Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: A Brief Guide to Enjoying

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Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: A Brief Guide to Enjoying Yourself on the TMB

Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: A Brief Guide to Enjoying Yourself on the TMB is written for those who are contemplating this world-class hike or planning for the hike. It is meant to serve as a companion to more traditional resources and books.

The book is written primarily for seasoned hikers, athletes, and outdoorspeople who are not familiar with Alpine hiking and TMB services. It is written from the perspective of a day hiker and endurance athlete from North Carolina, United States; and contains comparisons of trail services, navigation, and difficulties between North American (primarily southeastern United States) and European hiking experiences. These comparisons are made to help the reader prepare to hike the TMB and enjoy the trip.

Topics covered include:
- ways to experience the TMB
- questions to ask an outfitter or travel guide
- preparing for the TMB -- physically and mentally
- resources to help plan your trip
- trail services (such as food and drink)
- hiking gear that can be useful
- ways to navigate the trail
- ideas on saving money during the TMB trek

If enjoying one of the world's best hikes is on your bucket list but you have limited experience in hiking globally, then this book could be useful.

The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a challenging yet accessible hike that traverses through the Alps in France, Italy, and Switzerland. The surroundings are astoundingly beautiful and worth the trek.
Country USA
Author Julie Rains
Binding Kindle Edition
Format Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages 56
PublicationDate 2016-02-03
ReleaseDate 2016-02-03

Country	USA
Author	Julie Rains
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages	56
PublicationDate	2016-02-03
ReleaseDate	2016-02-03

Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: A Brief Guide to Enjoying Yourself on the TMB

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