This article contains the answers to frequently asked questions about the Alpenwild Self-Guided Haute Route Tour. What is the difference between self-guided and guided? Just as the wording suggests, on a self-guided trip you will …
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What do you need to do to get in shape to hike in the Alps? Expert Advice from a Personal Trainer Before you embark on the trip of your dreams, ensuring you have the right …
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Be A Tourist in Your Own Town When travel isn’t an option, you can be a tourist in your own town. I’m referring to the geographic part of your town – get ready to take …
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“Alpenwild, I haven’t heard of you guys. What do you do?” was the number one question we got at the Boston Travel and Adventure Show. We do adventure travel in the Alps! This involves Alpine …
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Hiking versus trekking, what is the difference? Well, people often use the terms hiking and trekking interchangeably. Though they both involve walking in nature, they are different. Hiking Hikes start and end at the same …
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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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Via Alpina Hikers: A New Breed of Stamp Collectors As I’m hiking the Via Alpina, a 230-mile trek through the Swiss Alps, I’ve picked up a new hobby—stamp collecting. No, I’m not collecting postage stamps. …
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Stage 14 – Kandersteg to Adelboden – Via Alpina 1 Kandersteg is another one of those Bernese Oberland towns that invites a longer stay. Coming down from the Öeschinensee you feel like you’re arriving in …
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