Cordillera Apolobamba Traverse

The Apolobamba Traverse is a remote, high-altitude backpacking route in the northern Bolivian Andes. Spanning approximately 92km between the villages of Pelechuco and Curva, the trek crosses the ancestral territory of the Kallawaya people—traditional herbalists recognized by UNESCO. The route follows ancient stone paths and animal trails, staying almost exclusively above 4,200m. It traverses several high passes, including the 5,100m Sunchuli Pass, offering direct views of the 6,000m peaks of the northern Apolobamba range. Due to its distance from major cities, it remains one of the least-trafficked and most preserved regions of the Bolivian Andes.

The Sky Rim Trail is Yellowstone National Park's premier alpine ridge traverse, providing an experience completely unlike the park's famous geyser basins or crowded roadside viewing areas. Located on the remote northwestern boundary defining the border between Yellowstone (Wyoming) and the Gallatin National Forest (Montana), this grueling 21-mile loop acts as a 'roof' over the park. Hikers ascend steeply from the valley floor to a continuous, undulating ridgeline that remains above 9,000 feet for over 7 miles. The trail precariously hugs drop-offs, crosses massive grassy saddles, and summits several distinct peaks (including Big Horn Peak), offering unparalleled 360-degree, 100-mile views of the Absarokas, the Tetons to the south, and the Madison and Gallatin ranges in Montana.