European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 6, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Cor Snow or try Herr tic greeter hikers on one leg of their trip another Terlion Futlow brought re m and Callic on the paths. With a Doiline in Altitude inc Snow cover began la diminish and the wind died Down id a whisper. The temperature had risen 3 or 4 degrees and now inc were heavy and wet a Little farther on around the 4,100-foot Mark we walked Oill of he Snow into rain and i hi1 ground was suddenly Bare we in encounter the cows that had been brought Down from the highest Meadows standing impassive in the rain with so Jagy hides ind stupid Blank look unique to bovines. Only a fail frosting on i lit fir Trees gave a hint Hal it was Winter on the slopes above. Moil people unfamiliar with the mountains air not aware a difference .1 few Hundred feel in Altitude can nuke in we Allie r Ennd ilits. A a Nlle soaking in 4,0 10 feel by a howling Liz Ned Al 6,000. Spring Ami fall Are the times of year to be. Especially cautious when going into the High country. Many .1 hiker left the Valley in to shirt and shorts Only to be forced to Don Winter garb in inc Psaki. Always make sure you arc carrying Ibe clothing and equipment to Cope with a change for the worse in the weather. An extra couple of pounds in the pack can ii ivc a lol r f discomfort if in 1 urns . Good water resist and or Waterproof hiking Boon Art very important. A poncho is also a must. Getting we is often the first preliminary la hypothermia. It it Wise in carry one Complete change of clothing including sock in Case you to Gyl wet. Other Standard items to pack in the fall and Spring include sweater windbreaker drinking water High ene Rojy snacks Compass and lighter or Waterproof matches. Al a Trail sic Orui in distilling hut we stopped n Munch on snacks and gel oui of the rain for a few minutes. The hut s opera inf and a visiting woodsman gave us .1 Lisle of bavarian Mountain to spill by " the Forni of samples of the potent herbal Schnap. For three reasons a few words of caution Are advisable regarding a Kohl consumption in the mountains alcohol is a diuretic and can contribute to dehydration its warming effect is deceptive since it actually contributes to the loss of body heat and its inebriated effects Are stronger it higher altitudes you gel drunk More easily when we Eft Llie cozy warmth of the or Thijn hut the rain was coming Down in a Light but Leady Strumm. The final 1 a hour hike was a leisurely stroll with he Mountain stillness punctuated by thu lowing of the caws and the raindrops drumming a Lune on our poncho hoods. Back Down in the Valley in was just another Gray misty Day with a steady rain it. Gear maps and guides Wither personal conditioning and Linn available Are several of the factors in determining Ibe length and method of a trip into Lite mountains. Tilt1 mint important item of Oquin Imanil k re Atily footwear which should be bought and broken in before a hike. In horde Ogaden. The cafes spurts since in the Walker hotel has some diking gear for tale As do Many stores in town. Hiking and backup
