10^Apr Sun
09:00

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In case you cannot join the hike, drop out more than 12h before the start.

General information

Weather: The event may be postponed if the weather isn't good enough.

Route: Technically easy, with great views over Zugersee.

Pace: We will be walking at a moderate pace. You need to be in a good condition (doing some cardio multiple times a week).

Transportation: Everyone will come by car to Kräbel parking. We have two cars leaving from Zürich (myself & Sebastian Max), and one car leaving from Winterthur (Dragos). No further car can be added. Click on the carpool button to join a car.

Sponsored by Arc'Teryx - What does it mean?

• Arc'teryx will cover the transportation cost for everyone. Each driver will receive 70 CHF (fuel + parking).
• Each participant will receive goodies (caps & t-shirts) which you will need to wear during the hike
• Each participant can get a test gear (gloves, jackets, backpack, trousers) for 1 month. List of available gear on that Google sheet (click). Please send me a message with the piece of gear you wish to use during the hike so that I can reserve it for you and bring it.

Participation criteria: 

• You have no "no-shows" in last 6 months and you have done at least 2 hikes with Hiking Buddies,
• You have no objections in being photographed those pictures will be used in social media.
• You have not joined any of the previous Arc'teryx sponsored hikes.

To do before the hike

[Action required] Download a GPS app (see my Facebook post), and upload the GPX file of the route on the app. Learn how to use the app you chose with some videos / online tutorials. You can download the file from this event page.

Known bug: Make sure the file you have downloaded has a .gpx extension. If not, just rename it, as it might happen that you get a ".gpx.xml" file instead of just ".gpx", especially when downloading from a phone.

Schedule (approx.)

• Carpool meeting time: If you are join a car, check the info provided by your driver in the Carpool page.
• 09h00 : We meet and start at this location Kräbel gondola lift station (https://goo.gl/maps/UvUDmL1L1a8gJEYo8)
• 12h00: Peak & lunch (bring your own food)
• 15h00: Car
• 16h00: Zürich

Do not plan anything right after a hike, as we might come back much later than expected if something unexpected happens.

Gear

Mandatory: Hiking boots (or trail running shoes) with a good grip

Recommended: Sun cream, sun glasses

You always need a lamp (head or handheld) with you, even during day hikes. Your phone is not a lamp.

See here an exhaustive check list of gear for single day hikes, and here my recommendations regarding spikes.

Social media links

Facebook group: Join the Hiking Buddies Zürich to be aware of the next events!

Facebook page: Give a like to Hiking Buddies DACH, and even happier if you leave a 5 star review! :))

Instagram: Follow @hikingbuddies.dach for the best shots and some Arc'Teryx raffles

Instagram (personal): Follow me @julien_hiking_buddies

Strava (personal): Follow me on Strava