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Would love to join, but not sure about 1 hr jogging (or 12k retrodspectively)... I probably would end up in a heli...

PM me with what you do for exercise and I'll give you the scoop.

Sorry, but I think I'll give this a miss. I do some hiking, but only up to 10k (on easy routes). If you are planning on some "beginners" snow shoe trekking run, let me know...

Bumping this: Mt Rigi 16 Jan

Hi everyone.
id love to join this trek...never done snowshoe trekking before though..can anyone please advice on where i can get snowshoes or possible rent them from? what other bits of equipment would be needed (i only have boots)?

thanks

"Snowshoe trekking doesn't require any real practise other than the ability to put the gear on and dress according to the prevailing weather conditions."

If you live in Zug, there are at least three shops within 100 metres of Bahnhof, which either sell or rent snowshoes.

First check the one closest: once you step out from the bahnhof platform 1 side, turn left on Baarerstrasse. You'll find a bike and snowsports shop about 50 m ahead. Enter the shop and head down the basement. There they sell, as well as rent snowshoes for 25 chf per day. And the guy speaks excellent English . Note: there are only 2 pairs for rent, so high demand during weekends and good weather forecats, so I hope I will be there before you this time

A little ahead, there is a dedicated mountain wear shop that sells.

Oschners shoes in Metalli also sells a range of snowshoes.

I suggest you rent it the first time, and then decide whether to buy.

The other things you will need are Gaiters (cost about 70 CHF for knee high ones in Oschners, check out the front left corner on upper level. But I am not happy with this model, I wish I had found a smaller model that only covers the ankles ), one or a pair of trekking poles, and thermos flask if you dislike drinking from frozen water bottles at altitude.

thanks for that...i will check out those shops for shoes later this week.

Well folks, it's Monday and it's been snowing so we'll have enough to look forward to. We'll make the go/no go choice Friday midday based on the weather situation and avalanche bulletins.

In the meantime, anyone pondering whether they should join, please sign up, we're not trapping Yetis, just out to enjoy the Swiss landscape in winter.

I would like to join this saturday. Haven't done any snowshoe walking before, but now that i'm in Switzerland i would like to give it a try.

However, just like Halfasleep, i don't have snowshoes. Does anyone know if i could rent them somewhere around Basel? Or could they also be rented at Metmen?

thanks

Athleticum normally rent them. If you pick them up Friday afternoon, you don't need to return them until Monday morning for one day's rental price.

Ok, thanks for the info.

Didn't know about them. As they are just two tram stops further than my normal stop i will pass by there today after work and verify renting period and availability.

If that works out i'm almost sure to join!
I only need to make sure work doesn't follow me home this weekend.

Don't forget poles as well. I think a day's rental for poles and snow shoes is 19CHF in total.

well the poles i have, so don't need to rent these. however they do charge me a two day price, for that they should then not complain that i return them monday late (as they're not open on monday before i leave for office)

So i passed by there this evening and they have plenty. Didn't know this place but actually looks as a great places for sports equipment in Suisse,hadn't been germany so close . My reservation for tomorrow is made and i will join for the snow shoe trail, although it will be waking up extremely early.

Looking forward to seeing you saturday morning, and i'm in contact with Rabina for the transportation.

Did you manage to arrange your snow shoes?
If not send me a PM if you'd like me to bring a second pair from Athleticum. i made my reservation today, and as written they have many snow shows for rent, and when i bring one set why shouldn't I be able to bring a second set.

what i think would need to know are your measures for shoe size and weight (these were the only two things i was asked to making my reservation)

Offer valid till 5 pm on friday

Howdy All,
Am still keen and very excited., fortunately I am already kitted up.
Anyone else going by train from HB tomorrow morning?
Cheers
Mike

Mike - we can do a collection for you at HB at 07:45 if you'd like a ride with ElggDK, Silver Locker currently full. PM or e-mail me.

Everyone who signed up for this event has been sent an e-mail with all the details. Due to avalanche warnings, we have chosen to take an alternative route rather than the one originally planned.

Hey,
Thanks for organising. Shame on the original plan but still looking forward to it. See you all bright and early