Demeljoch Hike

Published on 2008-10-5 by Michael Stanton

Hike on Demeljoch

October 5, 2008

I hiked up from the Sylvensee just as dawn was breaking. About 400 meters up I was surpised to be in snow. After 800 meters, it was clear my tennis shoes wouldn't hold up to the continued half-meter of snow, so I stopped for a look around on the scenic ridge. It looked like winter in all directions! Everything over 1100 meters elevation or so was white. But at least there was blue sky and warm sun. I hiked down, taking a huge spill once when a hidden root on the trail surprised me. Got up covered in snow. Winter is here!