13.08 Grindelwald: Hike to Schrekfeld in the ‘schnow’, Europe’s second winter of 2013
What's not to like and fear. A 'bloody monster' challenging the heavens. On my own... Hold tight, Girl. Jen comes down and readies for a slippery corner Each country or at least, each region has its hazards. When we first visited New Zealand and Hawaii, the ‘snakeless’ islands allowed us to take our eyes off the ground, giving us more opportunity to watch for sandflies, a mosquito type of insect. In the Western United States, snakes, bears, wolves, cougars are potential threats. For South Africa, remove bears and wolves but add leopards and baboons; in addition, include the most dangerous ‘animal’ of all, the mugger on some city trails. In Europe, besides the hazards common to all natural areas, it seems that standing in animal dung ranks as a big one, especially from cows. What me worry, Alfred? Breaking principle, publishing a picture from a later hike. Silberhorn, after 3,500 feet climbing, worth every strain and pain. Thinking of cows, with n...