Guided Snowshoeing Day Hike in Niederrickenback (Nidwalden)

What's the plan?

We meet at 08:35am at Niederrickenbach valley cable car station.

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We will take a remote cable car to the tiny village and convent of Niederrickenbach, meander through idyllic wintry woodland, and weave a snowy ascent to the hut, where you can savour a warm meal, or bring your own*, before we wend our way back. (*Picnic lunches permitted in exchange for a donation towards their Nepalese drinking water project).

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The route we take and distance we cover will depend on the snow conditions on the day and the ability of the group.

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Technical info: 8km - 675m ascent - 675m descent

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Requirements

To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience needed.

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Insurance

It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

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How to get there

If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:

• Zurich HB 07:10 - 08:30 Niederrickenbach (via Luzern)
• Niederrickenbach 16:24 - 17:51 Zurich HB (via Luzern) - depending on the time the event finishes

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If you are traveling by car: A2 from Lucerne towards Gotthard to the Stans-Süd exit, 3.5 kilometers in the direction of Engelberg, after Dallenwil turn left at the signpost to the valley station of the Dallenwil-Niederrickenbach cable car. Free parking at Parkplatz Talstation, 6383 Wolfenschiessen.

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Cable car return CHF 26.40 / 13.20 with Halbtax / inc. in GA.

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Kit list

Day clothing essentials

• Winter hiking boots
• Base layers
• Hiking or skiing trousers
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Thin gloves
• Thick gloves

Technical gear

• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
• Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
• Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"

F&B

• Water
• Thermal bottle for tea
• Snacks
• Packed lunch

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

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Equipment rental

You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:

• Snowshoes and poles: CHF 15
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 25

You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.

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Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 85.

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Included in price

• Guided day hike with an international mountain leader, in a small group
• Basic avalanche briefing to make sure everyone knows how to use the equipment

Not included in price

• Transport to/from Niederrickenbach
• Packed lunch
• Drinks & snacks
• Equipment rental

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Group size

Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

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By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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