Hike Your Way to Good Health
One way that I stay fit is by hiking. Since I live in a state surrounded by beautiful mountains, caves, and rock formations, there are plenty of places to hike for a day or for a week long trip. I even go trail running during the warmer months.
Although I frequently travel to beautiful hiking destinations throughout the state, for my next vacation I decided to fulfill my life long dream of visiting Europe. I decided to combine my two passions of hiking and travel by hiking the Swiss Alps in Switzerland.
Although I am used to mountain air, I was amazed at the fresh, crisp air in the Alps. I hired a guide and hiked the traditional Haute route, which combined easy day hikes with more difficult ones that took us right next to steep passes and sometimes snowy conditions. I saw beautiful meadows next to glistening lakes, and even glaciers close by. Luckily, I had a superb guide so we safely made it to our cozy inn each night.
If you are an avid hiker and looking for a new physical challenge, try the rigorous hiking in the Swiss Alps!