BERN, SWITZERLAND – The Swiss Scouts movement has been shocked by the death of a 13-year-old who fell 300 metres to his death during a hike Wednesday in canton Fribourg. Tighter controls were put in place a year ago by the group, reports TSR, to ensure the safety of young Scouts while nevertheless helping them learn to appreciate nature and the rugged outdoors.
A group of four youths, all age 13, was on a 48-hour hike from Charmey in Fribourg to Château-d’Oex in canton Vaud when the accident occurred in the area of Gruyere. One of them, from Bienne, slipped on the steep slopes, then fell. The others, in a state of shock, stayed put but were able to alert authorities.
Video, TSR (available only in Switzerland)
Michael Adelman, 17, died while on a 20-mile Boy Scout hike in the Florida Everglades. His family, who supported his efforts to become an Eagle Scout during his eight years as a Scout, are now suing the organization, saying its experienced leaders were not diligent enough and are at fault in his death. Some 3 million young people in the US are members of the Boy Scouts.
ABC Nightline video (9 minutes)
A three-hour walk through Fribourg exploring Serrières, where the Suchard chocolate factory used to be.
Location: Neuchatel
Link out: http://www.asgip.ch/?id=27&news=90&ag…
Date: 17 Jul 2010
Title: Castle hopping/hike
Location: Nyon, Prangins and more
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Description: Spend the day seeing the castles in beautiful Vaud. An 8-km hike and tour that takes approximately 4.5 hours.
Date: 2010-04-03
Title: Hiking under the lights of the vineyard
Location: Corcelles-pres-Concise (foot of the Jura, near Yverdon)
Link out: Click here
Description: A guided tour of vineyards near Yverdon, accompanied by tales of legends of the region and wine tasting. CHF15
Date: 08 Oct 2009
Title: Historical hike around Lake Geneva
Location: Nyon-Prangins, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: Discover how Lake Geneva has helped develop the Nyons and Prangins region. A guided historical hike for all!
For more info: +41 (0) 22 365 66 00.
Start Date: 12 Sep 2009
End Date: 13 Sep 2009
Title: Historical hike (songs included)
Location: Yverdon, Vaud
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Description: A historical hike of Yverdon, with a guide dressed in costume and… singing. (German singing available by request).
Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters (Asgip).
Date: 30 Aug 2009
Title: Evening hike: searching for Alpine rocks in the Jura
Location: Burtigny, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: Evening hike searching for Burtigny rocks -Alpine rocks- in the Jura.
Date: 05 Aug 2009
Title: Hiking under the moon
Location: Corcelles-pres-Concise (foot of the Jura, near Yverdon)
Link out: Click here
Description: A guided tour of vineyards near Yverdon, accompanied by tales of legends of the region and wine tasting. CHF15
Date: 09 Jul 2009
Title: Historical hike (songs included)
Location: Yverdon, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A historical hike of Yverdon, with a guide dressed in costume and… singing. (German singing available by request).
Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters (Asgip).
Date: 28 Jun 2009
Title: Historical hike (songs included)
Location: Yverdon, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A historical hike of Yverdon, with a guide dressed in costume and… singing. (German singing available by request).
Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters (Asgip).
Date: 07 Jun 2009
Title: Historical hike (songs included)
Location: Yverdon, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A historical hike of Yverdon, with a guide dressed in costume and… singing. (German singing available by request).
Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters (Asgip).
Date: 31 May 2009
Title: Historical hike (songs included)
Location: Yverdon, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A historical hike of Yverdon, with a guide dressed in costume and… singing. (German singing available by request).
Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters (Asgip).
Date: 17 May 2009
Title: Evening hike: searching for Alpine rocks in the Jura
Location: Burtigny, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A three hour evening hike searching for Alpine rocks, known as Burtigny rocks, in the Jura.
Date: 08 May 2009
Title: Intergenerational hike, Chenes Forest
Location: Vich, Vaud
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Description: A 5-km hike geared towards grandparents (or uncles, ants, godparents, etc.) and children. A full afternoon of exploring and sharing. Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters.
Date: 13 May 2009
Title: Hike through the Vieille-Thielle natural reserve park
Location: Vieille-Thielle, NE
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Description: A 5-km easy hike through the Vieille-Thielle natural reserve near Cressier in Canton Neuchatel.
Date: 04 Apr 2009
Title: Hike and bird watching, Chenes natural reserve park
Location: Meeting point: Morges, Vaud
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Description: The Ornithological society invites those interested in the outdoors and in wildlife to hike and find a “Huppe”, a bird found in the Lake Geneva region.
Date: 19 Apr 2009
Title: Hike and bird watching, Chenes natural reserve park
Location: Meeting point: Morges, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: An all day excursion of the Chenes forest with a special task in mind: finding a Pic mar, a bird native to the region.
Eric Bernardi, +41 21 808 5357 or +41 79 775 20 43
Date: 21 Mar 2009
Title: Evening hike: searching for Alpine rocks in the Jura
Location: Burtigny, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A three hour evening hike searching for Alpine rocks, known as Burtigny rocks, in the Jura.
Date: 11 Mar 2009
Title: Hiking under the lights of the vineyard
Location: Corcelles-pres-Concise (foot of the Jura, near Yverdon)
Link out: Click here
Description: A guided tour of vineyards near Yverdon, accompanied by tales of legends of the region and wine tasting. CHF15
Date: 12 Mar 2009
Title: Urban hike: Chocolate Village
Location: Neuchatel
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Description: A guided urban hike through the old Suchard factory, in the “quartier de Serriers” in Neuchatel.
Date: 07 Mar 2009
Title: Historical hike (songs included)
Location: Yverdon, Vaud
Link out: Click here
Description: A historical hike of Yverdon, with a guide dressed in costume and… singing. (German singing available by request).
Sponsored by the Association of Swiss-Patrimony Guides and Interpreters (Asgip).
Date: 22 Mar 2009
Title: Three-day hike (snowshoeing included), France
Location: Nevache, neighbouring France
Link out: Click here
Description: A three day hike through the Claree Valley. Meeting point is Saint-Julien.
Start Date: 12 Mar 2009
End Date: 15 Mar 2009
