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title: "Before You Go: Weather on the Walker's Haute Route"
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Hi fellow hiker, weather on the Walker's Haute Route can be a fickle beast. In this email, we share some weather-related tips.

| View in browser Hi fellow hiker,   Weather is one of the biggest factors that determines the success of your hike. One moment you may warmed by the sun, and the next, peppered with pellets of ice. It's important to have an accurate weather forecast so you are not caught in a compromising position.   Below, we've attached some links to important sources of weather and trail conditions information, as well as a video outlining how to protect yourself in a storm. We will talk more about mountain safety in a future email, but we've included two safety-related videos, as well, as a small preview.     Best regards, Pygmy Elephant WEATHER CONDITIONS You will be hiking through two countries and they both have their own weather forecasting service. Thankfully, they're quite good. Click the links below to find the weather forecast for your current region. (We recommend bookmarking them for easy access.) Chamonix Valley weather forecast MeteoSwiss weather forecast HIKING CONDITIONS Mountain-Forecast.com provides information on current conditions of peaks in the area where you will be hiking. Just choose your preferred peak on the map and then, on the peak's "Forecasts" page, choose the correct elevation for your hike.   MeteoSwiss also provides a hazard map that shows meteorological and other natural hazards in Switzerland. Just choose your preferred map and your current region. Mountain-Forecast mountain conditions MeteoSwiss hazard map LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Ask your hotel reception and hut wardens about current route conditions. Most of the accommodations, especially the mountain huts, have some of the most up-to-date information on trails, including potential dangers. AVALANCHE DANGER The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research provides an excellent resource for avalanche danger levels in Swiss territory. WSL avalanche risk VIDEO LINKS How to Stay Safe Backpacking in a Storm Hike Safety: What to Do if You Get Lost Top Tips for Staying Safe while Hiking For inquiries regarding your specific itinerary, please contact your group leader or key travel builder. If you have any questions about the content of this email, feel free to reply here. Pygmy Elephant, 306 S Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067 +1 (414) 377 3555 Unsubscribe \| Manage Preferences |
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