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Gondolas opening 6 June 2020

Mountain transport is officially allowed to open starting 6 June 2020. So I did some research and made a list of mountain areas that are open this coming weekend to help with your planning.

Which trail map app do you like?

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Kids & Youth “Ski for Free” at Aletsch Arena

At the Aletsch Arena ski resort, kids and youth up to 19 years old ski free on Saturdays, including ski rental and lessons for beginners.

Is hiking with kids worth the hassle?

Why do we hike with our kids when sometimes it feels like a nightmare instead of a fun family outing? Good question.

Hiking Fail: Missed the boat

Once again we fail with friends. This time I was much too ambitious, trying to squeeze a long hike with complicated ferry connections into a short autumn afternoon.

Hiking Fail: Floods & Bees

While we wait for hiking season to start, I bring you the next installment of my hiking fails: a camping trip that goes way off track into floods and darkness. Enjoy the madness…

Hiking Fail: Zapped!

Many hiking trails in Switzerland cross through cow pastures, which are enclosed with electric fences. Ever wonder what it feels like to get zapped?

Hiking Fail: Lost Child!

Find out what happens when your child speeds ahead and gets lost on the mountain. Hint: the mountain SOS team might be mobilized.

Hiking Fail: Crossfire

It’s unlikely you’ll be attacked by wild animals in Switzerland, but you could get accidentally shot if you don’t pay attention to the trail signs.

Hiking Fail: Last chair down

Time flies when you’re having fun with friends on the trail. But not a great combo with the orderly schedule of Swiss mountain transport.

Hiking Fail: Wet Shoes, No Service

On the last day of hiking season, I invite friends for a big views and hearty meals and end up with cold wet feet and empty tummies.

Hiking Fail: Picnic in the Rain

We don’t wait for the weather but instead pack rain gear and hope for the best. We often get lucky. Sometimes we don’t. This time we were unlucky.

Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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