Never mind the trend towards ultralight hiking, Athena Tsavliris, Weekend Post, writes in Canada.com
"Forget fighting gale winds in a leaky tent with two sticks and a tin of Spam. These days, camping is pitching a whole new image. Think hanging out in a silk sari-lined tent, wearing cashmere socks and a caftan, sipping Soju and leafing through W."It seems that the British are popularising the idea of putting glamour into camping. Even coining the term 'Glamping'. The problem is that no matter how chic your tent, if it is raining, you still get wet when you step outside and mud is a great leveller
Labels: camping, glamping, Hiking, trekking
Here is a great resource for anyone
hiking or trekking in Switzerland. Wandersite specialises in information on trekking trails in Switzerland and the border-region. You can choose a hike from their huge list of trails.
There are lists of one-day hikes, two-day hikes, winter hikes and a trekking list, which includes more than 100 long distant walks. Each walk includes a summary of distance, walking time, altitude and region. At the end of each description there is additional information, such as maps, hotels, restaurants and links.
M. Beyeler took the picture while hiking around the Bäderhorn, Berner Oberland, Switzerland.
Labels: Hiking, Switzerland, trekking, walks
