Walking the Wild Series: The Hiker’s Haute Route from Chamonix France to Zermatt Switzerland, with Peter Hendrickson

"Walking the Wild" celebrates extraordinary trekking and backpacking adventures by Mountaineers members with stories, photography and information for other members to add those same experiences to their life list!

In this third evening event of grand photos and storytelling from the wilds of the world, Peter Hendrickson will tell of trekking the Hiker’s Haute Route through the Alps.  In addition to his photos, Peter will talk about how he and his wife decided to again pursue such a long trek (~115 miles), what it takes to prepare, European travel tips, the gear, the languages, the mountain huts, the food, the day-to-day stories, and the folks they encountered.

"In my 50 years of long walks in Tasmania, Nepal, Europe and South America, the two self-guided weeks from Mount Blanc to the Matterhorn remain unsurpassed for days of adventure and evenings of comfort.” 

-- Peter Hendrickson

Peter is an avid outdoorsman and a Mountaineer since 2005 where he serves as chair of the Seattle Branch. He and his wife, Nancy Temkin, instruct wilderness navigation, travel on snow and lead day hikes in the mountains plus night hikes in the city.  Drawn to the Salish Sea, they also paddle wooden kayaks built at their Redmond grassfed beef farm. Active traumatic brain injury researchers, their work fuels many of their travels.

Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be served. A ticket will be required to attend the event which is open to Mountaineers members and the general public $10 for members, $15 for general public, plus a small processing fee).  Get your ticket in advance and hold your spot for this great event!    Limited seats will be available, cash only, at the door.