WWF cour­se - snows­hoe tour - in the ani­mal king­dom

Trudging through the crackling snow and reading the tracks of wild animals - on this snowshoe hike you will learn more about the local fauna and find out what safe and considerate touring in winter means. The tour takes snowshoe hikers from Kronberg/AI to Schwägalp/AR through the beautiful winter landscape of the Appenzellerland. From hiking and snowshoe leader Léonie van de Vijfeijken you will find out who is out and about in winter and why the animals depend on our consideration. You will also learn how to prepare for a tour in winter and snow and how to move safely in the terrain. The snowshoe tour is aimed at adults and children aged 10 and over with normal fitness. No previous knowledge of snowshoeing is necessary. If there is not enough snow, a wildlife and forest hike is possible in the region. Program: - Welcome, distribution and adjustment of the rental equipment - Travel by train to the Kronberg - Explanation of the geographical location and the game rest areas as well as avalanche knowledge - 10:00 a.m. departure towards Nusshalden - along the way explanations about life in the great outdoors with group games to loosen up - 12:00 p.m. Lunch - past the Bruggerwald, an important protected area for wild animals - approx. 2:30 p.m. Arrive at Schwagalp: stop and meeting - farewell and individual journey home Management: Léonie van de Vijfeijken Ski & snowshoe tour guide For whom: adults, Families This event is suitable for people aged 10 and over. Requirements: Condition for an easy snowshoe hike, some hiking experience Food: from a backpack Equipment: - Waterproof hiking boots - Snowshoes (rental option: see below!) - Safety equipment (LVS, shovel and sounding pole) (rental option: see below!) - Ski poles with large ( Winter plate - Backpack with drinks and lunch for the whole day - Winter clothing (waterproof and windproof), gaiters, warm sweater, possibly a spare undershirt - Gloves and hat, sunglasses and cream - GA or half-fare subscription Implementation: Replacement program at too little snow: wildlife and forest hike, the content remains the same Available places: 20 Cost: Adult: CHF 95.00 Child: CHF 40.00 WWF member Adult: CHF 75.00 WWF member Child: CHF 30.00 As a WWF member you benefit from numerous discounts . Become a member now and benefit straight away. Comments: When registering, please indicate whether you have a half-fare card or GA card. Costs including mountain railway ticket, excluding rental equipment. Organization/information: WWF regional office AR/AI-SG-TG, regiobuero@wwfost.ch, 071 221 72 30, https://www.wwfost.ch Arrival: with S23 to Jakobsbad