Tag Archives: backpacking

FAMILY, FRIENDS & 2026 ADVENTURE IDEAS

I wrapped up my Via Alpina Trek blog series a couple of weeks ago, sharing stories from the trail- long days of hiking, meeting new people, and eating unforgettable Swiss food. As I reread my journal and continued reflecting, I realized I had left out one of the most important parts of that experience: theContinue reading “FAMILY, FRIENDS & 2026 ADVENTURE IDEAS”

VIA ALPINA TREK PART 5: DAY 9-11. THE FINAL MILES

If you missed it, here’s Part 1 (planning guide), Part 2 (days 1-5), Part 3 (days 6-8) and Part 4 (secrets from strangers)! Day 9: Kandersteg to Adelboden I woke up in Kandersteg to the sound of steady rain. It had poured through the night and I knew the trail would be slick. I had a slowContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 5: DAY 9-11. THE FINAL MILES”

VIA ALPINA TREK PART 3: DAY 6-8. FINDING MY FLOW

If you missed it, here’s Part 1 and Part 2! Day 6: Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen Though I knew I’d be hiking in the rain all day, after my run in with the sweet woman at my hotel in Grindelwald, I hit the trail on day 6 with some extra pep in my step. I alsoContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 3: DAY 6-8. FINDING MY FLOW”

VIA ALPINA TREK PART 1: PLANNING GUIDE & DREAMING OUT LOUD

Back in April, after reading a magazine article, I decided I was going to solo hike across Switzerland. Dramatic, I know. I told my family and friends, set my sights on an early September departure, and then… promptly did nothing. By the time August rolled around, I had done little research. Three weeks before myContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 1: PLANNING GUIDE & DREAMING OUT LOUD”

HIKING REPORT 6/18/25- Escaping the heat (all the way to Alaska)

It’s going to be a hot one in Denver this weekend making it the perfect time to escape to the mountains. I wasn’t able to hike Mount Sniktau Trail (3.6 miles, 1,584 ft. gain) for sunrise this past weekend as Loveland Pass closed due to a landslide and is still closed. I hiked Ptarmigan Trail instead accessingContinue reading “HIKING REPORT 6/18/25- Escaping the heat (all the way to Alaska)”