Posts about snow
The right place at the right time
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So much of landscape photography is being in the right place at the right time. Although images and scenes like this are promoted as being a sign of the photographer’s skill, that’s only the case if the image needs to be heavily manipulated. This was pretty much one-to-one what this field looked like, just as
The leaves have gone
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Fresh snow on the mountains almost down to the lake, and all of the leaves have gone from the local vineyards.
Spring snow
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We had some late snow just recently and although it was lovely to look at, the temperatures were brought down. I’m done with winter and cold, now. I want the mountains to clear so I can get out walking again.
The edge of the afternoon
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A pleasant walk down from Allmendhubel through Blumental valley, into the shade cast by the mountain ridge, then back into the sun to slither our way down the ice-covered path to Mürren.
Meall an Leathaid
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The road from Easter Ross into the Strathrusdale valley leads into what I felt was the middle of nowhere.
Eigergletscher to Alpiglen
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I was keen to do more winter hiking this year, and although winter seems to have flown by, I did manage to get out into the snow more often than in previous years. Most recently, we got the big cable-car up from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher with the intention of then getting the short train connection
Random things in February
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Mainly speaking, the month of February is a cold one, when my thoughts start turning to days out and summer temperatures. That being said, I still managed to get out on some trips, with the main goal of getting some exercise.
Hiking roulette
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Walking on a snow-shoe path without snow-shoes is usually OK, as long as the snow has been well-compacted by plenty of feet. But sometimes, your foot finds a soft bit and you suddenly find yourself knee-deep.
Axalp in the snow
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Walking in the snowy landscape of Axalp, high above Lake Brienz in the Swiss Bernese Oberland.
Hiking in the first snow
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I should’ve tried out my hiking microspikes before. They’re great for hiking when it’s icy.
A nerve-wracking trip to Birg cable-car station
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My only cable-car trip into the high Alps this past winter season was in February. Webcam confirmation of a fabulous cloud inversion encouraged me to get into the mountains after a long abstinence. I expected the visit to be be a nerve-wracking experience thanks to so many people wearing their coronavirus face-masks around their chins,
Squeaky snow
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When the temperature of snow is above -10°C, it melts slightly when you crush it by walking on it. At temperatures below -10°C, the ice crystals are crushed, which makes a squeaking sound.
