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.

Tahoe 200
Mid Sep | 320 km | 1D | Trail | F:150 | 100 HL | △△△△ | United States

Ultra X Sri Lanka
Late Mar | 250 km | 5D | Trail | F:35 | △△△△ | Sri Lanka

Surf Coast Century
Mid Sep | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:385 | △△ | Australia

Vermont 100
Mid Jul | 160 km | 1D | Mountain | F:350 | 30 HL | △△△△ | United States

4 Refugios
Late Feb | 44 km | 1D | Mountain | F:250 | △△△ | Argentina

Borneo TMBT
Late Sep | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:530 | △△△ | Malaysia

Annapurna 100
Late Oct | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:150 | 24 HL | △△△ | Nepal

North Pole Marathon
Mid Apr | 42 km | 1D | Snow | F:60 | △ | North Pole

Mustang Trail Race
Early Apr | 277 km | 9D | Trail | F:50 | △△△△ | Nepal

Chasqui Challenge
Early Aug | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:80 | △△△ | Bolivia
Marathon Du Medoc
Early Sep | 42 km | 1D | Road | F:8K | △ | France
Borneo TMBT
Late Sep | 100 km | 1D | Trail | F:530 | △△△ | Malaysia
Chasqui Challenge
Early Aug | 160 km | 1D | Trail | F:80 | △△△ | Bolivia
Ultra X Sri Lanka
Late Mar | 250 km | 5D | Trail | F:35 | △△△△ | Sri Lanka
Everest Extreme Ultra
Late Sep | 60 km | 1D | Mountain | F:40 | 24 HL | △△△ | Nepal
Antarctic Ice 100km
Mid Dec | 100 km | 1D | Snow | F:25 | △ | Antarctica
Tahoe 200
Mid Sep | 320 km | 1D | Trail | F:150 | 100 HL | △△△△ | United States
Spartathon
Late Sep | 245 km | 1D | Road | F:300 | 36 HL | △△ | Greece
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
Late Sep | 42 km | 1D | Mountain | F:175 | △△ | Nepal
Mustang Trail Race
Early Apr | 277 km | 9D | Trail | F:50 | △△△△ | Nepal
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.


Everest Base Camp Trek
Aug – Nov | 54 km | 13 Days | FKT: 12h 33m (EBC-Lukla) | Nepal


Fundy Circuit
Apr – Oct | 48 km | 4 Days | FKT: 4h 47m (Standard) | Canada


Mount Kailash Pilgrimage
May – Oct | 52 km | 2 Days | Tibet


Appalachian Trail
Mar – Sept | 3,508 km | 160 Days | FKT: 41d 7h 39m (Northbound) | Eastern US


Great Smoky Mountains
Mar – Sept | 115 km | 7 Days | North Carolina



Inca Trail
May – Sept | 136 km | 4 Days | FKT: 29h 15m (Cordillera Huayhuash) | Peru


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


Cappadocia
Mar – Sept | Turkey


Berliner Höhenweg
June – Sept | 95 km | 6 Days | FKT: 18h 11m (Standard) | Austria
Croagh Patrick
June – Sept | 8 km | 1 Day | Ireland
Heights of Alay Trek
June – Sept | 48 km | 6 Days | Kyrgyzstan
Tatra Mountains
June – Sept | Poland
John Muir Trail
July – Sept | 340 km | 25 Days | FKT: 2d 19h 26m (S-to-N) | California
Aotai Crossing (鳌太穿越)
Apr – Sept | 54 km | 4 Days | FKT: 17h 46m (Standard) | China
Mount Huangshan (黄山)
Year Round | 31 km | 3 Days | China
Routeburn Track
Oct – Apr | 32 km | 1 Day | FKT: 4h 57m (Standard) | New Zealand
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
Snowman Trek
June – Oct | 328 km | 24 Days | FKT: 15d 9h (Standard) | Bhutan
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.


France + Switzerland: The Haute Route
Late Mar-Mid May | Ski Touring


Italy: Dolomiti Superski
Late Nov-Early May | 90,000 ac | 47″ Snow | 455 Lifts | 9,810′ Top Elev. | 5,794′ Vert. | 5% Beg. | 15% 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.


Chile: Valle Nevado (MC + Ikon)
Late June-Early Oct | 2,200 ac | 324″ Snow | 14 Lifts | 12,041′ Top Elev. | 2,657′ Vert. | 10% Beg. | 21% Exp.


Utah: Alta-Snowbird (MC + Ikon)
Late Nov-Late Apr | 2,614 ac | 545″ Snow | 7 Lifts | 11,068′ Top Elev. | 2,538′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 55% Exp.


Kyrgyzstan: Karakol Ski Base
Early Nov-Late Apr | 5 Lifts | 9,974′ Top Elev. | 2,428′ Vert. | 20% Beg. | 40% Exp.


Kazakhstan: Shymbulak (Chimbulak)
Late Nov-Early Apr | 99 ac | 98″ Snow | 6 Lifts | 3,163′ Top Elev. | 903′ Vert. | 20% Beg. | 30% 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.


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


Argentina: Cerro Castor
Late June-Late Sept | 600 ac | 200″ Snow | 11 Lifts | 3,173′ Top Elev. | 2,516′ Vert. | 33% Beg. | 15% Exp.
France + Switzerland: Bernese Oberland Traverse
Early Mar-Early May | 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.
Utah: Solitude Mountain (Ikon)
Mid Nov-Mid Apr | 1,200 ac | 500″ Snow | 8 Lifts | 10,488′ Top Elev. | 2,494′ Vert. | 10% Beg. | 50% Exp.
India: Solang Ski Resort
Mid Oct-Mid Mar | 3 Lifts | 1,640′ Vert.
Ecuador + Chile: Andes Volcano Skiing
Late June-Early Sept | Ski Touring
Italy + Switzerland: Italian Haute Route
Mid Mar-Late Apr | Ski Touring
Argentina: Las Leñas
Late June-Early Oct | 17,500 ac | 250″ Snow | 14 Lifts | 11,253′ Top Elev. | 3,904′ Vert. | 15% Beg. | 5% Exp.
Austria: St. Anton am Arlberg
Late Nov-Late Apr | 1,102 ac | 288″ Snow | 88 Lifts | 9,222′ Top Elev. | 4,944′ Vert. | 36% Beg. | 38% Exp.
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.
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.
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.


Italian Alps: Sass Pordoi
Late May – Late Sept | 1 Day | 9,685′ Elev. | Level Easy | Italy


Cascade Range: Mount Rainier
Late June – Early Aug | 4 Days | 14,410′ Elev. | Level 2B | United States


Tien Shan: Khan Tengri
Early Aug – Late Aug | 21 Days | 22,998′ Elev. | Level 4D | Kyrgyzstan


Swiss Alps: Courses
Early July – Early Sept | Multiday Course | Switzerland


Indian Karakoram: Stok Kangri
Early July – Late July | 17 Days | 20,182′ Elev. | Level 1A | India


Sierra Nevada: Mount Whitney
Early May – Late Oct | 1 Day | 14,505′ Elev. | Level 2A | United States


Nepali Himalayas: Mera Peak
Apr-May + Oct-Nov | 19 Days | 21,245′ Elev. | Level 2A | Nepal


Caucasus: Mount Kazbek
Early July – Late Aug | 10 Days | 16,512′ Elev. | Level 2B | Georgia


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


Caucasus: Mount Elbrus
Mid June – Early Aug | 14 Days | 18,540′ Elev. | Level 2C | Russia
Caucasus: Mount Ararat
Mid June – Mid Sept | 8 Days | 16,850′ Elev. | Level 2B | Turkey
Southern Alps: Mount Tasman
Late Oct – Late Dec | 6 Days | 11,473′ Elev. | Level 3A | New Zealand
Rockies: Mount Wilson
Early June – Early Sept | 1 Day | 14,250′ Elev. | Level Easy | United States
Nepali Himalayas: Courses
Apr-May – Oct-Nov | Multiday Course | Nepal
Cascade Range: Mount Rainier
Late June – Early Aug | 4 Days | 14,410′ Elev. | Level 2B | United States
Argentine Andes: Acongagua
Mid Jan – Mid Feb | 21 Days | 22,841′ Elev. | Level 1C | Argentina
Alaska Range: Denali
Early May – Mid July | 22 Days | 20,320′ Elev. | Level 3D | United States
Eastern Rift Mountains: Mount Kilimanjaro
Early Dec – Late Mar | 10 Days | 19,340′ Elev. | Level 1A | Tanzania
Hindu Kush: Tirich Mir
Early June – Early Aug | 40 Days | 25,288′ Elev. | Level 3C | Pakistan
Swiss Alps: Matterhorn
Early July – Early Sept | 5 Days | 14,697′ Elev. | Level 3B | Switzerland