T4 - [CH] **Snowshoeing** Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kulm

29Dec Sun
10:30

 Rigi Kaltbad (Cable car 10:10)

Organized by:  Daco Harkes
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[CH] Snowshoeing Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kulm

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Description

The sunny weather with pretty snow just keeps on coming, let's get our dose of vitamin D (and walk off some of the Christmas food)!

Meeting point and time: 10:30 Rigi Kaltbad (at the TOP of the cable car)

Getting there
  • By public transport:  Bus station at start point: Weggis, Luftseilbahn (Train 8:35 from Zurich HB, 10:03 at Weggis Luftseilbahn, 10:20 Rigi Kaltbad)
  • By car: Navigate using Google maps to Luftseilbahn Weggis. (Parking for the day 12 CHF.)
  • Cable car retour ticket with half-fare 29 chf.

Getting back

  • By public transport: every half hour

What to take: snowshoes, snowgaters, warm enough clothes (layers), food, drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses.

Schedule

  • 10:10-10:20 Weggis Luftseilbahn - Kaltbad (every half hour)
  • 10:30-10:40 Introduction round
  • 10:45-13:15 Snowshoe 6km to Rigi Kulm
  • 13:15-13:45 lunch / group photo
  • 13:45-14:45 coffee / cake / chill in the sunshine
  • 14:45-15:45 Snowshoe 3km to Chänzeli
  • 15:45 more group pictures
  • 16:15-16:35 Walk last 1 km to cable car
  • 16:40-16:50 Sunset cable car down (every half hour, until 19:10 and 19:25)

Pace: Moderate pace. We aim to be back at around 16:00, taking ~6 hours for the hike. With a bit of luck, we end around when the golden hour sets in for the pretty pictures!


Grade: Snowshoeing, physically demanding, not dangerous.

Disclaimer This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness for this activity, to assure adequate equipment, insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs. The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the event. By joining the event, you accept the terms explained above. Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

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