Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn .

If there is one feeling I wish I could package up and share with the world, it would be the way nature makes me feel. I have never felt more alive, free and strong in myself than when standing on top of a mountain. The wind blowing around me, clouds shifting to give way to a beautiful sunset, my heart and lungs beating. I literally feel on top of the world.

Rich in oxygen, this fresh air promotes deep breathing, stimulates your lungs, improves blood circulation, and contributes to optimal oxygenation of all cells in your body. Mountains are teeming with unique biodiversity, and this diversity can be your ally in strengthening your immune system.

When you breathe in mountain air, you inhale a purity that goes beyond the ordinary. Rich in oxygen, this fresh air promotes deep breathing, stimulates your lungs, improves blood circulation, and contributes to optimal oxygenation of all cells in your body.

Going up and down hills gets the heart pumping, creating a great cardio workout. Like most cardio exercises, hiking helps reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even some cancers.

Winter Sports are among the most exciting ways to improve your cardiovascular health. You can increase your general mental and physical well-being by spending more time in nature during the winter.

Think of Switzerland and crisp snow-covered mountain tops probably spring to mind. Perhaps you think of beautiful green Alpine pastures with cows grazing gently in the background and the sound of someone yodeling in the distance. If those enticing thoughts are not reason enough for you to pack your bags for the Swiss Alps, then here are more reasons to convince you.

I declare this world is so beautiful that I can hardly believe it exists. The sky, the mountains, the trees, the animals, give us a delight in and for themselves.