Excellent Video which brings back memories of my own climb to the summit of MTB many years ago by the Grand Mulets Route after walking the Haute Route in early August from Chamonix to Saas Fee:) BTW - I've also climbed Kebnekaise amidst clouds of mosquitos in Swedish Lapland! Warm Seasonal Greetings! - Denise
I agree with you on that fact that a lot of people underestimate Mont Blanc and try to climb it unprepared.
However, I do not agree with you that that was the case for this group. The group was 4 guests and 2 Mountain Guides.
The guests has 3 days of preparation training and did great. They learned what they needed to climb Mont Blanc together with a Certified Mountain Guide.
They don't have the skills to do the climb on there own. But that was not the goal.
@mountainguidetravel Above all many thanks for the response. I might have spoken a bit too much, as I did not go too deep into the video and the link. A three days training is enough to give a basic knowledge of the skills needed or a good refresh for an experienced mountaineer. Also a ratio of 1:2 is acceptable as it gives confidence and knowledge of the whole group --perfect that you guys are CMG certified. My talk was because of my own mistakes due to over confidence - which is dangerous. Ta!
That group was little prepared, thus their individual weaknesses but themselves and the whole group (guide included) in danger. For starters: They were receiving crampons and piolet training the same week (3:29) of the climb!. Although it is not technically difficult climb, Mont Blanc is constantly underestimated and every year it takes the lives of many climbers. Next year I want to go up, but only IF I find my climbing knowledge and physical preparedness ready for a sunny or a sudden storm.
j'ai toujours admirés les alpinistes et le noble métier de guide de montagne,monter toujours plus haut! toutes mes amitiés! didier d'agostino BATTEUR sur youtube.
Is this the easiest route up?
TheJamesdickerson 2 months ago
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Excellent Video which brings back memories of my own climb to the summit of MTB many years ago by the Grand Mulets Route after walking the Haute Route in early August from Chamonix to Saas Fee:) BTW - I've also climbed Kebnekaise amidst clouds of mosquitos in Swedish Lapland! Warm Seasonal Greetings! - Denise
MissDeniseHewitt 2 months ago
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MissDeniseHewitt 2 months ago
Cool
bushchannel 4 months ago
Intresting, how much does it usually cost to have a guide take you up there for the week?
MrForrest1991 6 months ago
I hope to hike the Haute Route one day.
DanM25456 6 months ago
Dear Alejoenhispania
I agree with you on that fact that a lot of people underestimate Mont Blanc and try to climb it unprepared.
However, I do not agree with you that that was the case for this group. The group was 4 guests and 2 Mountain Guides.
The guests has 3 days of preparation training and did great. They learned what they needed to climb Mont Blanc together with a Certified Mountain Guide.
They don't have the skills to do the climb on there own. But that was not the goal.
mountainguidetravel 6 months ago 3
@mountainguidetravel Above all many thanks for the response. I might have spoken a bit too much, as I did not go too deep into the video and the link. A three days training is enough to give a basic knowledge of the skills needed or a good refresh for an experienced mountaineer. Also a ratio of 1:2 is acceptable as it gives confidence and knowledge of the whole group --perfect that you guys are CMG certified. My talk was because of my own mistakes due to over confidence - which is dangerous. Ta!
alejoenhispania 6 months ago
That group was little prepared, thus their individual weaknesses but themselves and the whole group (guide included) in danger. For starters: They were receiving crampons and piolet training the same week (3:29) of the climb!. Although it is not technically difficult climb, Mont Blanc is constantly underestimated and every year it takes the lives of many climbers. Next year I want to go up, but only IF I find my climbing knowledge and physical preparedness ready for a sunny or a sudden storm.
alejoenhispania 6 months ago
i'd defintiely climb with this guy. nice bloke, great vid, decent adventure!
thurstonhowell4th 7 months ago
@thurstonhowell4th I agree with you 100%, makes you feel like Mount Blanc safe
FienStudios 7 months ago
awesome - looking forward to my trip next year (fingers crossed)
conostar 10 months ago
Great Vid!! Dreaming of the day i visit the Alps!
Randomstlhero 1 year ago
j'ai toujours admirés les alpinistes et le noble métier de guide de montagne,monter toujours plus haut! toutes mes amitiés! didier d'agostino BATTEUR sur youtube.
dagostinoification 1 year ago
nice vid man. well done.
richfilmswales 2 years ago