We previously wrote about our number one tip before booking a tour: call the tour operator. This follow up gives you five great questions to ask on that phone call. How many years have you been in business? I am not one to say you should not travel with a company that has not been Continue Reading →
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T-shirts Vs. Donations
Last year one of our alumni suggested we offer travelers an alternative to getting a T-shirt on our trips. She has a great collection from the past 20 years and said she doesn’t need any more t-shirts! To be honest, while we think our t-shirts are great (soft, comfortable and perfect for active travel), we Continue Reading →
Are you a Ferdinand or a Heather?
On our active trips – whether it be hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing or skating – we generally like to have one guide toward the front of the pack to help steer the group, and a “sweep” guide toward the back that makes sure nobody gets left behind. This summer on our Beartooth Hiking Adventure in Continue Reading →
Top 5 Iconic Sights You’ll See In Banff
Banff, Canada’s oldest National Park, offers stunning beauty around every corner. Awe-inspiring mountain peaks, sweeping valleys, free-flowing rivers, and my personal favorite, jaw-dropping glacial lakes. Banff covers 2,564 square miles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts over 1,000 miles of hiking trails, Canada’s longest cave system, Castleguard caves, and is home to Alberta’s Continue Reading →
My 22-Year History With the Danube Bike Path
On April 4, 1997, I quit my desk job to start what is now Zephyr Adventures. My first task was to fly to Europe to find the very first location for our only tour that year, with two possibilities in mind: the northern area of Friesland in The Netherlands or the Danube bike path in Continue Reading →
Fourth of July in Small Town Montana
Everyone should see a major fireworks display every few years. They are impressive. But for creating lasting memories – in both children and adults – festivities in small town America are the way to go for Fourth of July. Zephyr’s home base of Red Lodge, Montana has a population of 2,300. It is situated next Continue Reading →
Don’t be a couch potato: Bike across Idaho with us!
Before I moved to Idaho when someone mentioned Idaho I thought of this… I was vaguely aware Idaho had more to offer than acres of potato fields, but even coming from the state next door (Montana) I didn’t really know what to expect. Now, having lived in the West Central Mountains of Idaho for 10 Continue Reading →
The Perfect Skate Tour Location
There is no “perfect” inline skating tour location, as what constitutes a good location depends on the tour participant. But our new tour in Switzerland is in the running for everyone! In general, our inline skating (Rollerblading) tours fall into two categories: Locations that use long, paved, flat paths. These often require shuttling between paths Continue Reading →
It’s Here! Check Out Our 2020 Tour Schedule
It’s here! It’s here! We’re incredibly excited to present to you the 2020 Zephyr Adventures tour schedule. From classic favorites to brand new destinations, we have a delightful mix of itineraries dialed up just for you. We can’t wait for you to explore the iconic trails of Banff National Park, the splendid bike paths along Continue Reading →
GET YOUR GROUP TO COMMIT TO VACATION PLANS…AKA HERDING CATS
Try getting multiple friends or family together for dinner or an afternoon hike. It’s hard! What about a multi-day vacation? It’s hard enough just to gather the group, but then to be the one responsible for organizing the hotels, the transportation, the meals, the activities, the guides, etc….well, that can REALLY get overwhelming! We often Continue Reading →