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Mountaineering in Switzerland

The mountaineering in Switzerland reminds one how travelers challenge the nature every year. These mighty mountains of Switzerland that once protected it from the invading forces are now being scaled ever year for adventure sake.

The entire Alpine region offers the mountaineers a range of opportunities. The Jura mountain ranges are other areas for the seeker.

The highest mountains in Switzerland are the Dufourspitze- 15,203 feet high, the Dom- 14,913 feet high and the Matterhorn- 14,691 feet high.

Some of the popular sites for mountaineering in Switzerland are Matterhorn is considered as one of the most difficult heights to scale due to its steep slopes.

The Mt. Pilatus near Lucerne would be a comfortable climb for anyone with some experience. The Grindelwald region is known for the Faulhorn peak.

Mountaineering in Switzerland has become one of the icons for the ice climber and the trekker. The climber in Switzerland can feast on the local cuisine, good wine and beer, and the company of international friends.

The trekkers can buy an organized tour or hire a guide. The Swiss Alpine Club has (SAC) has more than 90,000 members, there are many mountaineering schools and guide services scattered all across Switzerland.

This aspect of mountaineering allows the mountain lover to use their skill to not only climb to the top of a mountain but to safely and expertly descend.

The deep snow pack of the winter and spring keep many visitors away from the mountains.

For the educated snow rider, winter opens a new door to the mountains where the thrill and satisfaction of getting to the top of the peaks is only equaled by the exhilaration of making turns back down.

The winter environment brings its own set of hazards. A primary concern for the backcountry skier is avalanche hazard.

Learning the how, where, and when hazard develops as well as avalanche rescue, are key skills that must be developed by all backcountry travelers.

Also important is choosing the right equipment, orienteering, and all the intricacies of both uphill and downhill travel that allow for full enjoyment of skiing off-piste.

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