Challenges

Fastpacking the TMB Day 1 Les Houches to Refuge de la Balme

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mountains in the distance on Day 1 of the TMB route from Les Houches to Refuge de la Balme

Our “Fastpacking the TMB in 5 days” journey started at Les Houche. This post covers our adventure on TMB Day 1 Les Houches to Refuge de la Balme. We flew in to Geneva from Bristol airport the day before, and stayed overnight in Gîte Michel Fagot, just a few steps away from the official starting … Read more

Fastpacking the TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc) in 5 Days

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Fastpacking the TMB splendid views over Mont Blanc

Last year I was invited to join 3 friends on an adventure of a lifetime – fastpacking the TMB over 5 days. Having spent time in Courmayeur last year, hiking and running the trails around there, fastpacking the TMB quickly became a bucket list item for me. It was a massive coincidence and simultaneous blessing … Read more

Taking on the 13 Peaks Challenge (Two Day)

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Running up to Signal hill on the 13 Peaks Challenge

Soon after we planned a trip to South Africa to stay with family in Knysna, and with the idea of leaving the cold and rainy Winter behind in Wales, I began to dream of exploring the mountains in the Western Cape, and specifically tackling the 13 Peaks Challenge. Finding out about the 13 Peaks Challenge … Read more