hike – Our Daily Balance

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

4-day “fastpack” on the Tour du Mont Blanc

I still remember the first time I read about the Tour du Mont Blanc or TMB for short. Inspired by our first through hiking adventure on the Inca Trail, I was down a rabbit hole, reading about other epic multi-day hikes. Along with the “W” in Chilean Patagonia, the TMB shot right to the top of my list of day dream worthy destinations. I knew we had to do it someday, but, given that it’s recommended as an 11 day hike, it would have to wait until we could dedicate an entire 2-week vacation to it. Or so I thought… Continue reading “4-day “fastpack” on the Tour du Mont Blanc”

July 9, 2018July 10, 2018

7-Day “Hikecation” in the Alps

One of the many things my sister and I share is a love for the mountains. So, when she booked a trip to visit us, we knew that hiking would be a central theme of our activities. Fortunately, with the alps at our doorstep, there was no shortage of options, and we mapped out a week long itinerary that led us through the Swiss and French alps. Continue reading “7-Day “Hikecation” in the Alps”