Today we’re in Champex lac Switzerland

Today we’re in Champex lac Switzerland

Only 5 hours of hiking that started downhill but ended with a very steep walk up. So steep that our faces were confronted by the ground. Champex lac is a beautiful little lake town and we will watch the euro cup final here in a pub. Not too many pics today as we were...
Made it into Switzerland today

Made it into Switzerland today

Have some pictures but internet is poor so cannot upload. Over 9 hours of hiking today and very steep up and down. Tired today. There is 1 picture of me walking on a 6 inch ledge with a 500 foot drop on one side. I quickly realized I was a little off trail. Alot of...
My kingdom for bigger lungs lol

My kingdom for bigger lungs lol

Big rain and thunder morning that cleared for a bit but basically rained all day. Today we r staying at the refuge bonatti. Tough and extremely steep first 2 hours that leveled off. We r supposed to have the best views of Mont Blanc but the weather did not cooperate....
Total rest day and we needed it

Total rest day and we needed it

Washed and dried some clothes. Everything was damp and tent was packed wet. All dry now Ate in courmayeur and had fantastic pasta and wine Well rested Tomorrow we set out again for another long hike… in rain all day. Have to, to make the schedule. But it’s a game day...