Karen Herold – Reconnecting with the Swiss Alps

Karen Herold, her husband, and her sister hiked the Haute Route from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland. Among many reasons to do this beautiful hike was the chance to reconnect with the Swiss geography and relatives Karen’s family knew growing up with their Swiss father.  Long ago Karen was an attorney, and now she’s involved in a variety of environmental causes.  She always has her next adventure germinating.

Hear Karen’s tale of reuniting with family as they hiked the Alps

This is a spectacular and demanding hike: a strenuous high-level traverse in the French and Swiss Alps, walking from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland.

The route traverses below the summits of ten out of the twelve of the highest peaks in the Alps, and crosses several high passes. The highest pass is at 2964m (9,800ft).

6:30 PM Thursday, September 24 at Fields Pond Audubon Center,
216 Fields Pond Road, Holden, ME

FMI contact Education Co-Chair Nancy Jacobson.