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One of the paths is well hidden

Day 54 Of Self-Isolation in Switzerland – The Via Ferrata Season Resumes on Monday

8 May 2020 richard social conscience, Via Ferrata

The Via Ferrata Season resumes on Monday with La Via Farinetta reopening. This news came via the Via Farinetta Saillon official page, as seen with

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View of the gorge and waterfall with the Saillon vineyards in the background

La Via Ferrata Farinet

20 May 2019 richard Switzerland, Via Ferrata

For a week or two in April the weather was nice but since then the weather has been bad. We had new snow, high winds

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Via Ferrata Jacques Revaclier

8 May 2019 richard France, Via Ferrata

The Via Ferrata Jacques Revaclier is located on the Salève a short drive from Vitam Parc and within easy driving distance of Geneva and Nyon.

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The Klettersteig Rider 3.0

28 November 2018 richard Climbing, Via Ferrata

The Klettersteig Rider 3.0 is a dual system via ferrata kit. It has a carabiner like standard via ferrata kits have and a “rider” system.

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Clean Water for Hikes and cycling, without the weight

26 June 2017 richard environmental, reviews, Rock climbing, Swiss walks, Switzerland, tech related, Via Ferrata

Clean water is important to have when you’re cycling, hiking or climbing in summer but the issue is that it is heavy. When I go

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Looking towards Saillon

Electro-dance yodelling and other Valais videos

10 June 2017 richard Switzerland, Via Ferrata, Video, youtube

This yodelling video is currently the number one trending video on youtube. I am unclear on whether it is for Switzerland or a bigger region.

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Using an Xtorm Solar Charger

17 April 2017 richard environmentalism, mobile, tech related, travel, Uncategorized, Via Ferrata

While in Spain for three weeks I was playing with the Xtorm solar Charger. I found that it worked well for the charging of tablets and

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Strava has updated the list of sports

Strava Now Has Rock Climbing, Hiking And More

31 August 2016 richard Climbing, cycling, mobile, Rock climbing, social networking, tech related, Via Ferrata

Strava now has rock climbing, hiking and many more sports. Sports tracker, movescount and other applications already allowed you to do this but it is

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The Third part of the Saillon VF

22 August 2016 richard Climbing, Rock climbing, Switzerland, Via Ferrata

Yesterday afternoon after two top rope climbs in Dorénaz we drove to the Via Ferrata de Saillon to climb this one. It is a via

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Rock climbing on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc a few years ago.

Gallantry and Rock Climbing

19 August 2016 richard Climbing, collaboration, Via Ferrata

Gallantry and Rock Climbing are a good combination. In Rock climbing the person with more experience or comfort helps the person with less comfort. In

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Activities List

  • Afternoon Walk
    On 1 June 2023 14:23 went 8.01 km during 01:28:31 hours climbing 100.00 meters burning 467 calories.
  • Morning Walk
    On 1 June 2023 09:00 went 3.36 km during 00:41:21 hours climbing 56.00 meters burning 210 calories.
  • Afternoon Walk
    On 31 May 2023 14:34 went 9.59 km during 01:43:18 hours climbing 120.00 meters burning 528 calories.
  • Morning Walk
    On 31 May 2023 08:59 went 1.76 km during 00:18:30 hours climbing 13.00 meters burning 102 calories.
  • Afternoon Walk
    On 30 May 2023 16:02 went 7.20 km during 01:16:34 hours climbing 133.00 meters burning 419 calories.
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