The morning found me sleep deprived, but I was getting use to it. The anticipation and excitement of the days adventure, and the sheer beauty of every mile is what got me out of bed each morning. I didn't know what the day would hold, but I knew we would be crossing back into Italy.
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Griespass, Part One
Tuesday, July 28, was to be a layover day, a down day. The hike over Grimselpass was long and a little tough, we needed a day to re-energize. The village of Ulrichen was a perfect place for us to do just that.
We arrived in...
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Grimselpass
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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