Aug 7, Zermott & region

Post date: Aug 8, 2009 10:10:28 AM

Landed in Geneva (8am, Aug 7).

• Met my hiking buddy, Frank Mazer at the airport. He's spent the past 15 years hiking in the Alps during his summer vacation.
• Rented car -> drove to Zermott. Arrived by 2pm.
• One day I'm eating lunch in Salem, Or --- and the next day I'm eating lunch under the Matterhorn in Zermott, Switzerland.
• Staying at Pension Panorama in Rittinen (about an hour down the valley from Zermott). It's a tiny town located above St. Nikolaus.
• Went to (I)nformation in St. Nikolaus and they called a few places to check for vacancies. German speaking owner, so Frank was able to interpret.
• Drove car to Tasch. Parked. Took train up to Zermott. Caught some great views of the Matterhorn before the afternoon clouds arrived.
• Nice dinner in outdoor seating area, then back to pension and crashed. 33 hours without sleep (minimal shut-eye on plane).

Aug. 8.

• Morning clouds. Slept in until 9am. Then breakfast and planned for day.
• Hike from pension up to base of Ried Glacier. 3 to 4 hours on feet to get legs/body for upcoming hikes.