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In much of the world, backpacking means a a rugged pair of boots, a heavy pack slung over the shoulders, a sleeping pad on the ground, and freeze-dried food. But in the Swiss Alps, backpacking can be ...

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Hilary and I wandered a grassy meadow at 7,500 feet near a dried-up mountain lake called Hundssee, searching for a spot to lay out our sleeping bags and bivy sacks. The wind had picked up in the ...