fraxern - first
29. december 2024, first, vorarlberg, austriaoutdoor fondue experience on the first
videocredits: mathias schedler | me
some adventures feel extra special and this was definitely one of them. on december 29th, we gathered for our final community adventure of the year - an outdoor cheese fondue experience on the first, complete with a sunset, fresh mountain air and a cozy campfire. to make sure everything was set, my buddy mathias and i hiked up the day before, carrying firewood and packing down parts of the upper trail to make the ascent a bit easier. with deep snow and steep sections ahead, we wanted to be as prepared as possible for the next day's adventure. the next day we met at 11:30 am in fraxern after a quick gear check, we started our ascent. the lower part of the trail was relatively easy, though covered in snow.
despite our efforts from previous day, the snow at the top was still deep, but at least our tracks helped a little. it was challenging but everyone felt confident enough to push through. step by step, we made it to the first after about 3 hours.
at the summit, we set up our cheese fondue feast with an absolutely incredible view. it felt magical. as we enjoyed the food, the sky transformed into a stunning sunset, painting the mountains in warm, golden tones.
as night fell, we strengthened the fire, gathered around it, and played a game while sharing stories and laughter. the atmosphere was truly special.
this adventure was the perfect way to end the year, combining challenge, breathtaking views, and great company. it reminded me once again how incredible it is to step outside the comfort zone, experience nature in its purest form, and share these moments with like-minded people.
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