This is the eighth stage of the Alpine Pass Route, crossing from Lauterbrunnen over the Sefinenfurgge to Griesalp. We found a great camping spot underneath the Shilthorn just before the Pass. Mania christened her new tent, rucksack and stove. Jana and I welcomed our New Shovel. Designed to dig a 13cm x 13cm x8cm pooping hole in less than 40 seconds.........the Bensons Squat'n Relax AJ45 model out of Sweden with the Carbon Fiber Corynthian lined handle and Magnesium Capped Torsion Controlled Digging Head proved a dream to handle. We have suggested that Dick opt for the AJ90 Hungry Mans Model to avoid those awkward overflows and subsequent messy cleanups.
Having completed this stage of the Route we now look ahead to the next.....The Hohtürli. The darkest, most sinister pass of the entire route. For this dreadful, frightening, nightmare inspiring, colon loosening leg, each member of the team will carry his or her own Squat'n Relax AJ45/90 shovel.