So Much For a Quick Trip to France

So Much For a Quick Trip to France

by | Sep 28, 2014 | Travel

I planned to keep my trip to France short but, like I every time I’m here, I’m finding it hard to leave. This time I can do something about it. I cancelled my trip to Croatia (I’ll need more than 8 days anyway) and snuck in a quick visit to Normandy....
Went to a Party and a Hike Broke Out

Went to a Party and a Hike Broke Out

by | Sep 26, 2014 | Hiking

Tour de Mont Blanc, Part 1 My original plan for the TMB was to treat it the same as my first two hikes. I was going to carry my food, filter my water and camp every night. Basically, I would approach the TMB like it was a remote mountain adventure even though there...
I’m Fairly Certain This Happened

I’m Fairly Certain This Happened

by | Sep 23, 2014 | Travel

Wow! I had the great fortune to share a silky smooth 1970 Bordeaux blend with some old and new friends. That sets a new PR by decades. I’m going to remember this one for a long time.
Intro to the Tour de Mont Blanc

Intro to the Tour de Mont Blanc

by | Sep 22, 2014 | Hiking

The Tour de Mont Blanc (“TMB”) is one of Europe’s Great Walks. Labelled Grand Randonée (“GR”) 5, the trek traces a circuit around the Mont Blanc massif. On the traditional anti-clockwise (or counter-clockwise for my American readers)...
Mile 211 Already

Mile 211 Already

by | Sep 16, 2014 | Hiking

In Part 3 of my JMT trip, I have another distant brush with a backcountry airlift, connect with Taylor after his bruising trip up Taboose Pass, avoid getting fried by lightning on a 12,000 ft pass, and reach Mt. Whitney after 211 miles. If you need a refresher or...