From Elm I hike up to Segnes Pass, at 2600 m asl. The first 500 m there’s a cable car, the rest is a grueling hike. When I finally arrive at the top, the north wind is howling. Wrong direction.
I hike down the other side, figuring eventually the north wind would be blocked by thermal unwinds, enabling a launch. Three hours later I’m still walking. The incredibly beautiful landscapes almost compensate the torture of carrying my glider down the mountain.
I get dinner in a mountain hut, stocking up on water and battery charge. I continue walking until after sunset, pitch my tent, pop a sleeping aid and get some rest.