Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Ice and Water in the Swiss Alps
Over the last two days we have seen a lot. The weather finally cleared on Wednesday, our free day, and we took a round about way to Choleren Gorge. This is a deep rocky gully that is shrouded in shade by massive cliffs that cover you almost completely. The rushing waters of the Tschentbach froth below you as you walk upstream on the metal grate walkway. It is an impressive sight that requires much attention to keep up. The photo of Dad on the walkway is indicative of what you see.
On Tuesday we climbed to, and Mom continued on above, Oeschinensee. It is a lovely snowfed lake and although Dad and I only hung out at the cafe at the shore e erroneous had a good time. Too get to that lake we had to drive by what may be the longest privately owned pedestrian suspension bridge. It does sway.
Finally, the first photo shows off an ice hotel on top of Engsligenalp which was bathed in snow.On Tuesday we climbed to, and Mom continued on above, Oeschinensee. It is a lovely snowfed lake and although Dad and I only hung out at the cafe at the shore e erroneous had a good time. Too get to that lake we had to drive by what may be the longest privately owned pedestrian suspension bridge. It does sway.
Finally, the first photo shows off an ice hotel on top of Engsligenalp which was bathed in snow.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
#28: Lakeshore Trail, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, May 2013
Over Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-27, 2013) the Western Michigan Chapter of the North Country Trail Association runs a trip to backpack the Lakeshore Trail in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. this year 5 of us did the trip. This year we hiked the trail from west to east, Munising to Grand Marais, the opposite of what we normally do. The trip would treat us to exceptional weather never getting overly warm and though nighttime low temperatures dipped to around freezing we were all prepared for that degree of chill. Of even greater importance to us was the near utter lack of bugs to pester us. That was a real special treat since sometimes when we have done this trip the bugs have been exceptionally voracious. We also got a couple surprises along the way not the least of which would be our chance, after years of merely seeing the light station from the ground, to tour Au Sable Lighthouse on our third day.
Trip photos can be found here.
A quick video glimpse of our hike can be watched here on Vimeo.
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