The old farm of Barnueze

Hike to Weisshorn

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July 10th 2014
Geo: 46.2206, 7.59691(Erin today.) It was a day of appearances and disappearances. Up for question this morning was whether or not we should continue on the Haute Route from Zinal. It was still raining with low clouds and the promise of snow at 7,000 feet, an altitude which we would be reaching by mid afternoon. Would the views be worth the discomfort of being wet and cold all day, and worth t ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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