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Natural High

Sunshack | July 18th 2009 by Sonya

I set off from Bendolla to hike to the Roc D'Orzival. My route took me through the Abondance area, which in winter is my favourite ski itinerary. It's quite a sharp climb and the area looks so different in summer, with features that I don't get to se read more

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Weather 1 - Hiker 0

Sunshack | July 15th 2009 by Sonya

I set off to hike in Grimentz several days running, and turned back each day because the weather was not good. I was surprised at the amount of snow on the walking routes and as I was walking alone, I opted to turn around as the hills were very quiet read more

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Getting Down To Business

Sunshack | July 13th 2009 by Sonya

My life is unfortunately not all skiing, hikes and Tarte au Myrtilles, so, having waved bye to Andy who was heading to the UK, the next day I started on the job in hand. As a warm up, I totally masked out the apartment, and then painting the ceiling read more

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Chilling

Sunshack | July 10th 2009 by Sonya

As it was my Birthday, and I'd managed to sprain my ankle on the Schwarzhorn, we decided to have an easy day, as it was a Sunday after all. So we drive up to the Dam and have a good look round, It's pretty spectacular, and the view of the right side read more

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All New and Very Shiny

Sunshack | July 4th 2009 by Sonya

Today is the official inauguration of the new Zinal Cable Car cabins. They will carry more people, offering a better view up to the existing destination Sorebois. The old cabins are looking elderly and a little forlorn in the car park. read more