During the summer months, temperatures along the trail can exceed 45 °C (113 °F) leading to risk of heatstroke and dehydration. Most people walk the trail during winter when the days are cooler.
You might guess the challenge is ridge walking — but there’s nothing with exposure.
I was wearing trail running shoes in late June. And they were NOT sufficient for the snow, ice, and loose scree. At minimum wear approach shoes. Most Europeans were wearing light hiking boots.
Poles would help for sure. If I did it again I’d carry YakTrax, just in case.
The weather kept changing. My jacket went on and off a dozen times.
Your lift ticket includes entry to the Alpenzoo which we did on the way back to Innsbruck.
It’s small, but well worth the stop. The focus is on animals indigenous to the Alps, though there are over 150 animal species. It’s built on the vertical slope of the mountain.
I was most enthusiastic to see the European Brown Bear and Lynx.
If you get to Innsbruck, this hike is highly recommended. A terrific hiking day.
Note ➙ it’s Europe, so there are easily a dozen variations to this route. You do not need to backtrack, for example. 10Adventuressuggests hiking late in the day — sleeping at Pfeishütte — and walking out day two.
They have been filmed preparing and using tools. …
Called “the clown of the mountains”, it will investigate backpacks, boots, skis, snowboards, and even cars, often causing damage or flying off with smaller items.
Dawn March 16, 2024 at Rathtrevor Beach, Vancouver Island.
Each spring, peaking in March, the Pacific Herring (Clupea harengus pallasi) return to protected inlets on the coast of British Columbia to spawn.
Female herring lay up to 20,000 eggs, which are fertilized when they are laid. On contact with water, the eggs become very sticky, and attach themselves to whatever they come into contact with.
The event draws thousands of marine birds and mammals to feed on the nutritious bounty.
Thomas Coldwell documented his summer 2022 adventure, along with 4 others. And put together this VERY useful document for anyone wanting to plan a Traverse for themselves:
Spectacular vistas, frequent wildlife encounters, the best wild flowers we’ve ever seen. Hot springs, quaint mountain towns, perhaps the best long distance hikes on the planet.
There are options to scramble ridges and peaks virtually everywhere.
“You can’t lose in the Rockies.”
… so says frequent contributor Rob Glaser who hiked here all his life.
Trails are safe and well managed. The infrastructure excellent. (In fact, it’s hard to imagine there are two regions in the world we rate better.)
The weather and conditions are variable to say the least, but in many parts of the Rockies Aug-Sept are the best months. A very short window! On the other hand, if you ski or board, you’ll never lack for adventure in the Rocky Mountains.
Just a short drive away is our favourite trail in the USA Rockies, Glacier North Circle, our #6 hike in the world. One of the best places in the world to see wildlife.
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