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Tag: Berner Oberland
The ultimate challenge
To many mountaineers the Eiger Nordwand is the ultimate challenge. The Eiger, a mountain peak in the Berner Oberland in Switzerland, is not the highest mountain in the world, not even the hightest in the alps but the northern side presents challenges which create a … Continue reading The ultimate challenge
Maybe, Maybe not
From the First (rhymes with years+t) to the Große Scheidegg is the Murmeltiertalpfad, the marmot trail. When we walked this trail we heard lots of marmots whistling. We saw a few rushing shadows in the distance which might have been marmots. So there is possibly a marmot in the photo. Maybe not.
Mirror, Mirror Everywhere
Margaret asked us to look for mirrors and treat them monochromatically. What a great theme! So many mirrors around. Streets are safer with mirrors – they let you see around corners. It is also a way to do selfies without really doing a selfie. Mirrors … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror Everywhere
When Mountain Hikers Go for Luxury
This was the hotel room I shared with two fellow hikers in the Bernese Oberland.
Different Perspectives
To some it’s madness, and to others it’s exhilarating fun. I’m sitting on the fence. I might like to try it. I think. Maybe. Okay, I’m off the fence. IT IS MADNESS! Weekly Prompt Weekend Challenge: Madness
One Big Rock
The north face of the Wetterhorn in the Bernese Alps. Lens’ Artists Photo Challenge: Rock Your World
Five in January
Stretching an literally far-reaching The common kestrel has a wide-ranging hunting ground, individually as well as a species. The Swiss Alps always offer panoramic views, this one from the Berner Oberland. Ladenburg, the Neckar, the Odenwald – a scenic combination. Thursday Special – January 2024
A Prayer for a Mountaineer
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.”
Edward Abbey
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