Stories and Travel Tips

Stories from members of the Set Forth community, travel tips, and destination spotlights

2024 Year in Review Part 1: Hiking

After an amazing first year of trips we want to take time to look back at a few of our favorite client adventures. Here are some of our hiking highlights from 2024!

“That Extra Level of Preparation is Absolutely Essential”

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Tyler and Grace Hallenbeck of Williamstown, Massachusetts about the Set Forth Adventures trip they just wrapped up: an overnight hiking trip in the Spanish Pyrenees with their 16-month-old baby!

Set Forth’s Guide to Leaf Season in New England

New England is one of our favorite destinations for domestic adventures, and (like everyone!) we know that fall is the perfect time to visit. A fall trip in New England offers the chance to “leaf peep,” of course, but also so much more.

“A Perfect Itinerary” – One Father-Son Duo’s Custom Adventure in Japan

Josh and Daniel Hicks’ custom trip to Japan shows that Set Forth trips are about much more than hotels and activities; they’re about the people who share each adventure and the memories they make.

Set Forth’s Guide to Beating the Crowds in Banff and Lake Louise

Banff and Lake Louise are among the most popular destinations in North America. Set Forth has the tips you need to beat the crowds on your next trip!

Dreaming of the Dolomites

Sud-Tirol, Italy’s northern-most province, contains the very best of the Dolomites: dramatic mountain peaks, picturesque villages, and delicious food (of course!). Get the Set Forth perspective on the very best this region has to offer.

It’s Desert Season! Utah’s National Parks and Moab

Discover everything Southern Utah has to offer — five jaw-dropping National Parks, countless hiking and biking trails, and a whole lot more!

Taking on Tuckerman’s Ravine

A mother-son duo tackle New England’s most famous, and most intimidating, backcountry skiing terrain.

A Week on the Pacific Coast Highway

Balancing outdoor adventure and urban exploration on an epic road trip from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco, California.

Well Beyond My Comfort Zone

The perfect winter overnight for a family with a wide range of ski touring experience, and an even-wider range of camping-enthusiasm.