Stories
Snippets of my adventures as I explore the world around me. Here are a collection of my hiking stories, my travels and my mind's meanderings.
![Seven Days along the Via Alpina | Central Switzerland](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/481c8f43-8450-4d7a-b456-cf1f74e74595/DSC05281.jpg)
Seven Days along the Via Alpina | Central Switzerland
This seven-day hike along the Via Alpina in central Switzerland is a must if you’re looking for a long-distance trek in the Swiss Alps.
![Hiking the Via Alpina | Griesalp - Hohtürli - Kandersteg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1667193170332-O1QX9FNBB17R0VCTTWWY/C0669.00_11_19_08.Still010.jpg)
Hiking the Via Alpina | Griesalp - Hohtürli - Kandersteg
I finally completed the Via Alpina in Switzerland! After 18 days on the trail, I concluded my final stage at Kandersteg, climbing Hohtürli pass and stopping for a swim in the beautiful mountain lake, Oescheninsee.
Seven days hiking the Via Alpina | Part 2
Spending a week immersed in the mountains and dining on local food offers such a lovely peek into life in Switzerland.
![Seven days hiking the Via Alpina | Part 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1665981560835-LBYAVGX374GPX1JEP4ZA/C0001.00_20_12_12.Still007.jpg)
Seven days hiking the Via Alpina | Part 1
And so begins our seven-day trek along Switzerland's Via Alpina trail between Engelberg and Griesalp.
![Hiking over Surenenpass | Via Alpina](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1663224134330-G18F1O0E3X7QQG3P0084/DSC05856.jpg)
Hiking over Surenenpass | Via Alpina
The fourth stage of the Via Alpina hike is a long stretch from Altdorf to Engelberg. My path takes me across Surenenpass from canton Uri to canton Obwalden.
![Hiking the Via Alpina | Elm - Richetlipass - Linthal](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1663177185757-OLQ735RJ1HS7LQK69ZE2/DSC03939.jpg)
Hiking the Via Alpina | Elm - Richetlipass - Linthal
The third stage of the Via Alpina hike is a long leg from Elm to Linthal. My path takes me across Richetlipass and through Glarus's geologically rich area for scenic views.
![Hiking the Via Alpina | Linthal - Klausenpass - Altdorf](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1660328806965-J8FMK0ADQ7I01O9UB8FA/DSC03649.jpg)
Hiking the Via Alpina | Linthal - Klausenpass - Altdorf
A steep hike through Braunwald, dinner by a glacier, and a scenic ascent up one of Switzerland's most striking mountain passes: Klausenpass.
![Hiking over Foopass | Via Alpina](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1653999191264-IEIQBM50POW3FW2R9E7Z/DSC03573.jpg)
Hiking over Foopass | Via Alpina
Starting the Via Alpina across Switzerland from Sargans to Weisstannen valley, and up over Foopass at 2 223m.
![Why I want to hike the Via Alpina](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6020cc934c496c4f81e4dbbd/1625754679727-13TIX15ILNIMSBFL6EWH/20210702-C0390.00_00_15_23.Still001-2.jpg)