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It was a perfect weekend to be outside. On Saturday I went on a solo snowshoe hike from Schwagalp (the base of Saentis) to Stein. Most of the route was in the shadow of a valley, but opened to a gorgeous panorama at Risipass overlooking the Churfirsten mountains. It was very quiet and I met only four other people over the 14km. I’d definitely like to hike here again in the winter and summer.

This morning I woke up sore but determined for another day of snowshoeing. I went with friends to the Graeppelensee area in the Toggenburg. It was very warm and we hiked for hours in our thin undershirts. By coincidence we ran into friends in the parking lot who were here for a ‘ski-tour’. A ski-tour is a mixed sport of using modified skis to climb up the mountain and then ski back down. We also found the Graeppelensee geocache with the help of Mika. Mika is a dog who accompanied us on the hike and dug through the snow to find the cache. Good job! We finished the day with a deserving meal and beer.

I’m pooped and looking forward to bed.