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Alps Day 1

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June 26th 2007
Alps Ride We woke this morning nice and dry. All of the rains from the stormy night stay out of the tent. We ate a quick breakfast, showered and started up for the mountains. The drive to flims, where the trailheads are, was a short half hour drive from the campsite. When we reached Fl ... read more

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more