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.

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…

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

When you hike in spring, the trails and bridges might not be ready for you or your intrepid stroller. Learn from our mistakes!