13.15 Schreckfeld: Hike from village but this time in the sun
Jenni in front of Eiger Glacier and Fiescherhorn. Sun and snow, a great combination. Action at rear, sluggish feet fore, at Schreckfeld. Engelhorner finally appearing after Wetterhorn; covered in clouds for last ten days. Waterfalls in front of Waldspitz area, one of our hikes in snow without visibility, last week. (Brown building just showing, top left, tea-stop) ‘We have to get to Bachalpsee, by hook or crook, if necessary,’ our editor announced. “How about we walk there,” we suggested nonchalantly. ‘Look smart Alec or whatever your name is,’ she retorted, ‘There’s the issue of thick snow on the trail at that altitude and avalanche threats. However, the internet information page says it is open. So let’s go.’ Jenni goes artistic with the mountains and clouds, leaves a gap to crawl through. We took this route last week in poor conditions. Today it's sunny and crisp. The views are going to be superb as we shall be able to view the whole region by reaching hig...