We're back again from another over-night stay and we have 2 guest bloggers for you, to reflect the split in the programme. Kieran, first, on the over 14s and then Freya on the under 14s.Kieran:
Today we went up to the Frundun Hutte to do the Snow and Ice Workshop. It began as a cable car 
ride to lake Oeschinensee, from there we had a four hour hike up a mountain that was really steep and all up hill and we all had really heavy packs because the water at the hut was not drinkable so we needed enough water for the walk there and back.
ride to lake Oeschinensee, from there we had a four hour hike up a mountain that was really steep and all up hill and we all had really heavy packs because the water at the hut was not drinkable so we needed enough water for the walk there and back. Once we got there we had our lunch and admired the view, then we put on our extra layers and went out onto the ice and got lowered into a crevass and wandered around on the glacier, roped up all the way. Then we went back to the hutte for a dinner of carrot and coriander soup and spaghetti bolognaise and we all had seconds/thirds of both, we then retired to our dorm to sleep in our comfy beds.
Freya:
Today we got a cable car up to Berghotel Schwarenbach. When we arvived at Schwarenbach there was one room that we all slept in, the girls in one section of the room and the boys and leaders in another, although they were very close together (a bit too close:)). After playing in the park, which contained a hammock, a round-about and a rocking horse, we went to a really nice restaurant. For dinner we had pasta and sauce - it was very yummy mummy (: then we all went off to bed, it was a bit cramped and we weren't allowed to talk:( but it was still quite nice with the view and it was a nice place to stay(:
Editor's note:
Not much to add to that. The Frunden Hutte is up about 2,500m, and is around 900m of vertical climb; quite a slog. The under 14s had a more relaxed day with a trip on the Sunnbuhl lift, taking them up to 1,800m, so another 200m of climb to the Schwarenbach, which is about an hour's walk (pic 1). The bunk room is comfortable but basic (pic 2). Hopefully I will add some pics from the Snow & Ice, once I can get them from the other guys.
Dave
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