Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Because of the weather situation in the Alps, we were not able to a dayhike on day four of the course.

During the morning we had theory blocks on climate change and what is meant on the mountains (changing in avalanche dangers, change on flora and fauna, change in weather extremes, change in snow elevations, etc).

In the afternoon we were lucky that we had a weather window and did an Orienteering test around the village (compass, map).

In the evening we had some time to learn for the tests of tomorrow. Fingers crossed y'all!

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social replied  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

Day five and the last day of the course. This means: decision day! In the morning we hiked a sharp T4 ridge and of course all participants took the lead for a section of the hike.

Half way we had a small practical and theoretical exam, which will be a part of the final assessment.

In the afternoon everyone will have a final talk with the course leader where we get feedback and hear the final verdict.

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
weit_im_westen
@weit_im_westen@nrw.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Now that I'm back from vacation and people who saw my status images say "how did you carry your equipment up the hills!? " - No need to do that.
I have a complete Sony DSLR equipment, used it 20 years, but do not need it anymore, all shots are taken with a mid class xiaomi mobile phone.🤷‍♂️

But learning to take pictures with manual settings for so many years was the best training for me and my sense of perspective. Let's reduce now, I'm ready.

#landscapephotography #seascapes #mountains #hiking

The image depicts a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a person is sitting on a rocky outcrop, providing a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The mountains are covered in lush green vegetation, with steep, rugged slopes and sharp peaks. A winding river or fjord cuts through the valley, reflecting the sunlight and adding a serene element to the rugged terrain. The sunlight casts shadows on the mountains, highlighting their texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the person appearing small against the grandeur of the landscape.
The image depicts a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a person is sitting on a rocky outcrop, providing a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The mountains are covered in lush green vegetation, with steep, rugged slopes and sharp peaks. A winding river or fjord cuts through the valley, reflecting the sunlight and adding a serene element to the rugged terrain. The sunlight casts shadows on the mountains, highlighting their texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the person appearing small against the grandeur of the landscape.
The image depicts a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a person is sitting on a rocky outcrop, providing a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The mountains are covered in lush green vegetation, with steep, rugged slopes and sharp peaks. A winding river or fjord cuts through the valley, reflecting the sunlight and adding a serene element to the rugged terrain. The sunlight casts shadows on the mountains, highlighting their texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the person appearing small against the grandeur of the landscape.
weit_im_westen
@weit_im_westen@nrw.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Now that I'm back from vacation and people who saw my status images say "how did you carry your equipment up the hills!? " - No need to do that.
I have a complete Sony DSLR equipment, used it 20 years, but do not need it anymore, all shots are taken with a mid class xiaomi mobile phone.🤷‍♂️

But learning to take pictures with manual settings for so many years was the best training for me and my sense of perspective. Let's reduce now, I'm ready.

#landscapephotography #seascapes #mountains #hiking

The image depicts a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a person is sitting on a rocky outcrop, providing a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The mountains are covered in lush green vegetation, with steep, rugged slopes and sharp peaks. A winding river or fjord cuts through the valley, reflecting the sunlight and adding a serene element to the rugged terrain. The sunlight casts shadows on the mountains, highlighting their texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the person appearing small against the grandeur of the landscape.
The image depicts a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a person is sitting on a rocky outcrop, providing a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The mountains are covered in lush green vegetation, with steep, rugged slopes and sharp peaks. A winding river or fjord cuts through the valley, reflecting the sunlight and adding a serene element to the rugged terrain. The sunlight casts shadows on the mountains, highlighting their texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the person appearing small against the grandeur of the landscape.
The image depicts a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a person is sitting on a rocky outcrop, providing a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The mountains are covered in lush green vegetation, with steep, rugged slopes and sharp peaks. A winding river or fjord cuts through the valley, reflecting the sunlight and adding a serene element to the rugged terrain. The sunlight casts shadows on the mountains, highlighting their texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the person appearing small against the grandeur of the landscape.
dillyd
@dillyd@turtleisland.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

After an extra long day yesterday, I finished work early today. And I went "hiking". In quotation marks because it was a very slow and relaxed affair, stopping often to smell the air and watch the bugs and hug the trees.
#hiking
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

The tour that we had to plan for day three of the course was long, probably too long (for the predicted weather). This was (as sort of expected) to simulate the need for a change of the planned tour to one of the planned variants (which we always need to have).

During role playing everyone had to play a different character (person pushing for the original route, one that suggested a split of the group, a complete break-off of the tour, etc). The acting tour leader had to decide based on the various inputs (people, weather, terrain) what to do.

During the way down we had a simulate first aid situation that had to be taken care of.

All this where more and more the tour leader has to take his responsibility as if the course leader was not there. All in all a very educational day.

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Because of the weather situation in the Alps, we were not able to a dayhike on day four of the course.

During the morning we had theory blocks on climate change and what is meant on the mountains (changing in avalanche dangers, change on flora and fauna, change in weather extremes, change in snow elevations, etc).

In the afternoon we were lucky that we had a weather window and did an Orienteering test around the village (compass, map).

In the evening we had some time to learn for the tests of tomorrow. Fingers crossed y'all!

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
SunnJax 🌞🏳️‍🌈 :Fire_Pride:
@SunnJax@tech.lgbt  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Met some wild turkeys as well. 🦃🌾

#hiking #birds#Colorado

A small flock of dark colored wild turkeys, roaming and foraging among grasses and pine needles on a hillside underneath some pine trees and next to a hiking trail.
A small flock of dark colored wild turkeys, roaming and foraging among grasses and pine needles on a hillside underneath some pine trees and next to a hiking trail.
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

The second day of the course had (as all days will have) a focus on tour planning. Where we went off the tracks on day 1, today we mostly stayed on them (T1-T3, with a nice exposed ridge T4).

Main topic was the use of a static rope to secure people during difficult sections (e.g. because of washed away sections, a mental blockade, etc). We learned that a Tourenleiter is allowed to fix a rope to him/herself and to a participant, but never at the same time (so we can let someone down, but in case we notice we can hold him/her anymore, we will have to let go). We learned how to prevent such situations, but nothing is bulletproof.

Every course member lead a part of the hike, learning the ropes by doing, with a watching eye of the course leader. Feedback rounds did not miss of course.

A good day.

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

The tour that we had to plan for day three of the course was long, probably too long (for the predicted weather). This was (as sort of expected) to simulate the need for a change of the planned tour to one of the planned variants (which we always need to have).

During role playing everyone had to play a different character (person pushing for the original route, one that suggested a split of the group, a complete break-off of the tour, etc). The acting tour leader had to decide based on the various inputs (people, weather, terrain) what to do.

During the way down we had a simulate first aid situation that had to be taken care of.

All this where more and more the tour leader has to take his responsibility as if the course leader was not there. All in all a very educational day.

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

The first full day of the course started with a theory block on tour planning. Afterwards we went out for a hike "into the wild". We had plotted a tour of the beaten track through steep grassy and forest terrain. Focus was on navigation (without GPS, that is off limits this week) and the risks posed by the route. In the afternoon we had another theory block on tour planning (this time more focussed on weather).

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

The second day of the course had (as all days will have) a focus on tour planning. Where we went off the tracks on day 1, today we mostly stayed on them (T1-T3, with a nice exposed ridge T4).

Main topic was the use of a static rope to secure people during difficult sections (e.g. because of washed away sections, a mental blockade, etc). We learned that a Tourenleiter is allowed to fix a rope to him/herself and to a participant, but never at the same time (so we can let someone down, but in case we notice we can hold him/her anymore, we will have to let go). We learned how to prevent such situations, but nothing is bulletproof.

Every course member lead a part of the hike, learning the ropes by doing, with a watching eye of the course leader. Feedback rounds did not miss of course.

A good day.

#Hiking#SAC#Tourenleiter
Sander Meijer
@bergmeister@mountains.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

New area also means new mountain hut! The Brisenhaus (1752m) is easily reachable (T2) and is a popular destination for day guests. It is situated at a terrace and has therefore a nice view (they can even use the sellibg point that they have lake view, which technically would be correct.

#Brisenhaus#MountainHuts#Hiking
Joel Carnat 📷
@moments@gts.tumfatig.net  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

De Puy Mary à Puy de Peyre-Arse par la Brèche de Roland.

#Cantal #Auvergne #France #photography #tourism #hiking

Vue sur le Puy Bataillouse lors de l’ascension du Puy de Peyre-Arse. Un chemin de cailloux marqué le passage des randonneurs. La végétation alterne entre vert et jaune selon l’état de sécheresse et le type de plante. Le ciel est bleu avec quelques nuages.
Vue sur le Puy Bataillouse lors de l’ascension du Puy de Peyre-Arse. Un chemin de cailloux marqué le passage des randonneurs. La végétation alterne entre vert et jaune selon l’état de sécheresse et le type de plante. Le ciel est bleu avec quelques nuages.
Vue sur le Puy Bataillouse lors de l’ascension du Puy de Peyre-Arse. Un chemin de cailloux marqué le passage des randonneurs. La végétation alterne entre vert et jaune selon l’état de sécheresse et le type de plante. Le ciel est bleu avec quelques nuages.
weit_im_westen
@weit_im_westen@nrw.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago
#today #vesteralen #silentsunday #hiking #Photomonday #mountainmonday#norway #OutdoorAdventures #seascape #landscape
The image depicts a stunning mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a grassy hillside with patches of green grass and a large, moss-covered rock. The middle ground features a serene lake nestled in a valley, surrounded by lush greenery. The background showcases towering, rugged mountains with sharp peaks, creating a dramatic contrast against the sky. The mountains are partially shrouded in mist, adding depth to the scene. The overall color palette is vibrant, with the greens of the grass and trees, the blues of the sky and water, and the grays and browns of the rocky terrain. The image captures the natural beauty and tranquility of the landscape, with no visible human presence or man-made structures.
The image depicts a stunning mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a grassy hillside with patches of green grass and a large, moss-covered rock. The middle ground features a serene lake nestled in a valley, surrounded by lush greenery. The background showcases towering, rugged mountains with sharp peaks, creating a dramatic contrast against the sky. The mountains are partially shrouded in mist, adding depth to the scene. The overall color palette is vibrant, with the greens of the grass and trees, the blues of the sky and water, and the grays and browns of the rocky terrain. The image captures the natural beauty and tranquility of the landscape, with no visible human presence or man-made structures.
The image depicts a stunning mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a grassy hillside with patches of green grass and a large, moss-covered rock. The middle ground features a serene lake nestled in a valley, surrounded by lush greenery. The background showcases towering, rugged mountains with sharp peaks, creating a dramatic contrast against the sky. The mountains are partially shrouded in mist, adding depth to the scene. The overall color palette is vibrant, with the greens of the grass and trees, the blues of the sky and water, and the grays and browns of the rocky terrain. The image captures the natural beauty and tranquility of the landscape, with no visible human presence or man-made structures.