Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This is the story and photos of our second chapter in the visit in Pontresina in the Engadine.

Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This was our last hike in Pontresina, and the one with the best views of the entire amazing region.

Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This was a serious climb up to spectacular glacier views.

Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This was a simple, casual hike with spectacular views of the mountains off the Bernina Pass above Pontresina.

Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This is one of our favorite hikes in the Pontresina region, climbing to an alpine hut with spectacular glacier views.

Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This is the story and photos of our first chapter in the visit, at Mount Pilatus above Lucerne.

Michele and I are spending a month or so in Switzerland, to chill and to hike. This is an overview of the trip, with pointers to different parts of the story and photo albums.

In June, Brian and I spent 3 days hiking in the White Mountains. On our third day, a glorious day to be hiking, we climbed Mt. Madison and Mt. Adams.