by Nuthin | Aug 13, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
Today would be one of our toughest days yet. There were two passes to cross over to make it to Cabane de Prafleuri. Col Louvie was the first pass to tackle at 9,583 feet. The morning’s hike was familiar because it was back out along the same path we came down to... 
by Nuthin | Aug 14, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
We scheduled an early morning breakfast, eager to get out on the trail. It was a cloudy morning, but today’s hike was supposed to be adventurous – walking over glaciers and climbing ladders over a mountain pass. The trail quickly lead us over the steep Col de Roux.... 
by Nuthin | Sep 4, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
The morning started off like any day on the Haute Route, straight on up. The trail steeply led through the woods for about 2 hours before it broke out to an open area. It was overcast, but we could see a beautiful view of snow-covered mountains and the valley below.... 
by Nuthin | Sep 4, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
We started the morning off enjoying breakfast with our friends from last night. It was a nice way to start out what was supposed to be a beautiful day of hiking to St Niklaus. Gator and I put on our packs and headed out. The trail started out right next to the hotel...
