 2A | United States
Indian Karakoram: Stok Kangri
Early July – Late July | 17 Days | 20,182′ Elev. | Level 1A | India
Tajik Pamirs: Ismoil Somoni
Early July – Mid Aug | 32 Days | 24,590′ Elev. | Level 4C | Tajikistan
Swiss Alps: Eiger
Early July – Early Sept | 5 Days | 13,025′ Elev. | Level 3B | Switzerland
Cascade Range: Courses
Late June – Early Aug | Multiday Course | United States
Transantarctic: Vinson Massif
Early Dec – Early Jan | 16 Days | 16,077′ Elev. | Level 2C | Antarctica
Swiss Alps: Matterhorn
Early July – Early Sept | 5 Days | 14,697′ Elev. | Level 3B | Switzerland
Bolivian Andes: Huayana Potosi
Early May – Late July | 13 Days | 19,974′ Elev. | Level 3B | Bolivia
Nepali Himalayas: Mera Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 19 Days | 21,245′ Elev. | Level 2A | Nepal
Italian Alps: Sass Pordoi
Late May – Late Sept | 1 Days | 9,685′ Elev. | Level Easy | Italy