Posts Tagged ‘alps’

Aeugstenhütte & hike to Schwarzstockli in the Alps

Aeugstenhütte & hike to Schwarzstockli in the Alps

So you are visiting Zurich and you want to get out of the city and go on a hike? With the alps in view, there are so many trails to choose from, it can be overwhelming deciding where to go. I have had the pleasure and good fortune to go on many hikes around Switzerland, […]

Hiking in the Alps – Klöntalersee

Hiking in the Alps – Klöntalersee

Photo of the week: Klöntalersee is a natural lake found in Glarus, Switzerland in the Alps. The beautiful lake also serves as a reservoir for electricity production. There is a great hiking trail that takes you up 1800 meters (5500 feet) to a mountain pass and loops around for stunning views. CLICK HERE to see more photos from […]

Skiing & Snowkiting in the Swiss Alps

Skiing & Snowkiting in the Swiss Alps

If I ever have children, I will put them on skis as soon as they can walk! This was the vow I made as I struggled to make it down the mountain, an endeavor that thrilled and frustrated me simultaneously. Before my eyes were a glistening lake, surrounding me were the gorgeous Swiss Alps. We […]

Photo of the week: Snowkiting in the Alps

Photo of the week: Snowkiting in the Alps

Thomas coming off the kicker at Brambrüesch.