{"id":1236,"date":"2013-07-28T11:15:59","date_gmt":"2013-07-28T10:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/htor.inf.ethz.ch\/blog\/?p=1236"},"modified":"2013-07-28T11:15:59","modified_gmt":"2013-07-28T10:15:59","slug":"first-spcl-excursion-on-mount-rigi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/htor.inf.ethz.ch\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/07\/28\/first-spcl-excursion-on-mount-rigi\/","title":{"rendered":"First SPCL Excursion on Mount Rigi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since the lab moved to Switzerland, we decided to do a hiking trip in the pre-alps. It&#8217;s incredibly beautiful and efficient (only 30 mins by car :-)). We decided to climb mount Rigi wit Timo, Maciej, Tobias, and Natalia. Maciej, our local mountaineer, heroically volunteered to carry all food up :-). Unfortunately, we picked a very hot day (about 35 Celsius). It was of course painful but a lot of fun at the same time :-). Rigi is amazing and Switzerland is absolutely beautiful!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some impressions of our first lab excursion.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map.png\"><br \/>\nThis is our complete trip from top to bottom. More than 1km height difference on about 13 kms. Time to go up ~3:30hrs, time to go down 3:45hrs. Here are some more detailed stats <a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-27-2013-12-17_report.pdf\">pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0260.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nBefore we start! We still look fine \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0264.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nThe first sign, btw., Swiss signage is generally horrible. Rigi is ok, we also had multiple cell phones and even multiple Internet connections :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0265.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMac carrying all the stuff, still smiling :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0268.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFirst nice view at a lame altitude.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0274.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nGetting better &#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0276.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFirst hut, still lame altitude. People are having beers here, so can&#8217;t be too hard!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0280.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nTracking &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0286.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nAnd the path vanished somewhat :-\/.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0290.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nBetter views.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0291.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nStrange upwards path (rather steep).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0293.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nYes, Mac is alive.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0299.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nEven better views, we gained some altitude.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0301.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFind Mac<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0303.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFind Mac (easier)<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0305.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nResti, 1198 meters.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0311.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nNice view (and find Mac)<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0314.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nLame people take the train &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0324.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMore views.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0327.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFirst rest &#8211; nice shade!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0328.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nTimo doing well (with his new hat)<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0335.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nWater \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0340.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMaybe a bit too much.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0346.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nThe whole path was full of barbed wire &#8230; it&#8217;ll entangle you and rescue you if you fall down :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0365.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nYes, even at tight passages &#8230; a bit weird.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0371.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nDiscussing animals :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0377.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nSome locals.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0386.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nBirds coming rather close. I didn&#8217;t have the energy to get the good lens out of the bag, sorry!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0391.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMore views. The right one could be our next target!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0400.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nThe top &#8230; 3hrs upstairs.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0405.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nAnd then the lame surprise &#8230; completely commercialized, a train station and tons of overweight tourists. Btw., we saw *NOBODY* walking up even though we moved slowly. Some people were coming down but they looked way too fresh (they must have taken the train up).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0408.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nThe train.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0409.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nVery nice unobstructed views towards Germany.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0411.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nLake Zug (I think).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0421.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nThe alps (more hiking!).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0447.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nTimo found a friend.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0449.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nLove at first sight (look at the ears). <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0451.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nOur new lab member, donk.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0479.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nYes, we made it!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0483.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMilitary drill to pass electrified fences :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0507.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nViews &#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0511.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMore locals watching us.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0513.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nOur hickory fridge. So it was 35 Celsius and we walked for four hours or more. How do you prevent your barbecue meat from going bad? Well, Mac had the rescuing idea: deep-freeze everything and pack six bottles of frozen water into a thermo-bag. It lasted very well, all meat was still slightly frozen. Even better, we had nicely chilled water for the way back :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0522.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nProfessional barbecue equipment :).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0533.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFood.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0536.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMore food.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0538.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nCervelas on the fire.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0540.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nAnd Hamburgers on the grill.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0557.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nGoooooood!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0558.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nBack at the fun :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0561.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nGood teamwork.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0581.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nBeautoful views all over.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0585.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\n.. and everything prepared to survive.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0593.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nOn the way back.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0607.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMore views.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0609.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nDon&#8217;t fall :-).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0618.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nFind Tobias and Timo.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0623.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nMaking contact with the locals.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0624.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nOhoh &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0626.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nIs the cow laughing?<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0629.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nOk, it&#8217;s not hostile.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0639.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nNature.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0644.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nGetting late &#8230; but still ok.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0648.JPG_small.jpg\"><br \/>\nThe target!<\/p>\n<p>And done &#8230; it was a rather nice trip. We may do it again :-). Thanks all for making it so much fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since the lab moved to Switzerland, we decided to do a hiking trip in the pre-alps. It&#8217;s incredibly beautiful and efficient (only 30 mins by car :-)). We decided to climb mount Rigi wit Timo, Maciej, Tobias, and Natalia. 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