Thursday, October 1, 2026

Switzerland


Trip Notes ~ 2027 February
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Hotel Info: 

Interlaken – Expected Weather: average daytime highs reaching 2.9°C (37.2°F) and average overnight lows dropping to -6.5°C (20.3°F)
Wengen - During the last two weeks of February are characterized by cold winter weather, reliable alpine snow conditions, and average temperatures ranging from a low of about -11.8°C (10.8°F) to a high of -3.7°C (25.4°F).
Grindelwald - During the last two weeks of February 2027, Grindelwald expects cold alpine weather with daytime highs around 27°F to 39°F (-3°C to 4°C) and nighttime lows dropping to 10°F to 26°F (-12°C to -3°C). Frequent snow showers and crisp, freezing conditions are typical during this peak winter period February 12-22, 2027
Aguille du Midi - In late February, Chamonix experiences cold, snowy winter weather with valley temperatures generally ranging from a low of -5°C to -15°C (21°F to 5°F) up to a daytime high of around 3°C to 4°C (37°F to 39°F), and significantly colder, sub-zero wind chills at higher mountain elevations.


12 Fri - Travel to Interlaken
13 Sat - Arrive - Transfer to Hotel - Rest
14 Sun - Rest - Explore Interlaken
15 Mon - 
16 Tue
17 Wed
18 Thu
19 Fri
20 Sat
21 Sun
22 Mon – Travel Home

Equipment ~ Clothing ~ Plan for Weather
North Face Backpack + Hiking pole
Clothes 
Toque (hat/buff), gloves, UV Sunglasses, HIGH SPF sunscreen,
Wind/waterproof shell
N Face Hoody
Fleece top
Underwear x 3
Thermal bottoms x 2 (light and mid weight)
Thermal Tops x 3 (light x 2, mid-weight)
Shirts x 3
Socks x 3
Boots with good traction

Bath Kit – Medicine, Deodorant, toothbrush / floss stick, lotion, lip balm

Electronics

iPad
iPhone
Airpods Max, charger/cords, battery

Cameras 

Film: hP5+ 400 (B&W) Kodak Ektar 100
Accessorie: +1 52mm lens cap, neoprene lens cover, Nikon 81a or 81b (stronger) warming filter

Create a page on an Alpine Camera Kit & Photography notes. (Bright, Cloudy, weather/temp considerations)

Notes: Research base layers and fleece, research phone plans, What's App, WiFi calling

Purchase: Zero sandals – Old Navy Tech Pants -

Exercise: Quartz Ridge once per week

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