Training Log Archive: ernst

At the Auslikon beach of the Pfaeffikersee. Great day to be out there (90 F) hanging out under the Linden in the shade. I did 3 sets of swimming while playing in between with little Emily, her mother Melanie and cousin Hedi.

Walking around Duernten. (Leisurely). Max was carrying Ben for the whole time, so I got off the hook. It is getting quite hot.

Hike with Max to the Vordere Glaernisch from the E end of the Kloentalersee (Bus Stop). Fabulous hike. All up and steep in places after a 1/2 hour mellow up hike to Schwamm Hoehe. Afterwards 3 hrs continuous steep climb. Encountered 30 or so sheep, the remains of a herd of about 200 who ventured from the very high pasture to the lower snowfield for water. Three spots with chains for security. Otherwise pleasant trail. Spent about 1/2 hour eating lunch looking down (almost vertically) to Glarus and around the Alpen panorama. We were asked to each carry a "shiitli" to the top for the National Swiss Day Hoehenfeurer (fire on top of the Mountain), which we gladly obliged to.

The descent took us 2.5 hours. The last 1/2 hour was getting quite hot.
A super hike. I wish I could do one of these every week.

For a perspective: The horizontal distance from the peak to the center of Glarus is 2.5 km, the vertical difference is 1850 meters. Obviously straight line travel is not recommended.

Bachtel Run! Sehr schoen! Cool morning (< 60 F). Tried different routes on the climb versus the descent. The old 1:25000 map had many more little trails than were still in use. A mix of road, dirt road and foot paths.
Stopped 5 minutes on top of radio tower to admire the alpine panorama. The air was bit misty but I could still see as far as the Pilatus. Took me 1:01:00 to the top, which was not on the most direct route.