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
Burning Man Ultra
August | 50 km | 1D | Desert | △ | United States
Wasatch Front 100
September | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:230 | 36 HL | △△△△ | Utah
Kilimanjaro Marathon
March | 42 km | 1D | Road | △△ | Tanzania
Marathon Du Medoc
September | 42 km | 1D | Road | △ | France
Leadville Trail 100
August | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:800 | 30 HL | △△△△ | California
Vermont 100
July | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:350 | 30 HL | △△△△ | Virginia
Spartathon
September | 245 km | 1D | Road | F:300 | 36 HL | △△ | Greece
Borneo TMBT
September | 100 km | 1D | Trail | △△△ | Malaysia
La Ultra The High
August | 333 km | 1D | Trail | 72 HL | △△△△ | India
Surf Coast Century
September | 100 km | 1D | Trail | △△ | Australia
Vermont 100
July | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:350 | 30 HL | △△△△ | Virginia
Marathon Du Medoc
September | 42 km | 1D | Road | △ | France
Hong Kong 100
January | 100 km | 1D | Trail | 32 HL | △△△△ | Hong Kong
Mustang Trail Race
April | 277 km | 9D | Trail | F:50 | △△△△ | Nepal
Brazil 135
January | 216 km | 1D | Trail | F:35 | 60 HL | △△△△ | Brazil
Elbrus Race
July | 105 km | 1D | Mountain | F:300 | 72 HL | △△△△ | Russia
La Ultra The High
August | 333 km | 1D | Trail | 72 HL | △△△△ | India
Routeburn Track
Oct – Apr | 32 km | 1 Day | FKT: 4h 57m (Standard) | New Zealand
4 Refugios
February | 44 km | 1D | Mountain | F:250 | △△△ | Argentina
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.
Tour du Mont Blanc
June – Sept | 170 km | 8 Days | FKT: 20h 11m (UTMB) | France-Italy-Switzerland
Tasmanian Trail
Nov – Feb | 480 km | 30 Days | FKT: 8d 8h (Standard) | Australia
Colorado Trail
June – Sept | 800 km | 28 Days | FKT: 8d 13h 28m (East to West) | Colorado
Fitzroy Trek
Year Round | 26 km | 1 Day | Patagonia
Rae Lakes Loop
June – Sept | 66 km | 5 Days | FKT: 7h 29m (Standard) | California
Kalaw to Inle Lake
Oct – Apr | 61 km | 3 Days | Myanmar
Croagh Patrick
June – Sept | 8 km | 1 Day | Ireland
Maroon Bells 4 Passes Loop
June – Sept | 45 km | 4 Days | FKT: 4h 17m (Standard) | Colorado
Snowman Trek
June – Oct | 328 km | 24 Days | FKT: 15d 9h (Standard) | Bhutan
West Coast Trail
May – Sept | 80 km | 7 Days | FKT: 9h 32m (Standard) | Canada
Kalaw to Inle Lake
Oct – Apr | 61 km | 3 Days | Myanmar
Jotunheimstien
June – Sept | 320 km | 20 Days | Norway
Greenstone Ridge Trail
May – Sept | 64 km | 3 Days | FKT: 8h 6m (Standard) | Michigan
Appalachian Trail
Mar – Sept | 3,508 km | 160 Days | FKT: 41d 7h 39m (Northbound) | Eastern US
Grand Canyon R2R2R
Mar-May + Sept-Nov | 70 km | 4 Days | FKT: 5h 55m (R2R2R2) | Utah
Tour du Mont Blanc
June – Sept | 170 km | 8 Days | FKT: 20h 11m (UTMB) | France-Italy-Switzerland
Pacific Crest Trail
Apr – Oct | 4,250 km | 200 Days | FKT: 52d 8h 25m (S-to-N) | California
Naukluft Hiking Trail
Year Round | 120 km | 8 Days | Namibia
Rae Lakes Loop
June – Sept | 66 km | 5 Days | FKT: 7h 29m (Standard) | California
Heights of Alay Trek
June – Sept | 48 km | 6 Days | Kyrgyzstan
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.
Greenland: Schweizerland Alps Traverse
Late Feb-Late May | Ski Touring
Slovenia: Vogel Ski Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 193 ac | 310″ Snow | 9 Lifts | 5,906′ Top Elev. | 4,039′ Vert. | 43% Beg. | 0% Exp.
Vermont: Killington Resort (Ikon)
Mid Oct -Early Jun | 1,509 ac | 250″ Snow | 22 Lifts | 4,242′ Top Elev. | 3,501′ Vert. | 28% Beg. | 15% Exp.
Tajikistan: Safed Dara Ski Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 2 Lifts | 9,842′ Top Elev. | 2,953′ 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.
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.
Italy: Dolomiti Superski
Late Nov-Early May | 90,000 ac | 47″ Snow | 455 Lifts | 9,810′ Top Elev. | 5,794′ Vert. | 0% 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.
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.
Utah: Solitude Mountain (Ikon)
Mid Nov-Mid Apr | 1,200 ac | 500″ Snow | 8 Lifts | 10,488′ Top Elev. | 2,494′ Vert. | 10% Beg. | 0% Exp.
Montana: Big Sky Resort (MC + Ikon)
Late Nov-Mid Apr | 5,850 ac | 400″ Snow | 36 Lifts | 11,166′ Top Elev. | 4,350′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 18% Exp.
Iraq: Korek Mountain Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 3 Lifts | 5,590′ Top Elev. | 98′ Vert. | 67% Beg. | 0% 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.
Russia: Mt. Elbrus
Early June-Late June | Ski Touring
Canada: Sunshine Village (MC + Ikon)
Early Nov-Late May | 3,300 ac | 170″ Snow | 12 Lifts | 8,957′ Top Elev. | 3,510′ Vert. | 18% Beg. | 8% 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.
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.
Italy: Gran Paradiso
Mid Mar-Late Apr | Ski Touring
Slovenia: Vogel Ski Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 193 ac | 310″ Snow | 9 Lifts | 5,906′ Top Elev. | 4,039′ Vert. | 43% Beg. | 0% Exp.
Japan: Niseko United (MC + Ikon)
Late Nov-Early May | 2,191 ac | 500″ Snow | 31 Lifts | 3,898′ Top Elev. | 3,061′ Vert. | 44% 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.
Transantarctic: Mt. Kirkpatrick
Early Dec – Late Mar | 14,856′ Elev. | Antarctica
Rockies: Courses
Early June – Early Sept | Multiday Course | United States
Southern Alps: Courses
Late Oct – Late Dec | Multiday Course | New Zealand
Sierra Nevada: Mt. Sill
Early May – Late Oct | 1 Days | 14,153′ Elev. | Level 2A | United States
Southern Alps: Mt. Tasman
Late Oct – Late Dec | 6 Days | 11,473′ Elev. | Level 3A | New Zealand
Swiss Alps: Matterhorn
Early July – Early Sept | 5 Days | 14,697′ Elev. | Level 3B | Switzerland
Tajik Pamirs: Courses
Early July – Mid Aug | Multiday Course | Tajikistan
Nepali Himalayas: Island Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 26 Days | 20,305′ Elev. | Level 2B | Nepal
Italian Alps: Sass Pordoi
Late May – Late Sept | 1 Days | 9,685′ Elev. | Level Easy | Italy
Eastern Rift Mountains: Mt. Kenya
Early Dec – Late Mar | 4 Days | 17,057′ Elev. | Level 4B | Kenya
Chinese Pamirs: Muztagh-Ata Peak
Early Aug – Late Aug | 22 Days | 24,636′ Elev. | Level 2C | China
Eastern Rift Mountains: Mt. Kilimanjaro
Early Dec – Late Mar | 10 Days | 19,340′ Elev. | Level 1A | Tanzania
Cascade Range: Mt. Rainier
Late June – Early Aug | 4 Days | 14,410′ Elev. | Level 2B | United States
Rockies: Colorado 14s
Early June – Early Sept | 1 Days | +14,000′ Elev. | Level Easy | United States
Ecuadorian Andes: Chimborazo
Nov-Mar + May-Jul | 5 Days | 20,703′ Elev. | Level 3B | Ecuador
Pakistani Karakoram: Broad Peak
Early June – Early Aug | 45 Days | 26,401′ Elev. | Level 4 | Pakistan
Tajik Pamirs: Ismoil Somoni
Early July – Mid Aug | 32 Days | 24,590′ Elev. | Level 4C | Tajikistan
Cascade Range: Mt. Hood
Late June – Early Aug | 1 Days | 11,239′ Elev. | Level 2A | United States
Nepali Himalayas: Mera Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 19 Days | 21,245′ Elev. | Level 2A | Nepal
Canadian Rockies: Mt. Robson
Early July – Mid Sept | 5 Days | 12,972′ Elev. | Level Easy | Canada