by Gator | Aug 6, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
The night before, we scouted the trail leading out of Trient to prevent another morning of getting lost. Up and away we ascended steeply. We had plenty of company with backpackers hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc. The TMB is a similar trail that circles Mount Blanc and... by Gator | Aug 8, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
Today’s hike was supposed to be easy. Only an estimated four hours and most of the terrain was downhill. This was a relief because our bodies were still getting used to walking so many miles a day. We needed the rest. As we left the hotel we descended a few steep...
