BY Emily Jones | Apr 16, 2019
Europe has no shortage of great long-distance trails. There are over 100 Grande Randonées (GR) and 12 European long-distance paths (E-paths). But the one that seems to get the greatest attention among Alps hikers is the …
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BY Emily Jones | Mar 28, 2019
The Mighty Dolomite Mountains The Italian Dolomite Mountains stand between Switzerland, Austria and Italy as majestic protectors of an area filled with rich culture and customs. Read these ten unique facts about the Italian Dolomite Mountains …
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BY Emily Jones | Mar 19, 2019
Find the best water bottle for your Swiss Alps hiking tour With hiking trails full of ups and downs, you’ll definitely want to quench your thirst. Here are some water bottle tips to pick the …
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BY Emily Jones | Mar 14, 2019
Have you seen our new Swiss hiking video, “Benefits of Hiking?” In the video, several benefits of hiking are listed including: Cardio workout Muscle exercise Core strengthening Combat Alzheimer’s Improves blood pressure Increases bone density …
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BY Emily Jones | Mar 07, 2019
Wearing the proper hiking socks will help you enjoy your Alpenwild tour. The average Alpenwild hiker treks anywhere from seven to ten miles per day on our Alpenwild Swiss Hiking Self-Guided and Guided Tours. If …
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