by ralphdobbertin | Jul 13, 2024 | TMB
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...
by ralphdobbertin | Jul 12, 2024 | TMB
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....
by ralphdobbertin | Jul 11, 2024 | TMB
Click on the comment title or picture and comments should appear. If not re fresh the screen. Hoping that does it. Cheers
by ralphdobbertin | Jul 11, 2024 | TMB
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...
by ralphdobbertin | Jul 10, 2024 | TMB
Sunrise while wild camping We should be able to see Mont Blanc but too many clouds today. Me perched at 2710 meters. So steep the snow doesn’t stay Hiking in a valley
by ralphdobbertin | Jul 10, 2024 | TMB
I’ll try sending 5 at a time and hope this works. Just about to start the Col des Fours. Putting on crampons. Ok just 2