Once more the mountains showed their power this week when an avalanche in Engelberg claimed the life of a free boarder. The virgin fresh white snow has an undeniable attraction to anyone who enjoys skiing but it goes without saying that you have to take […]
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There always are good reasons to visit the Pilatus Mountain in the summer but here are 2 very special events you don’t want to miss this summer. Enjoy a wildlife safari. Take the cable car up to the Pilatus Kulm, then indulge in an aperitif
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Now that the snow has melted, our surrounding mountains are showing their glamorous green hills and if you want to do something more extreme than hiking, then mountain biking might just be for you. Sometimes it takes more than just a bike and a path
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Unfortunately ticks belong to spring like daffodils and are something unpleasant that we have learned to deal with. But in the last years a new disease has progressed across Switzerland proving more dangerous and potentially deadly for pets. Rabbit fever or Tularemia is known in
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I know it sounds crazy to be talking about this but there has been sightings of a brown bear around Engelberg so it’s not completely impossible that, should you go hiking in the area, you might cross paths with the creature. What you need to
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If you want to make the most out of the ski season without hurting your pocket then keep reading, we have gathered the best tips to enjoy your day at the slopes. The first thing you will have to decide is how many times you
Luzern is fantastic, beautiful, vibrant city that is worth every photo camera around and every moment to capture. So, why not to get ready and learn some tricks! This crash course contains everything you need to take your photography skills to the next level. 1. Concentrate
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The Elevator Pitch When I am hiking up on some ridge and I think of the almost worst-case scenario (like a turned ankle that renders someone immobile) I feel better knowing I am one swipe away from a helicopter swooping in to save the day
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The Elevator Pitch If Zurich airport is your usual port-of-call for flights in & out of Switzerland then the official Zurich Airport app is a fine addition to your phone’s 3rd party apps. It provides a good one-stop source for things that might require more
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The Elevator Pitch Many of your options for weekend adventures depend on the time of year and which mountain pass roads are open and operational. This app provides the real-time status for every major mountain pass in Switzerland with additional information for each. While the
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