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Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
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Vanlife Mexico: everything you need to know about the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico (La Paz to Mazatlán)

12 January 2022

Last Updated on 4 January 2024

Baja is one of the best destinations in the world for vanlife— whether it’s road-tripping down the peninsula in a converted van or just posting up for months at a beautiful beach in an RV, thousands of yearly travellers make Baja their home away from home.

And yet, so few of these travellers ever make the jaunt across to mainland Mexico! Although it may lack some of Baja’s ease and unspoilt ruggedness, the rest of Mexico more than makes up for it with a kaleidoscope of rich cultures, vibrant natural wonders, and some of the best food known to man. We’ve loved every minute of our time on the mainland and are eager to share how you can extend your road trip across the entire country!

This post describes all of the logistics & general considerations for taking the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico, including a comparison of the 2 companies and 2 routes offered, associated costs, instructions for obtaining a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) and other required documents, and detailed step-by-step instructions based on our experience in January 2022!

What's in this guide

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  • Overview: taking the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico
  • Baja ferry options
    • TMC or Baja Ferries
    • Mazatlán or Topolobampo
  • Our recommendation: La Paz to Mazatlán with TMC
    • How to book the ferry
    • Required documents for the ferry
    • Cost of the ferry
  • *How to take the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico
    • 0 | FMM at the US-Mexico border
    • 1 | Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for mainland Mexico
      • Required documents for the TIP
      • Where to get your TIP
      • ⚠️ How to get a TIP when your van exceeds the GVWR restriction
    • 2 | Drive to the Customs area at Pichilingue 
    • 3 | Have your vehicle weighed & measured
    • 4 | Purchase your ferry ticket
    • 5 | Drive to the loading area
    • 6 | Load your vehicle onto the ferry
    • 7 | Settle in for 16hrs of fun

Overview: taking the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico

  • There are 2 ferry companies operating between Baja and mainland Mexico: TMC and Baja Ferries. Both are totally reputable, but they operate on alternate days and there are some important pros/cons to either— discussed below!
  • All ferries depart from the Pichilingue port in La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur. 
  • Both TMC and Baja Ferries offer routes from La Paz to Mazatlán OR Topolobampo, Sinaloa on the mainland— these are also compared in this post (and shown on the map below).
  • Regardless of which company you choose, ferries to Mazatlán travel overnight (12-16hrs) and arrive in the morning on the following day. Ferries to Topolobampo are shorter (6-8hrs), but keep in mind that you’ll spend just as much time driving south to Mazatlán as you save on the crossing.
2 available ferry routes from La Paz to Mazatlán OR Topolobampo

Baja ferry options

TMC or Baja Ferries

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Baja and mainland Mexico:

  • TMC is primarily a cargo ferry, which means you’ll be joined by heaps of semi-trucks transporting cargo, but it’s the cheaper options AND the only company that will permit you to stay in your vehicle for the duration of the 16hr journey (a major plus when you’re in a van!)
  • Baja Ferries is primarily a passenger ferry, but you’re not permitted to stay in your vehicle— instead, you’ll be assigned a private room (standard room included in ticket price). These are reportedly very comfortable, but ultimately not worth the expense over TMC, in my opinion!
 TMCBAJA FERRIES
Days of operationMon, Wed, FriTues, Thurs, Sat
Where you’ll stayIn your van/RV (& free to roam about the ferry) In common area or private room (standard room incl. in price)
Available routesLa Paz— Mazatlán (16hrs)
La Paz— Topolobampo (8hrs)
La Paz— Mazatlán (12hrs)
La Paz— Topolobampo (6hrs)
Cost for driver + van (under 6m)5100p
3400p
6445p
5515p
Cost per additional passenger1300p
1050p
1650p
1290p
TOTAL COST (incl. 2ppl + 186p port tax)6586p = $316USD
4636p = $223USD
8281p = $398USD
6991p = $336USD
Breakdown of the Baja to mainland ferry options

Mazatlán or Topolobampo

There are also 2 route options, both available with either ferry company: La Paz, BCS to Mazatlán, Sinaloa OR La Paz, BCS to Topolobampo, Sinaloa.

  • The trip to Mazatlán is more expensive and slightly longer (12-16hrs), but it gets you straight to the good stuff— Sinaloa is known to be a difficult area for travellers and we were keen to bypass what we’d heard to be a fairly uneventful stretch of the state to make it down to Nayarit sooner.
  • The trip to Topolobampo is cheaper and more direct (6-8hrs), but the general consensus among overlanders is that the 6.5hrs of additional driving you’ll need to do just to get down to Mazatlán (and the fuel required as a result) pretty much negates the savings of a slightly cheaper ticket OR a shorter journey. Unless you have specific plans north of Mazatlán, the only real reason to choose this route is if the other route is booked out!
Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC

Our recommendation: La Paz to Mazatlán with TMC

How to book the ferry

Although it’s absolutely possible to arrive at the port and secure same-day ferry tickets, we’d heard too many horror stories to chance our dates (since we were meeting family on the mainland).

There’s no online booking system for TMC, so the easiest way to reserve your tickets is simply to call +52 612 123 9226 or visit the office directly in La Paz (click for exact location).

To secure your reservation, you’ll need to provide:

  • driver’s name
  • passenger(s)’ names
  • licence plate number
  • vehicle type (pricing is partially based on length)
  • contact phone number

Note that you can only book for a date within the next 2 weeks and that you won’t actually pay for your reservation until you arrive at the ferry port on your travel date.

Required documents for the ferry

In order to take the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico, you’ll need to present your:

  • Passport (no one actually asked to see the originals, we just showed colour copies)
  • Temporary Import Permit (more details below)
  • Licence (matching the TIP)
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Cost of the ferry

For our 2019 Dodge RAM Promaster 159″ (just barely under 6m) and 2 people sailing from La Paz to Mazatlán with TMC in January 2022, we paid 6400p ($307USD) + the requisite 189p ($9USD) ferry tax at Pichilingue for a total of 6586 pesos ($316USD). *current price as of 2024 = 7200p ($416USD)

Our exact breakdown from the fare sheet above:

  • Item 21: pick up y vannete comerciales, hasta 6 (van up to 6m, never mind that it’s not commercial, PLUS the driver)- 5,100p (as of 2024: increased to 5,900p)
  • Item 17: ayudante de operador (cost for each additional person, not counting the driver)- 1,300p

Read on for a step-by-step guide to the ferry crossing that details everything you need to organise for a successful journey to mainland Mexico!

Transportación Marítima de California - TMC

*How to take the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico

0 | FMM at the US-Mexico border

In order to get the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) required to legally bring your vehicle into mainland Mexico, you’ll need to have a valid FMM (tourist card), which is only issued at the US-Mexico border. Even if you completed the FMM paperwork online, you MUST have it stamped at the border for it to be valid!

As I’m writing this, we just met a couple who’d driven all the way down the peninsula to La Paz only to realise they needed an FMM for their vehicle import permit, so had to drive 20hrs back to Tijuana to obtain that small piece of paper and then drive ALL the way back 2 days later for the ferry. No joke… whatever you do, don’t miss this step!

Read more: A GUIDE TO CROSSING THE MEXICAN BORDER + ALL REQUIRED PERMITS (FMM & TIP)

Save time by filling out your FMM online before arriving at the border

1 | Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for mainland Mexico

Foreign-licenced vehicles require a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) to legally enter Mexico, but since the Baja Peninsula (and Sonora) are exempted from this regulation, it’s not something you’ll actually need until you get to the ferry port and prepare to cross to the mainland.

  • 6-month validity for vehicles
  • As of Dec 2021, costs 1200 pesos ($56USD)
  • PLUS a deposit ($400 for vans newer than 2007) that will be refunded when you return your permit & depart Mexico
  • If your vehicle is a “motorhome”: 10-year validity and NO deposit (read below to see how we got this for our van)

Required documents for the TIP

  • Validated FMM (Step 0 above)
  • Passport (original & colour copy)
  • Vehicle registration (original & colour copy)
  • Mexican auto insurance policy (read this post for my detailed recommendations)

You are legally required to have Mexican auto insurance before crossing the border and, after extensive research, I choose an affordable policy with Baja Bound (which worked in Baja & mainland Mexico). Spoiler: we had an ACCIDENT in Mexico a few months later and the agents at Baja Bound handled the entire process for us, from speaking to the police, getting insurance information from the other driver, and we didn’t pay a single PESO out of pocket— I truly can’t recommend this company highly enough!

Where to get your TIP

Typically, travellers organise their TIP in La Paz prior to purchasing a ferry ticket— the Banjercito office is right next to the customs line and should be the FIRST thing you do upon arrival to the port.

The better option, in my opinion, is to organise your TIP when you first cross the US-Mexico border— especially if you have a van, it will save you time and potential hassle on the day of your ferry crossing!

Several of Baja’s 6 land border crossings have the ability to issue TIPs and we got ours in Mexicali East/Calexico II.

⚠️ How to get a TIP when your van exceeds the GVWR restriction

A very important regulation to be aware of: TIPs are technically not issued to any non-motorhome vehicle whose gross vehicle weight rating exceeds 3.5 tons or 7,716lbs. This is obviously problematic for almost all converted vans (you can find your van’s GVWR on a sticker affixed to the driver’s door, as above)— but, of course, there’s a work-around!

If you, like us, have a van above the GVWR restriction & therefore can’t get a TIP as a normal vehicle, the BEST course of action is to argue that your van is, for all intents and purposes, a motorhome. 

The fact that our van is registered as a commercial cargo vehicle in the US was no help, but after showing our interior to several officers multiple times and INSISTING that it is como una casa rodante (like a motorhome) con una cama grande, baño, cocina, agua, refrigador… we finally got permission to be listed as a motorhome, which not only meant that we were able to get our TIP and legally enter Mexico, but also that our TIP was issued for 10 years and required no deposit— yay!

Find your van’s GVWR listed on a sticker affixed to the inside of the driver’s door
Vehicle weight restriction (GVWR)

2 | Drive to the Customs area at Pichilingue 

Both companies and both routes described previously operate through the Pichilingue ferry port just north of La Paz— you absolutely can’t miss it driving out of the city on Highway 11. 

When you enter the port at Pichilingue, there’s a large Customs area where all the trucks and passenger vehicles queue for inspection. We joined the “Nothing to Declare” line and were soon waved forward by government personnel, who checked our TIP against the van’s VIN number and the name on my licence and then took a very cursory look at our van contents before sending us along.

Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
“Nothing to Declare” as we entered Pichilingue

3 | Have your vehicle weighed & measured

Following directions from the staff, drive just past the TMC and Baja Ferries offices to a weigh station. You’ll be asked to pay a port tax (required just for being at the port that day, even if you don’t manage to get on the ferry); as of January 2022, this was 186 pesos ($9USD).

At the same time, your vehicle is being weighed and measured. In addition to the receipt for your port tax, you’ll be handed a slip of paper with relevant vehicle details (e.g. weight, length)— this should be presented to the staff at either ferry company to book a ticket.

For reference, our 2019 Dodge RAM Promaster 159″ is 5.994m (236in) long and 3,700kg (8,200lbs) fully loaded!

Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
The receipt from our Port Fee, paid while our van was on the scales

4 | Purchase your ferry ticket

Whether you called in advance to make a reservation or are hoping to score a same-day ticket, you’ll still need to take the aforementioned slip of paper with your vehicle weight and length to the ticket office (either TMC or Baja Ferries) located just to the right of the weigh-station.

  • For our 2019 Dodge RAM Promaster 159″ (just barely under 6m) and 2 people sailing from La Paz to Mazatlán in January 2022, we paid 6400p ($313USD) for our ferry ticket with TMC
  • Despite the schedule on their website and all their flyers listing 5pm as the departure, we were told that the boat wouldn’t depart until 6pm (and in reality, it was almost 7pm by the time we did leave— such is Mexico!)
Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
TMC Office located just beyond customs at the Pichilingue Port

5 | Drive to the loading area

When purchasing your ferry ticket, you should have been told the name of your specific ferry (Barco San Jorge, in our case)— drive towards your boat and staff will be there to direct you to an appropriate parking spot. 

Our van was parked here from about 2-4.30pm awaiting further instructions, but not long after we arrived, we were told that only the driver could stay with the vehicle during the loading process and I’d need to wait in the terminal with the other passengers until we were permitted to board on-foot at 4pm.

Make sure to bring a book or some other form of entertainment for this very boring and seemingly unnecessary experience…

Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
Loading our van onto the ferry

6 | Load your vehicle onto the ferry

Around 4.30pm, Dan finally received the eagerly awaited signal to pull forward for loading (and we doubt it would have been this early if he hadn’t said something to the staff!). What followed was a very stressful 10min of reversing onto the boat, with no fewer than 5 ferry staff simultaneously trying to direct the wheels around a strange curb at the rear of the ferry.

Previous travellers have suggested that the upper middle is the best spot to avoid sea sickness and the worst of the truck fumes, but in our haste to just get ON the boat, we decided we weren’t going to make any special requests.

By luck, we ended up pretty close to the middle on the upper deck anyway, which was still fairly nauseating, but thankfully not smelly (and who knows how much worse the motion might have been elsewhere)!

Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC

7 | Settle in for 16hrs of fun

Depending on whether you’re one of the first or last vehicles on the ferry (and whether you’re the partner who had to walk on at 4pm), you may find yourself with time to poke around the boat before you’ve even departed. You can get beautiful views from the upper decks and I even saw a sea turtle right alongside the ferry!

Included with your ferry ticket are vouchers for dinner and breakfast at the comedor. We expected very little from what is essentially a maritime cafeteria, but leave it to the Mexican people to whip up delicious food even at sea— our barbacoa, rice, beans, corn tacos, and jalepeños were good enough that we saved the leftovers for the following dinner!

There are also several passenger lounges with airplane seats and a flat screen TV, but I do not envy anyone who has to spend 16hrs in that room. We definitely preferred the option to hang out in our van, sleep in our own bed, and wake up to our usual routine, all while sailing onwards to the next adventure!

Ferry from Baja to Mexico La Paz Mazatlan TMC
Lounge on the TMC ferry

Bon voyage!

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Vanlife Baja & Mexico: A guide to crossing the border + all required permits (FMM & TIP)

The ultimate Baja camping guide (+ 35 of the best vanlife & RV campsites!)

Baja vanlife road trip itinerary for 1-3 months (+ driving directions & camping in 2023)

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Hey, I'm Brooke and I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (joined by my life/climbing partner, James). Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • Luke Forbing
    23 January 2024

    I’m looking to take the ferry but the opposite way. From the mainland to Baja. I already have my TIP. Do you know if I can get my deposit back in La Pez or do I have to cross the border back into the US? The van is getting close to its 6-month limit but I was able to refresh my FMM. I’m trying to figure out how long I can stay in Baja and not overstay either.

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  • april
    20 March 2023

    Do you know anything about dogs on the TMC ferry? She can hold it and use pee pads in my RV but not a great experience if I have to keep her in the RV. This may be an old blog but I had also heard that TMC is no longer sailing. Thank you for the post, good read

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    • brooke brisbine
      april
      16 November 2023

      Hi April, as far as I know, TMC is still sailing– if you have other information, maybe you can share it on here to help others?

      I know people who’ve taken dogs on the ferry, but yet again, I don’t know specifically if they are allowed out of the car. Since you’ve likely done the trip by now, I’d love to hear about your experience for future reference!

      Happy travels 🙂
      xx bb

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  • Jenny
    6 March 2023

    Hi! Thanks for all the great info! I’m taking our van from La Paz to Topolobampo and unable to get a TIP for tge vehicle online. Can I get it at the Banjercito in La Paz?

    Gracias!!

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    • brooke brisbine
      Jenny
      16 November 2023

      Hi Jenny,

      As far as I know, you can get the TIP in La Paz SO LONG AS you got your FMM when actually crossing the border. If you have any new information, please share to help future readers 🙂

      Happy travels!
      xx bb

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  • Enrique
    10 January 2023

    Thanks a lot for the detailed description of all events you had to go thru.

    This is something on my bucket list. my options are doing it on a motorcycle or a class A or C with less than 30ft. long.

    I have a couple of questions for you. One is in regards of carrying credit cards. I heard that AMEX is not widely accepted as Visa is, and of course check your CC for foreign transactions fees as some of them have these type of charges while others don’t.

    My other question is about your reserve waters (clean and black) in your van, as the trip is 16-18 hrs long. That in relationship with the cost of the weight ticket that you have to get and in case that you decide no to be in your vehicle but on the common area in the ship.

    I appreciate all the info provided in your article.

    Enrique

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    • brooke brisbine
      Enrique
      16 January 2023

      Hi Enrique, so glad you found this post helpful!

      You’re correct that AMEX isn’t widely accepted in Mexico, so Visa (and cash) are preferred. I’d also recommend having plenty of water in your vehicle for the journey– the weight added by water doesn’t affect the cost much at all, so better to be prepared!

      Wishing you a smooth journey,

      xx bb

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  • Mark Anthony
    22 December 2022

    Hi, thanks for an incredible informative article on crossing in the ferry. We live in Los Cabos and are planing to move to Xitlitla San Luis Potosí. We will be driving a Combi VW van. I had no clue what it would entail to take the ferry across. You set my mind at ease! Muchísimas gracias!

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    • brooke brisbine
      Mark Anthony
      16 January 2023

      Hi Mark, happy to hear you found this information helpful in planning your own crossing! All the unknowns were pretty stressful, but after having done it, I am relieved to say that it’s totally manageable!

      Happy sailing onto the next adventure in SLP 🙂

      xx bb

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  • Elisia
    5 July 2022

    Thank you so much for this! So clear and beautifully written!!! Any tips for being all the way near Cabo with a car that I drove over the Mexicali border and did not get an FMM?

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    • brooke brisbine
      Elisia
      5 July 2022

      Hi Elisia, so glad this post was helpful!

      I’ve heard from several people in a similar situation that their only option was to drive all the way back to the border to get their FMM and then drive all the way back to La Paz again for the ferry… It seems like there ought to be a way to get it issued down south, but as recently as Dec/Jan this year, two sets of people I met said they found no other solution than driving back. Wishing you luck— if you can, please come back here and share what you end up doing, it may help others in a similar position!

      xx bb

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  • Marco
    28 June 2022

    Hi, you article is very helpful for me and I want to thank you. Also there is something I don’t understand. You wrote that you paid 316 USD for the trip on the ferry with your car, but it says on their price sheet that it is 3000 just for a motorcycle, i plan on crossing this summer with my motorcycle and I was wondering what was the real price, thank you.
    Marco

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    • brooke brisbine
      Marco
      28 June 2022

      Hi Marco,

      The price quoted on the sheet for a motorcycle is 3000 Mexican Peso = $150USD, so much cheaper than the cost I paid for my van with 2 people 🙂

      Hope that helps!
      bb

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🦆 La Route du Miam: intimate 6-table restaurant serving legendary duck— the menu is bascially 3 options, but the duck-fat potatoes are mind-blowing, the wine selection is excellent, and the owners are impossibly charismatic (expect to leave with multiple kisses)
🍨 Finoccio: local-fave ice creamery with endless flavours
☕️ La Claque: small cafe with excellent coffee, matcha, kombucha etc
🍷 La Treille Bar à Vin: natural wine + small plates with charming outdoor seating
🍸 Soho: trendy bar with a good value happy hour 5-8pm
  • paris on (fuji)film 🇫🇷🥐🧀✨

we’d originally planned to spend June climbing in the French + Swiss Alps… but after I had knee surgery at the end of April, we had to pivot to something a little more recovery-friendly.

so we changed our flights from Geneva to Paris and instead spent a couple weeks sipping cocktails, making croissants, wandering through charming galleries, catching up with some of our favourite humans, and racking up steps around the city in an effort to get me hiking-capable asap. 

not exactly the summits we’d planned, but time well-spent all the same 💛 #fujifilmx100vi
  • 2-WEEK KYUSHU ITINERARY ✨

the perfect active road trip for exploring Japan’s 3rd largest island!

Days 1-2: Fukuoka
-  pick up hire car
-  Momochi district
-  Nanzo-in reclining Buddha
-  Gion district temples
-  Fukuoka yatai
-  Itoshima coast + Keya No Oto hike

Days 3-4: Beppu
-  Jigoku Seven Hells
-  Mt Tsurumi or Mt Yufu hike
-  Himeji-jo Castle
-  stay at Kunisakisou & make use of private onsen

Days 5-6: Aso
- Mt Aso National Park (countless amazing hikes!)
- best restaurants: 阿蘇内牧カレー屋 BATH (katsu curry) + Meshi no Yamaichi (beef bowls with endless toppings)
- best onsen (tattoos ok for private bathing): Yunoyado Irifune + 阿蘇内牧音泉 湯楽

Day 7: Kumamoto
- Takachiho Gorge
- GorogoTaki Waterfall

Days 8-10: Kirishima
-  Mt Karakunidake (10km hike)
-  Mt Kaimondake (7km hike)
-  Sakurajima Nagisa Foot Bath (free 100m baths with view of volcano) + Sakurajima active volcano

Days 11-13: Yakushima (car ferry to island)
-  Anbo Trail to Jomon Sugi
-  Mt Miyanoura scramble
-  Seibu Rindo Forest Path scenic drive

Day 14: return to Fukuoka
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  • The famous bowing deer of Nara 🦌✨

The ancient city of Nara is home to around 1,300 sacred deer (believed to be messengers to the gods!) roaming freely around the parks and temples. They are SO cute & friendly, and feeding the deer in Nara was a top highlight of my 6 weeks in Japan 🥹

Tips for visiting the deer:
🦌 head to Nara Park & you’ll find deer everywhere near Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha & Kofukuji. Look for shikadamari (deer meeting spots) & approach respectfully!
🍘 buy shika senbei (deer crackers) for ~¥200 from local vendors. Hold one up, bow & watch the deer bow back!
🚃 get here in ~45min from Kyoto or Osaka by train
🏯 this is a popular day trip, but I definitely recommend staying overnight in a traditional ryokan & eating at some of the amazing local restaurants
⏱️ the park is prettiest early in the morning or around sunset when it’s quieter, the light is soft & the deer are more relaxed
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  • it’s another “if it wasn’t so stupid beautiful, I’d never set foot in this country again because it’s bleeding me dry” kinda summer 🇨🇭🌸☀️🏔️🦋✨

(hands up if you feel personally victimised by Swiss prices but you can’t stay away because MOUNTAINS 😭😭)
  • magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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  • BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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  • This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑

In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅

But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time)

Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails!

Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
  • we’ve spent the last several weeks in Switzerland and, in many ways, I couldn’t have chosen a better destination for post-knee-surgery recovery— where else in the world can you get views like THIS with 1hr of easy hiking?!

I’m not sure I’ll ever truly prefer the accessibility of the Alps to true backcountry… but there’s no denying that I couldn’t be outside any other way right now and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the hundreds of gondolas, funiculars, and trains that connect non-hikers or mobility-impaired enthusiasts like myself to otherwise unreachable heights!

I’m enormously grateful for the opportunity to rehab my knee under legendary peaks rather than fluorescent indoor lights, so THANK YOU Switzerland 😍
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it’s another “if it wasn’t so stupid beautiful, I’d never set foot in this country again because it’s bleeding me dry” kinda summer 🇨🇭🌸☀️🏔️🦋✨ (hands up if you feel personally victimised by Swiss prices but you can’t stay away because MOUNTAINS 😭😭)
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨
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magical summer sunsets in Switzerland ✨ . . . . #swissalps #stoosridge #swisssummer #sunset
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BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹

just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 

luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!!

so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge

💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!!

- Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away
- Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train)
- Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility 
- Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake
- Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms
- Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views
- Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail
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#easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
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BEST EASY HIKES IN SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭❤️‍🩹 just 2 months after knee surgery, I found myself travelling through Switzerland— in search of easy hikes that were actually accessible post-op 🩼 luckily, there’s hardly a better place in the world for easy hiking than the Swiss Alps!! so whether you’re recovering from an injury, hiking with older parents/young children, or just a non-hiker who loves an epic view, this short list of HIGH VALUE viewpoints & hikes offer the most spectacular mountain scenery with minimal challenge 💸 BUDGET TIP: buy the Swiss Half Fare Card to save 50% all these gondolas and trains, which can seriously add up!! - Stoos Ridge: take the Stoosbahn to the little village of Stoos + walk about 15min to the chairlift that can take you all the way up to Fronalpstock— you can walk as little or as much as you want up here, the views are amazing right away - Riffelsee: take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to Riffelsee + hike 20min to the 2 beautiful alpine lakes (then either hike 1hr up to Gornergrat or catch the train) - Saxer Lücke: catch a gondola + hike 1hr (2.5km, 250m gain) to this amazing viewpoint— hardest on this list and not suitable for those with extremely limited mobility - Kleine Scheidegg: take the train or the gondola from Grindelwald + hike about 20min uphill to the lake - Jungfraujoch: from Kleine Scheidegg, take the gondola to Jungfraujoch + walk around the viewing platforms - Trockener Steg: take the gondola from Zermatt + walk 10min from the top of the cable car to the lake for incredible Matterhorn views - Oeschinensee: 20min walk from the top of the Kandersteg cable car to the lake (bus also available), then you can walk as little or as much as you want around the lake or on the famous Panorama Trail . . . . . #easyhikes #swissalps #matterhorn #jungfraujoch #oeschinensee #stoos #switzerland
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This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑

In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅

But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time)

Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails!

Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑

In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅

But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time)

Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails!

Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑

In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅

But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time)

Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails!

Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑

In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅

But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time)

Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails!

Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑

In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅

But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time)

Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails!

Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
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This is my 2nd summer back in Zermatt to climb the Matterhorn— and my 2nd summer NOT climbing the Matterhorn 😑 In 2023, a wicked snow storm blew through the night before my planned ascent and grounded all climbing parties… and then I had knee surgery less than 2 months before our repeat trip to Zermatt this year. I won’t lie, it’s been extremely disappointing to spend nearly 2 weeks in one of the most expensive places in the world, and STILL not do the thing I came here to do 😅 But alas, here we are in Zermatt again! (and apparently not for the last time) Even though we are slowly going bankrupt, it’s a gorgeous place to be in the summer with no shortage of amazing trails! Can’t wait to share some of what we’ve been up to— my first little hikes since surgery 🤩
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we’ve spent the last several weeks in Switzerland and, in many ways, I couldn’t have chosen a better destination for post-knee-surgery recovery— where else in the world can you get views like THIS with 1hr of easy hiking?!

I’m not sure I’ll ever truly prefer the accessibility of the Alps to true backcountry… but there’s no denying that I couldn’t be outside any other way right now and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the hundreds of gondolas, funiculars, and trains that connect non-hikers or mobility-impaired enthusiasts like myself to otherwise unreachable heights!

I’m enormously grateful for the opportunity to rehab my knee under legendary peaks rather than fluorescent indoor lights, so THANK YOU Switzerland 😍
we’ve spent the last several weeks in Switzerland and, in many ways, I couldn’t have chosen a better destination for post-knee-surgery recovery— where else in the world can you get views like THIS with 1hr of easy hiking?!

I’m not sure I’ll ever truly prefer the accessibility of the Alps to true backcountry… but there’s no denying that I couldn’t be outside any other way right now and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the hundreds of gondolas, funiculars, and trains that connect non-hikers or mobility-impaired enthusiasts like myself to otherwise unreachable heights!

I’m enormously grateful for the opportunity to rehab my knee under legendary peaks rather than fluorescent indoor lights, so THANK YOU Switzerland 😍
we’ve spent the last several weeks in Switzerland and, in many ways, I couldn’t have chosen a better destination for post-knee-surgery recovery— where else in the world can you get views like THIS with 1hr of easy hiking?!

I’m not sure I’ll ever truly prefer the accessibility of the Alps to true backcountry… but there’s no denying that I couldn’t be outside any other way right now and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the hundreds of gondolas, funiculars, and trains that connect non-hikers or mobility-impaired enthusiasts like myself to otherwise unreachable heights!

I’m enormously grateful for the opportunity to rehab my knee under legendary peaks rather than fluorescent indoor lights, so THANK YOU Switzerland 😍
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we’ve spent the last several weeks in Switzerland and, in many ways, I couldn’t have chosen a better destination for post-knee-surgery recovery— where else in the world can you get views like THIS with 1hr of easy hiking?! I’m not sure I’ll ever truly prefer the accessibility of the Alps to true backcountry… but there’s no denying that I couldn’t be outside any other way right now and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the hundreds of gondolas, funiculars, and trains that connect non-hikers or mobility-impaired enthusiasts like myself to otherwise unreachable heights! I’m enormously grateful for the opportunity to rehab my knee under legendary peaks rather than fluorescent indoor lights, so THANK YOU Switzerland 😍
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