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.
'Twas a Dark and Stormy Night
Julia and I head to the mountains for a weekend wild camp. Regular checks on the weather app showed clear skies, but a series of storms earlier that week had us on guard. Julia picked a route with a Plan B and Plan C lined up, just in case. Luckily that she did!
Dreaming of Wild Camping | Valais, Switzerland
I've been dreaming of wild camping all summer. Finally, I brushed off my tent, tested my gear and set off to Valais to find my camping spot to enjoy the views of the striking Furka Pass, Switzerland.
Mountain Hut Stay on Faulhorn | Grindelwald
An overnight hut stay on Faulhorn, near Grindelwald.
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.
Choosing Adventure
How I went from hungrily chasing adventure, then waiting for adventure, to choosing to welcome adventure into my life.
Coffee and snowshoeing on Klausenpass
I had my first snowshoeing experience during the Christmas break on Klausenpass, Switzerland. We gathered all our siblings, and we trekked in the snow from Urnerboden to Klausenpass. We enjoyed a cup of coffee at 1,948 m above sea level before descending back down into the snowy valley.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland. December introduced a flurry of snow in Switzerland, and I took to the hills to enjoy a scenic walk in the snowfall.
Winter Wild Camping | Switzerland
Winter wild camping in the Swiss Alps. We cook shakshouka and huddle by the fire for a starry evening. Then we get cosy with a coffee while enjoying a slow morning in the November frost.
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.