Hiking Alvier ('Hard Hiking')
September 15-16, 2007

Experience the breathtaking view from the peak of Alvier mountain 2343 meters above sea level!

Important remarks about this hike

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We will go to an alpine area. With the right equipment, good preparation and responsible behaviour it is not dangerous. Failure to comply will result in you being sent home. The tour will only take place when the weather is good. The LC Basel will decide at 16:00 o'clock Friday the 14th whether it will take place or not. Here will tell you whether we will go:

The weekend will take place!
There might be some slight showers on Saturday morning. Hence, make sure to bring a raincoat. In the afternoon it will clear up and on Sunday it is predicted to become sunny.

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Programme:

From Basel
From Zürich

Please check the SBB website for further information or if you travel from anywhere else.

Saturday:

• 8:50 Meeting at railway station
• 9:00-9:10 quick opportunity to buy lunch at Coop
• 9:10-12:00 hiking
• 12:00-13:00 lunch
• 13:00-16:00 hiking
• 18:00 dinner
• We will sleep in a hut on the top of the peak

Sunday:

• Hiking back
• If possible: Visiting a hut where cheese is produced during the summer months
• When the weather is nice and hot we have the possibility to jump into a reservoir on our way back home or to go to the public pool in Buchs
• Opportunity to relax, hang around and have some dinner until 19:00 o'clock to be able to use Gleis7

Equipment:

• Bring your own lunch for Saturday and Sunday (suggestions: bread, cheese, sausages (Salsiz, Landjälger, Cervelat) which can be eaten raw, chocolate, dried fruits)
• at least 1.5 Liter to drink
• Raincoat
• Rucksack
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Personal medicine (allergic persons)
• There are basic blankets. If you would like to have it more comfortable: sleepingbag
• Good shoes (people without decent shoes won't be allowed to participate and will be sent home!)
• Stuff you need to go swimming

You can buy good shoes and other hiking equipment at Bächli Bergsport, Transa and other places.

Shoes which are considered as appropriate:

Costs:

CHF 35.-

Included:

• Dinner
• Lodging
• Breakfast on Sunday morning

Important notes

IAESTE Switzerland is not responsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Switzerland and IAESTE Local Committee Basel do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for the hiking. Participating on the weekend means participating at one's own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medical, accidental & liability insurance!).

The maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 12 (including organizers and helpers) and the registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If your registration is not among the first 12, you will be put on the waiting list. With a bit of luck, you will still be able to participate!

The online registration closed at 2007-09-12 23:59:00.

Check out the list of participants for this event!

Contact

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us! Just send an e-mail to hikingalvier2007{-at-}iaeste{-dot-}ch.

Christian Beck-Wörner
IAESTE Local Committee Basel

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