German Bundeswehr Edelweiss Badge: We Hiked 10 hours to earn it!

We did it! We were invited to try the German Army's Mountain March Challenge and we did it! We can now wear the famous Edelweiss flower pin!
Huge thanks to the German Army (Bundeswehr) and the German people who helped along the way (usually if we were about to take a wrong turn!).
Congrats to all of the Soldiers and Airmen who completed the march, what an accomplishment!
From what we heard, families (kids) aren't usually allowed to attempt the challenge, but this year they allowed to. We couldn't pass on the rare opportunity.
It was tough, we were tired, it was cold, it was raining. Even still, 10 hours later we arrived at the finish. If you have ever wondered what it is like to take the challenge then join us by watching the video!
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[@j-db9663]

Good job guys!!! Looks insane

[@connor3679]

is was super duper insane

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Thanks for sharing; great hike 👍liked and subbed. ATB Mark.

[@WayIntoAdventures]

It was a lot of fun, thank you for subscribing! Can't wait to watch your videos so that we can see some new places...and learn about some new adventures!

[@katelynway5874]

Very impressive! ❤️❤️ I’m so proud of you!! I loved the ending, I can’t believe you had the energy to run!!! Did you ever find the owner of the cross you found?

[@WayIntoAdventures]

We didn't...we asked several groups as we caught up to them but no one said it was theirs. We still have it so if someone sees our video and lost it they can tell us.

[@McGuiresOnTires]

Cool that you were able to complete the challenge. Way to go!!

[@lha3130]

How do you Enter the edelweiss march?

[@WayIntoAdventures]

This one in particular is organized by an NCO in the Bundeswehr. Usually in teams. It is an unsupported march so you need to carry everything you need. Some US units will have trucks with volunteers for support.

[@lha3130]

Do you maybe have a contact or?

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Hello, we just received a message that the event is occurring again in the spring!

[@walkergladde1628]

Hey Gents if yall see this comment. I'd be interested in completing this event with my stationed in england. Looking for more information on this event .

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Hi Walker! We do have email contact with the German NCO that organizes it. Once we return from our Pacific trip we can help get you on the mailing list if you’d like. We are currently in the Marshall Islands but will be returning to Germany in a few weeks.

[@walkergladde1628]

@@WayIntoAdventures that would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy y’all’s trip

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Hello, the event is happening again in the spring. We received a message from the BW NCO.

[@WhosRomeo]

@@WayIntoAdventures could you add me to the mailing list as well? - Frederik (Danish recon battalion)

[@Julia-ul9bz]

really nice video and nice music under the video!

[@TanjaRaineronTour]

Hello this is a great hiking video! German and American soldiers together, that's always great ❤️. best regards Tanja & Rainer on tour

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Yeah, It was fun to take that hike but it was also tiring!

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[@WayIntoAdventures]

Thank you for watching my videos! Thank you for the very nice comment!

[@gwynnekinley-way7151]

What an amazing challenge, guys! Congrats on completing it 🤗!

[@MonsieurEldritch]

24 miles? Wow that’s a long hike 😂

[@WayIntoAdventures]

It was 30km...so we got that wrong it is closer to 18.6 miles:) But yes, it was a looong hike!

[@emilydebont8185]

That was SPECTACULAR

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Thanks Em! We should all do a hike together!

[@emilydebont8185]

@@WayIntoAdventures i've never done a hike, but YES we should definitely do that

[@balintszent-kiralyi6043]

How can you apply to this march?

[@WayIntoAdventures]

I just got an email today.

[@WayIntoAdventures]

“Ladies and Gentlemen we are planning another Mountainflower Ruckmarch for May 4th of 2024. There has always been and still is a lot of interest from US soldiers and I been asked several times after the last march if there will be another one this year. So my team and I decided to give it another run. To actually run the event, we need a minimum of at least 200 participants in total from all units combined. There is a fee of 15€ per participant for the certificates (in German and English) and the metal badge. Regarding the roster please provide us with a pre-filled Excel sheet that will list: Column 1: Unit Column 2: Rank Column 3: Last name Column 4: First name Column 5: Phone number (in case of emergency) Column 6: Paid fee Column 7: POC (only if applicable) Please e-mail this sheet back to me nlt than April 20th 2024 so we can prepare accordingly.”

[@M-M.Wunderlust]

@@WayIntoAdventuresWe received an email last year (2023) but not this year. We’re army retired now working for the DHA which is part of the LRMC MEDICAL COMMUNITY. Is there a way for us to participate in this?

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Are you on global?

[@M-M.Wunderlust]

@@WayIntoAdventuresglobal as in a mil email address? Yes we do if that’s the question.