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A New Adventure on the Horizon...
April 28, 2013
In 2012, my dad (#Bob Tullmann) propsed a long distance hiking trip across European Alpines. The trail he mentioned was called the E5: " from the French Atlantic…
Adventure of a Lifetime
June 3, 2013
The next series of blog posts for Tullmann Travels, will unfold the epic journey of Bob and Hans Tullmann, the father-son duo, and their hiking trip to Europe,…
Hiking the Alps Gear
June 8, 2013
When considering long hiking trips, what kind of gear do you need? Well, you need food, water, clothes, shelter, etc. Right? Partially. It depends where you going, how…
15 Day Countdown
June 18, 2013
We are now a half a month away from our departure for Switzerland! My dad and I are both very excited about this adventure. Both of us are…
God and Wives
June 23, 2013
Only a few weeks left before my dad and I fly to Europe for our 34 day alpine hike! As we get closer, I think back to the…
Training for the Alps
July 3, 2013
"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" Albert Camus "Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk…
Hiking the Alps 2013: Departing and Arriving
July 5, 2013
We departed from Bakersfield on an airport bus to LAX on July 4, 2013, at 3:00am. When we arrived at LAX, we went straight to the TSA officers…
Stage 2: A Mountain of Challenges
July 8, 2013
Chamonix to Trient Saturday, July 6 We woke up early the next morning in the hostel Ski Station in Chamonix, France and tried not to wake our roommate.…
Stage 3: Road to Recovery
July 12, 2013
Going back to Chamonix Sunday, July 7th We never hiked stage 3 of the Haute Route. We woke up in the attic of the undesirable converted garage/Hostel in…
Stage 4: Down to the Valley
August 7, 2013
Champex – Sembrancher – Le Châble Monday, July 8 We woke early, next to the Lake in Champix, and had a breakfast of bread, cheese, ham, coffee, and…
Stage 5: Above the Trees
July 12, 2013
Le Châble – Clambin – Cabane du Mont Fort Tuesday, July 9 After waking up in the ski refuge in Le Châble , we got some breakfast (toast,…
Stage 6: Snow and Rain
July 12, 2013
Cabane du Mont Fort – Col Termin – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri Wednesday, July 10 "Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon…
Stage 7: Climbing the Ladder of Success
July 12, 2013
Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Col de Riedmatten – Arolla Thursday, July 11 "He that riseth late must trot all day" Ben Franklin We awoke…
Stage 7.1: A Day of Rest
July 17, 2013
Relaxing in Arolla, Switzerland Friday, July 12 "If you pick 'em up, Oh Lord, I'll put 'em down" Anon. The Prayer of the Tired Walker HALF WAY THROUGH…
Stage 8: Waterfalls, Wildflowers and Wrong Turns
July 17, 2013
Arolla to Le Sage Saturday, July 13 "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."…
Stage 9: On a Hill Far Away
July 20, 2013
Le Sage to Cabane de Moiry Sunday, July 14 "There is more to life than increasing its speed" Gandhi We set out at about 5:45am, from our Hotel…
Stage 10: On Top of the World
July 21, 2013
Cabane de Moriy to Zinal Monday, July 15 "...the brisk exercise imparts elasticity to the muscles, fresh and healthy blood circulates through the brain, the mind works well,…
Stage 11: The Lost Son and the Birthday Dad
July 20, 2013
Zinal to Gruben Tuesday, July 16 "Who walks with beauty had no need of fear; The sun and moon and stars keep pace with him; Invisible hands restore…
Stage 11.1: A Day of Rest
July 25, 2013
Hotel Schwarzhorn, Gruben Wednesday, July 17 "Three things there are that ease the heart-- water, green grass, and the beauty of woman." Frank Herbert, Dune Following 2-3 days…
Stage 12: Wandering Sheep and Vegetable Soup
July 25, 2013
Gruben to St. Nicolas Thursday, July 18 Our day of rest yesterday, was well needed, because today's climb would bring a set of unique challenges. The Hotel Schwarzhorn…
Stage 13: The End of the Beginning
July 25, 2013
St. Nicolas to Zermatt Friday, July 19 "This is the end. My only friend, the end" Jim Morrison, The Doors We left Nicholas early in the morning, after…
Stage 13.1 a Day in Zermatt
July 28, 2013
In Zermatt, Switzerland Saturday, July 20 WE FINISHED THE HAUTE ROUTE! This was the hardest and most rewarding hike we had ever done. Here are some quick stats…
Trains, Signs, and Automobiles
July 28, 2013
Zermatt to Gruben to Zurich to Constanz, Germany Sunday, July 21 After our second night in the Matterhorn hostel, in Zermatt, Switzetland, and ending the Haute Route, it…
E5 Stage 6: Over the Mountains and Under the Snow
July 30, 2013
Oberstdorf, Germany to Kemptner Hutte Tuesday, July 23 OUR FIRST DAY ON THE E5! The E5 is a long distance trail that goes through Germany, Austria, and Italy,…
E5 Stage 7: Lightening and Thunder
August 1, 2013
Kemptner Hutte to Memminger Hutte Wednesday, July 24 Even with two Advil p.m., sleeping sardine-style is weird. They stack you along a long mattress, like hot dogs, with…
E5 Stage 8: Climbing Passes, Building Bridges
August 2, 2013
Memminger Hutte to Zams, Austria Thursday, July 25 After another sardine-style sleeping arrangement, we ate a meager breakfast and hit the trail. Because of yesterday's rain, the drying…
E5 Stage 9: Cable Cars and Living Large
August 4, 2013
Zams to Mittelburg Friday, July 26 We enjoyed a restful night and woke up to have breakfast with another hiking couple who were also on the E5. After…
E5 Stage 10.1: Cabin by the Glacier
August 7, 2013
Mittelburg to Braunsweiger Hutte Saturday, July 27 We awoke at the Anger Alm Hotel in Middleburg, Austria and had the best breakfast of our trip. Downstairs in the…
E5 Stage 10.2: Poka to the People
August 7, 2013
Braunsweiger Hutte to Zwieselstien Sunday, July 28 In the morning we ate breakfast and were some of the first hikers on the trail. With the beautiful view of…
E5 Stage 11: From Austria to Italy... in the Rain
August 7, 2013
Zwieselstien, Austria to Bolzano, Italy Sunday, July 28 We enjoyed a buffet style breakfast which included all the regular stuff we normally eat for breakfast. After checking out…
Rest Days 2 and 3
August 14, 2013
Rest Day 2: Tueaday July 30 - Moved into an apartment farm house called Sallrainhof, which we learned was 1,000 years old! - Cable car to Rittenhorn -…
Rest Days 4 and 5
August 7, 2013
Rest Day 4: Thursday August 1 - leisurely walk through Longmoso church, cemetery, chocolate - pizza - Classical quartet concert Rest Day 5: Friday August 2 - nothing…
Rest Day 6
August 17, 2013
Rest Day 6: Saturday August 3 - Down to Bolzano - ran into Klaus ad Tim, the E5 hikers we talked to in Zwieselstien - went shopping -…
Rest Day 7
August 17, 2013
Rest Day 7: Sunday August 4 -moved to a new hotel: Spögler Hotel hiked to see the naturally formed pyramids (from erosion around late rocks over time) -…
We Finished the E5!
August 14, 2013
Lichtenstern, Italy Monday, July 29, 2013 After 7 days of hiking the E5, from Oberstdorf, Germany through Austria, and ending in Bolzano, Italy, we are calling it quits…
Busses, Ferries, and Cherries
August 21, 2013
Traveling in Germany from Constanz to Oberstdorf Monday, July 22 We awoke early in our hotel room in Constanz, Germany; we had a long day of travel ahead…
Hiking the Alps 2013 Summary
February 22, 2014
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