swissalps – The Park Pilgrim

Murren to Gimmelwald (Swiss) Via Ferrata Review

October 1, 2023October 14, 2023

This past spring, I had my first experience with a West Virginia via ferrata, and it was truly one of my most memorable adventures to date. After I had purchased my plane ticket to Scotland and planned out my European itinerary, via ferratas were one of the prioritized possible activities I researched.

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Spaces & Places

Paragliding in the Swiss Alps

September 10, 2023September 3, 2023

I sat in the very back of the white van as we slowly made our way up, up, and up, taking the switch-back curves at a steady pace as the valley below slowly disappeared. I was with five other travelers who represented a variety of demographics – gender, geography, and age. The one thing we … Read more