It's amazing how well you will sleep when you are physically fatigued. One would think the next day would be dreaded, but I looked forward to it. The Beast had been tamed, the coffee was strong and the breakfast was filling. I was ready to roll, as were the other 9.
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The Sbrinz Route
The trek back to Italy began. 10 women were taking a trek of a lifetime via the Sbrinz route through the Alps.
The Sbrinz Route is an ancient trade route from Luzern, Switzerland, to Domodossola, Italy, through the Alps. Mules were used to carry...
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The Sbrinz Route is an ancient trade route from Luzern, Switzerland, to Domodossola, Italy, through the Alps. Mules were used to carry...
Meiringen, Switzerland
Friday morning, the four of us head to the airport to meet up with the remaining 6 women who would be landing soon. With our backpacks and luggage in tow, we board a private bus and head north to Switzerland.
I, for one, was struggling to stay awake. I desperately wanted to take in every inch...
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Photo Friday: Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II
Backtrax tag line is, "Traveling Across America," but when an opportunity presents itself to spend 10 days hiking the Swiss and Italian Alps, you have a decision to make. I decided to go back to Europe.
In June, we had a new member join our hiking group, her name is Catherine. She spoke of an upcoming...
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