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Wild Camping in the Swiss Alps

Bernardo Bacalhau

127K views 3 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you think “wild camping” means in the Swiss Alps?
What challenges might you expect when camping near a famous mountain in Switzerland?
If you could choose one place in the Alps to hike, what would you want to see?

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Wild Camping in the Swiss Alps

Arriving in Switzerland and starting the hike (00:00 – 02:50)

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1. What is the plan for the night near the mountain?

Spend the night near the famous mountain after hiking
Stay in a hotel in town
Drive back across the border

2. What does the speaker need to do after arriving in Zermatt?

Rent skis
Take a gondola up the mountain
Buy a tent in a store

3. How does the speaker describe the trail?

Short but muddy
Very steep
Flat and easy

Wild Camping in the Swiss Alps

Steeper than expected and setting up camp (02:50 – 04:50)

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1. What do they realize about the hike?

They underestimated how hard it would be
They overestimated how hard it would be
They chose the wrong country

2. Why are they worried about timing?

Because the sun is almost gone
Because it starts raining heavily
Because the gondola is broken

3. What does the speaker say about the camping situation when it gets dark?

Camping is not allowed anywhere
There are a few more people camping, which feels nice
They are completely alone

Wild Camping in the Swiss Alps

Morning views, breakfast, and leaving the crowds (04:50 – 08:29)

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1. What does the speaker say about the light/scene in the morning?

It is very bright
It is foggy and hard to see
It is still completely dark

2. What natural feature does the speaker say is the biggest they have ever seen?

A glacier
A waterfall
A forest

3. Why do they pack everything and leave?

Because they forgot their food in the van
Because crowds arrive and they want somewhere quieter
Because the weather becomes dangerous

Wild Camping in the Swiss Alps

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1. What is one main theme of the video?

Learning to cook complex meals outdoors
Shopping for souvenirs in a city
A challenging hike and camping near a famous mountain

2. What problem do the hikers face during the trip?

They cannot find any mountain views
They lose their passports at the border
The hike is steeper and harder than expected

3. What do they do when many other visitors arrive?

They stay and wait for sunset
They pack up and drive to somewhere quieter
They invite everyone to join them for breakfast

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Wild Camping in the Swiss Alps

Is wild camping a good idea in very touristy places? Why or why not?
What preparations would you make for a steep hike where the sun might go down before you arrive?
Would you rather camp near other people or be completely alone? Explain your choice.
How should travelers balance seeing famous places with avoiding crowds?