Bitcoin is not helping!!
Higher power consumption than Finland – should Switzerland ban bitcoin? A single bitcoin transaction consumes about the same amount of electricity as a household does in 1.5 months. The Greens now want to regulate Bitcoin more closely. The industry is … Read More
The Gold Treasure in Erstfeld, Switzerland
The Celtic Gold Treasure was found on August 20, 1962, in Erstfeld, Canton of URI, located in central Switzerland, by two Italian workers. The sensational find was under a mighty boulder at a depth of about 9 meters – on … Read More
12 Easy Steps to Backpack Safety
Now that we are all getting ready to hit the road or the mountains, walking, and hiking, it is important to do it in a safe way! Risk Factors/Prevention Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly can cause muscle … Read More
Despite Corona, increasing Alpine Accidents
Accident numbers increased as soon as the restrictions eased up Last year, 3471 people found themselves in an emergency in the Swiss Alps and had to be rescued. That is more than ever before. 112 people had fatal accidents while … Read More
Village of Zumdorf, Population: 3 people
History of Zumdorf, the smallest Village in Switzerland with a population of 3 people, Father, and 2 Sons! In 1851 Zumdorf had 50 inhabitants but then was buried by a huge avalanche. Zumdorf is currently (2017) inhabited all year round … Read More