2020-10-06 stress test

The moment when todays muddy mountain hike became the first snow hike of the season. Also a (first-ish) stress test for my new hiking boots. Heavy rain/sleet, mud, and before we reached the summit, yesterdays snow on the track. This is the view between the showers. Most of the time we didn‘t see more than a few meters. Still a great outdoor day and good we carried the lightweight crampons to be safe in the very steep and exposes sections, rain gear, gloves and hats.
Bregenzer Wald, Vorarlberg, Austria. 2090 msl.

[Shutterbug]

That looks like a tough hike. Beautiful view for your effort.

[sheri]

Wow, looks high. Spectacular.

[Kathy]

This is a view I'll never see in person. It looks as if you're on top of the world.

[Sylvia]

spectacular view

[Poppo Livy]

Looks like a great place to hike

[Melvina McCaw]

Wow what a wonderful view I am sure it made every step worth while. Wonderful landscape and story image! Fav

[Joan Robillard]

Doesn't sound like fun to me. BUt I am sure you loved it.

[Lisa Savill]

Lovely to see snow. Those mountains are amazing. Nice capture.

[Anne ❀]

I'd love to try that hike. Awesome pic, amazing view, hope the new boots performed to expectations.

[Esther Rosenberg]

wow, you are hiking in this? that amazing. what a view , nice shot

[Jane Pittenger]

Amazing view...”there is no bad weather, just bad clothing”. Sounds like you had the right clothing

[haskar]

Looks like a great trip for seasoned tourists. A wonderful view.

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely capture of your hike. Looks testing indeed!

[Lil H]

Hope the boots passed with flying colors.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Wow, quite the hike I'd say. But wow, how beautiful!

[Joanne Diochon]

Wonderful view off to the distant horizon.

[Nick]

Great picture, it Looks seriously dangerous

[Bob Zwolinsky]

Looks better large and even better on black

[Ellen Bogenschutz]

I like the composition: the foreground trail leading to the spectacular view. Well done getting up there, and well done photo to commemorate your achievement!