Robert & Melinda SchoutensOct 29, 20232 min readRega - The Swiss Air Rescue ServiceHave you heard of Rega the Swiss Air Rescue Service? This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 by Dr. Rudolf Bucher. By offering...
Robert & Melinda SchoutensAug 17, 20223 min readHiking in Switzerland - White-Blue-White Trail MarkersOf all the trails in Switzerland, the white-blue-white trails pose the greatest risk! These trails are known as Alpine trails and for...
Robert & Melinda SchoutensAug 15, 20224 min readHiking in Switzerland - White-Red-White Trail MarkersTo continue with our theme of how to read a Swiss Trail Marker, today we will explore the white-red-white trails, which are also known as...
Robert & Melinda SchoutensAug 15, 20223 min readHiking in Switzerland - Yellow Trail MarkersHiking in Switzerland is an absolute dream. With 65,000 km of well maintained and marked trails, hiking is one of the favorite past times...
Robert & Melinda SchoutensJun 17, 20212 min readMountain SafetyThe mountains are a remarkable playground offering countless hours of hiking, skiing, and outdoor exploration. While enjoying natural...