14 Items You DON’T Need to Bring on a Trek in the Alps This will not be easy. But to make your trek more fun, you may want to pack light and leave some stuff …
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The Italian Val Ferret is one of the wildest and most beautiful parts of the Tour du Mont Blanc and around this time of year larch trees in the valley show their beautiful autumnal colours. …
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It’s easy to see the massive glacial carving from the thick and heavy glaciers that once covered the southern Engadine. The wide u-shaped valleys, scraping of huge boulders, and the tall mounds of moraine left …
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Above the tree line, conditions are so incredibly hostile that trees can no longer win the battle with the elements. Yet, every year many species of alpine plants flourish and alpine meadows turn into colorful …
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I’ve heard it before. As soon I tell people that I’m going to Slovenia or hiking in Slovenia there’s a bit of a pause. Where exactly is Slovenia? Is it safe? Can you get …
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Highlights on the Via Alpina There are so many highlights I can’t possibly do justice to them in one blog post. Here are my standout moments and undiscovered gems. I’m sure yours will be different: …
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L’Etivaz to Montreux The final two stages, (Stage 18 and 19) of the Via Alpina pose some logistical challenges for most hikers. The designated route leaves something to be desired, and there are no accommodations …
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A common question by Alpenwild guests is whether or not to wear shorts on the trail in the Alps. Although it is a matter of personal preference, Alpenwild recommends wearing long pants. In sturdy …
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