Mountains: A Source of Strength

Mountains embody the immense forces of nature that operate over periods of time almost unimaginable to us. The extremes that have resulted from this, and which can still be experienced today – the inhospitable and inaccessible nature, the sheer massiveness and presence – also exert a beauty and attraction on us humans. A stay in the mountains can act as a catalyst for reflecting on one’s own existence and, for many people, serve as a source of strength for recovery and both physical and psychological development.This is how this hiker conducts their training near the Totalphütte against the impressive summer backdrop of the Rätikon main ridge and peaks of the Swiss Prättigau.

More pictures from the Rätikon Circular Hike in the Austria and Switzerland galleries.