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CANCELED — Snow Fort Adventure

Escape into the heart of the Swiss Alps for an unforgettable weekend!

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🏞 Immerse yourself and feel the ultimate outdoor experience in the pristine winter wonderland at Swiss Alps, Bonaduz. Build your very own snow fort and sleep within at 6561 feet elevation. You'll get to embrace the silence of the snow-covered landscape, the starry sky, sleeping in your own cozy igloo, the simplicity of life!

✨ Here are some highlights of “Snow Fort Adventure”:

  • Hike on snowshoes in the Swiss Alps
  • Typical Swiss: cheese fondue evening
  • Build a snow fort and sleep in it at over 2100 meters – Wine and Cooking in the evening
  • Sunset and sunrise in front of the snow fort & stargazing at night
  • Catch a peak on snowshoes
  • Swiss style: down the mountain by sledge instead of cable car

⏳ Here is the itinerary of the trip: 

  • Day 1: Arrival | Ascent: 100m | Decent: 100m | Duration: ~2 hrs. | Accommodation: Mountain Hut Feldis
  • Day 2: Ascent: 250m | Descent: 50m | Duration: ~1 hrs. | Accommodation: Snow Fort
  • Day 3: Ascent: 350m | Descent: 550m | Duration: ~4 hrs. | Departure

🎒 Packing list:

  • Multi day backpack
  • Sun protection
  • Rain pants, hiking pants, light hardshell pants, pull-over, warm jacket, beanie, insulated gloves, t-shirts, underwear, ski socks, winter hiking boots
  • Insulated bottle
  • Waterproof packing bags for spare clothes
  • Minimalist toiletry bag, headlamp, earplugs
  • Small first aid
  • ID, credit card, some euro, water bottle, energy bars

Due to the heightened risk of this adventure, we require each participant to obtain Mountain Search and Rescue insurance. Call Outdoor Recreation for further details. 

* Feb. 7-9 Trip has been canceled. Feb. 21-23 Trip is available.

Cost

$1500 per person

Registration Information

Call or visit Outdoor Recreation to register by Feb. 5th (for Feb. 21-23 trip).

Program
Outdoor Recreation