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.
Salomon 42K Patagonia
Early Nov | 42 km | 1D | Mountain | F:1K | △△△△ | Argentina
4 Deserts: Gobi March
Late Jun | 250 km | 6D | Desert | F:200 | △△△ | Mongolia
Fish River Canyon Ultra
Early Jul | 100 km | 1D | Desert | F:50 | 24 HL | △△ | Namibia
Tarawera Ultra
Early Mar | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:250 | △△△ | New Zealand
Mustang Trail Race
Early Apr | 277 km | 9D | Trail | F:50 | △△△△ | Nepal
Angeles Crest
Early Aug | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:150 | 33 HL | △△△△ | United States
Routeburn Track
Oct – Apr | 32 km | 1 Day | FKT: 4h 57m (Standard) | New Zealand
Vermont 100
Mid Jul | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:350 | 30 HL | △△△△ | United States
Brazil 135
Mid Jan | 216 km | 1D | Trail | F:35 | 60 HL | △△△△ | Brazil
Fire and Ice Ultra
Late Aug | 250 km | 7D | Trail | F:50 | △△ | Iceland
Ultra X Sri Lanka
Late Mar | 250 km | 5D | Trail | F:35 | △△△△ | Sri Lanka
Mountainman
Mid Aug | 81 km | 1D | Mountain | F:200 | △△△ | Switzerland
Borneo TMBT
Late Sep | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:530 | △△△ | Malaysia
Chasqui Challenge
Early Aug | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:80 | △△△ | Bolivia
Routeburn Track
Oct – Apr | 32 km | 1 Day | FKT: 4h 57m (Standard) | New Zealand
Fire and Ice Ultra
Late Aug | 250 km | 7D | Trail | F:50 | △△ | Iceland
TransAlpine Run
Late Aug | 230 km | 8D | Mountain | F:300 | △△△△ | Multi-Country
Annapurna 100
Late Oct | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:150 | 24 HL | △△△ | Nepal
4 Refugios
Late Feb | 44 km | 1D | Mountain | F:250 | △△△ | Argentina
Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji
Late Apr | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:800 | 46 HL | △△△△ | Japan
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.
Croagh Patrick
June – Sept | 8 km | 1 Day | Ireland
Fish River Canyon
May – Sept | 85 km | 4 Days | FKT: 6h 39m (Standard) | Namibia
Snowman Trek
June – Oct | 328 km | 24 Days | FKT: 15d 9h (Standard) | Bhutan
Tasmanian Trail
Nov – Feb | 480 km | 30 Days | FKT: 8d 8h (Standard) | Australia
Laugavegur Trek
Apr – Sept | 55 km | 4 Days | FKT: 3h 59m (Ultra) | Iceland
Pacific Crest Trail
Apr – Oct | 4,250 km | 200 Days | FKT: 52d 8h 25m (S-to-N) | California
Camino de Santiago
Year Round | 750 km | 30 Days | FKT: 6d 14h 49m (Standard) | Spain
Rae Lakes Loop
June – Sept | 66 km | 5 Days | FKT: 7h 29m (Standard) | California
Aoroki Mount Cook
Sept – May | New Zealand
Jotunheimstien
June – Sept | 320 km | 20 Days | Norway
Skyline Trail
May – Sept | 45 km | 2 Days | FKT: 3h 59m (Standard) | Canada
Arctic Circle Trail
June – Sept | 200 km | 10 Days | Greenland
Kalaw to Inle Lake
Oct – Apr | 61 km | 3 Days | Myanmar
Tasmanian Trail
Nov – Feb | 480 km | 30 Days | FKT: 8d 8h (Standard) | Australia
Otter Trail
Year Round | 44 km | 5 Days | FKT: 3h 59m (Race) | South Africa
Naukluft Hiking Trail
Year Round | 120 km | 8 Days | Namibia
Maroon Bells 4 Passes Loop
June – Sept | 45 km | 4 Days | FKT: 4h 17m (Standard) | Colorado
Berliner Höhenweg
June – Sept | 95 km | 6 Days | FKT: 18h 11m (Standard) | Austria
Overland Track
Oct – May | 82 km | 6 Days | FKT: 7h 25m (Race) | Australia
Tatra Mountains
June – Sept | Poland
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.
Georgia: Ski Resort Gudauri
Early Dec-Late Apr | 7,400 ac | 60″ Snow | 12 Lifts | 10,748′ Top Elev. | 4,209′ Vert. | 10% Beg. | 32% Exp.
Italy + Switzerland: Italian Haute Route
Mid Mar-Late Apr | Ski Touring
New Zealand: The Remarkables (Ikon)
Early June-Mid Oct | 220 ac | 144″ Snow | 6 Lifts | 6,375′ Top Elev. | 1,171′ Vert. | 30% Beg. | 30% Exp.
Iraq: Korek Mountain Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 3 Lifts | 5,590′ Top Elev. | 98′ Vert. | 67% Beg. | 5% Exp.
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: 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.
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.
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.
France: Les 3 Vallees
Early Dec-Late Apr | 25,900 ac | 300″ Snow | 166 Lifts | 10,499′ Top Elev. | 7,546′ Vert. | 14% Beg. | 12% Exp.
Slovenia: Vogel Ski Resort
Early Dec-Early Apr | 193 ac | 310″ Snow | 9 Lifts | 5,906′ Top Elev. | 4,039′ Vert. | 43% Beg. | 40% 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.
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.
Switzerland: Zermatt
Year Round | 360 ac | 300″ Snow | 52 Lifts | 12,792′ Top Elev. | 7,477′ Vert. | 11% Beg. | 10% Exp.
Russia: Mt. Elbrus
Early June-Late June | Ski Touring
Kazakhstan: Shymbulak (Chimbulak)
Late Nov-Early Apr | 99 ac | 98″ Snow | 6 Lifts | 3,163′ Top Elev. | 903′ Vert. | 20% Beg. | 30% 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. | 30% 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. | 30% 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: Mt. Hutt Ski Area (Ikon)
Early June-Mid Oct | 900 ac | 157″ Snow | 5 Lifts | 6,844′ Top Elev. | 2,241′ Vert. | 11% Beg. | 52% Exp.
China: Alshan Alpine Ski Resort
Late Nov-Early Apr | 2 Lifts | 3,888′ Top Elev. | 486′ Vert. | 25% Beg. | 5% 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.
Tien Shan: Jengish Chokusu
Early Aug – Late Aug | 28 Days | 24,406′ Elev. | Level 5D | Kyrgyzstan
Rockies: Colorado Fourteeners
Early June – Early Sept | 1 Day | +14,000′ Elev. | Level Easy | United States
Ecuadorian Andes: Courses
Early May – Late July | Multiday Course | Ecuador
Nepali Himalayas: Courses
Apr-May – Oct-Nov | Multiday Course | Nepal
Alaska Range: Courses
Early May – Mid July | Multiday Course | United States
Bolivian Andes: Huayana Potosi
Early May – Late July | 13 Days | 19,974′ Elev. | Level 3B | Bolivia
Cascade Range: Courses
Late June – Early Aug | Multiday Course | United States
Swiss Alps: Courses
Early July – Early Sept | Multiday Course | Switzerland
Pakistani Karakoram: Broad Peak
Early June – Early Aug | 45 Days | 26,401′ Elev. | Level 4 | Pakistan
Eastern Rift Mountains: Mount Kilimanjaro
Early Dec – Late Mar | 10 Days | 19,340′ Elev. | Level 1A | Tanzania
Caucasus: Mount Kazbek
Early July – Late Aug | 10 Days | 16,512′ Elev. | Level 2B | Georgia
Tien Shan: Khan Tengri
Early Aug – Late Aug | 21 Days | 22,998′ Elev. | Level 4D | Kyrgyzstan
Greenland: Mount Gunnbjorn
Early May – Late June | 5 Days | 12,119′ Elev. | Level 2A | Greenland
Cascade Range: Mount Adams
Late June – Early Aug | 4 Days | 12,276′ Elev. | Level 2A | United States
Nepali Himalayas: Mera Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 19 Days | 21,245′ Elev. | Level 2A | Nepal
Canadian Rockies: Mount Columbia
Early July – Mid Sept | 4 Days | 12,293′ Elev. | Level Easy | Canada
Italian Alps: Sass Pordoi
Late May – Late Sept | 1 Day | 9,685′ Elev. | Level Easy | Italy
Iceland: Kirkjufell
Early May – Late June | 1 Days | 1,519′ Elev. | Level Easy | Iceland
Hindu Kush: Tirich Mir
Early June – Early Aug | 40 Days | 25,288′ Elev. | Level 3C | Pakistan
Cascade Range: Mount Hood
Late June – Early Aug | 1 Days | 11,239′ Elev. | Level 2A | United States