Earlham Wilderness 50th Anniversary Alumni Trips Day hike: from Schwägalp mountain resort to the summit of the Säntis, Switzerland Organized by: Paul Stanley ‘75
[email protected] Land line from outside Switzerland: +41 71 277 51 04 From within Switzerland: 071 277 51 04 Mobile from outside Switzerland: +41 79 626 1367 From within Switzerland: 079 626 1367 Location: Alpstein massif in the Cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Innerrhoden, Switzerland Dates: 27 July 2021 (Backup dates in case of inclement weather: 28 July, 29 July 2021) Cost: No administrative costs. Participants must arrange their own travel to and from and within Switzerland, lodging, provisions to be consumed during the hike. Participants must pay their own fare to ride the Säntis mountain cableway, by which we will return to the Schwägalp mountain resort after having reached the summit of the Säntis. For fare information, please consult https://saentisbahn.ch/en/cable-car/prices/. Possessors of the Swiss Travel Pass receive a 50% discount. For more information about transport (including the Swiss Travel Pass), lodging and provisions, please see below. Difficulty: Level of fitness Strenuous (Regular vigorous Easy (No sweat, no hurry) Moderate (Active lifestyle) exercise) Experience level No experience necessary Some experience with this type of trip Significant experience required Seasoned hikers (including children older than 12), who can handle steep trails Itinerary Day of the hike: • Prior to 09:30 AM: Gather in the area in front of the information/reception desk of the Säntis Hotel of the Schwägalp mountain resort • 09:30 AM: Depart by foot.