The Eiger Trail is the soul of alpine hiking. The stunning ten-day journey leads you through some of the most awe inspiring vistas on earth, locations critical to mountaineering history,... read more →
The Shilthorn cableway in Switzerland turns 50 in 2017. To celebrate, the cableway will charge the same prices that they charged 50 years ago. Score! They'll also roll out other special... read more →
There are basically three types of hiking in the Alps. 1. Hiking below tree line. 2. Hiking above tree line. 3. Hiking above the clouds. The first two categories... read more →
Here's a really nice story from the New York Times about hiking through the Berner Oberland region of central Switzerland. Even if you're not a James Bond fan, (would... read more →
just waiting to be explored. Be a kid again. Berner Oberland, Switzerland | Ken Fuhrer
Hiking the Berner Oberland I love the Berner Oberland. There. I said it. I love the huge snow-covered peaks and glaciers. I like the tranquil valleys and bucolic farms. I adore... read more →
Forecast Weather in the Alps There are two ways to check the weather in the Alps, the standard way and the Ryder-Walker way. We all know the standard way. Glance... read more →
Our Eiger Trail begins in the famed resort village of Gstaad and finishes in the chalet-studded hamlet of Grindelwald, Switzerland. The primary advantage of this west-to-east itinerary is that hikers... read more →
Mike Thurk just sent us this photo from the Eiger Trail. He and his group embarked on a nine-day trek across the Berner Oberland region of central Switzerland. This is... read more →
Check out these great old photos from the Swiss Alps. Martin Nil, a village pastor in the Bernese Oberland between 1912 and 1949, went high and low to capture photographs... read more →
The Rotstockhütte occupies a strategic vantage point on the trail between Murren and the Sefinenfurgge. The Monch and Jungfrau peaks tower in the background, and wildflowers grow in profusion on... read more →
Here's a breakdown for anyone who might be interested in the tour: The Eiger Trail Classic scenery is the hallmark of the Berner Oberland where the famous trio, the Eiger,... read more →
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