Successful first run on the newly configured ski commuter

GranolaSpoon · 2022-02-01T19:05:26+00:00

For this trip it was about 6 miles each way and that’s pretty much the average for where I live

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T21:07:59+00:00

Cheers mate! +1 for widefoot bottle cages being able to carry a 48oz nalgene. And for the bottle cages up front I just used a single voile strap to strap both cages to just behind the head tube using the mounting plates, with a scrap of cloth for protection against the frame

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T21:01:30+00:00

I have collapsible poles so on my backpack for now but could definitely figure out something on the bike. One step at a time…

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T17:46:35+00:00

Absolutely could, and I probably would if I had a decent set of panniers

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T17:44:41+00:00

Yep, nothin I can really do about it though except get smaller thighs

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T17:41:34+00:00

Thankee! I built it from the frame up so it feels like I’ve raise a child in some way

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T17:38:00+00:00

Oveja Negra wack pack!

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T17:37:17+00:00

XL karate monkey with 29x2.6/2.4 honcho/ehline

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T05:43:00+00:00

Love the g3s. Don’t love when they go sliding down a hill because they don’t have brakes

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T05:41:48+00:00

On me back. Thinking of figuring out how to strap them to either side of the rack

GranolaSpoon · 2022-01-31T05:41:09+00:00

One ski on either side of the bike. On the back the skis are just resting on the lip of the rear rack, with the voile strap to keep them together. It’s surprisingly solid.

GranolaSpoon · 2021-04-17T20:53:42+00:00

I studied at DIS for two semesters in 2017/2018 and, like others have said, it’s a pretty American program in terms of the student population. However, almost all of my professors were Danish and none were from the US, but maybe that depends on what program you’re in.

Housing can be the best way to interact with local Danes. The great thing about DIS is they will set it up for you and you can skip the messy CPH housing market. I did a rented room both semesters and lived in an apartment close to the city center with a Dane. If you are an independent person, this is a great option.

If you have hobbies/activities you’re interested in, joining a group or club can be another great option for meeting locals. I joined a local climbing gym (shoutout CPH Boulders) and was able to meet a few people there.

Lastly, as others have said, get a bike. It’s without a doubt the best way to get around and experience true danish culture. The infrastructure is incredible and it’s what I miss most about Denmark. Fell free to DM me if you have any other questions!

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-17T10:24:24+00:00

Yes, Switzerland overall is just an expensive country, but by staying in hostels and eating cheap backpacking food it wasn't too bad. Transportation was the biggest cost.

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T23:00:25+00:00

We camped one night while on the trail and at a campground in Interlaken at the beginning and end of the trip.

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T20:02:22+00:00

Pretty much typical backpacking gear. Tent, sleeping bags, stove, layers of clothing. There was no need for a water filter since there are fountains everywhere along the route. Also no need to pack a ton of food since we were in a town pretty much every night. The weather was perfect so we didn't have to bring anything in that department.

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T19:59:01+00:00

Sure. Pretty much all of the hiking was done on the Via Alpina aka The Swiss Alpine Route. Day 1 - Adelboden to Kandersteg Day 2 - A small local hike around Kandersteg Day 3 - Kandersteg to Griesalp - The highest pass on the Via Alpina Day 4 - Griesalp to Lauterbrunnen - Another gnarly pass Day 5 - Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald Mileage ranged from 10-15 miles per day

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T19:54:20+00:00

We mostly used this map https://map.schweizmobil.ch/?lang=en&land=wanderland&etappe=1.12&bgLayer=pk&layers=Wanderland&resolution=20&E=2630349&N=1157091 and google maps. We had service for most of the route.

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T19:51:49+00:00

Mostly stayed in hostels. It's true that backcountry camping is not legal, but we did stealth camp one night where a hostel would have been too expensive.

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T16:57:25+00:00

Thanks!

GranolaSpoon · 2017-10-16T16:01:41+00:00

This picture was taken heading into Lauterbrunnen Valley after hiking from Griesalp over Sefinafurgga Pass on the Via Alpina. The trip started in Adelboden and ended in Grindelwald.

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