8-DAYS OF STRUGGLE BACKPACKING IN THE ALPS | Tour du Mont Blanc Full Documentary

👇 GEAR FROM THE TRIP👇
⛺ BIG 4 GEAR ITEMS ⛺
MT900 UL Backpack (Men's): geni.us/MT900UL-Pack-M
MT900 UL Backpack (Women's): geni.us/MT900UL-Pack-W
MT900 Tent: geni.us/MT900Tent
MT900 Sleeping Bag: geni.us/Trek900SleepingBag
Silk Sleeping Bag Liner: geni.us/Silk-Liner
Forclaz Pillow: geni.us/DecathlonPillow
Trekology 2.0 Pillow: geni.us/TrekologyPillow
Exped Ultra 3 Sleeping Pad: geni.us/ExpedUltraPad
Thermarest Xlite Sleeping Pad: geni.us/ThermarestXlite
🍪 COOK AND WATER 💧
Trek 500 2P Cookset: geni.us/2pCookset
MT500 Compact Stove: geni.us/CompactStove
Pink Spoon: geni.us/PinkSpoon
BeFree Filter: geni.us/KatadynBeFree
🔦 ACCESSORIES 🔦
MT500 Trekking Poles: geni.us/MT500TrekkingPole
Microfiber Towel: geni.us/CompactTowel
Slap 100 Pool Sandals: geni.us/Slap100CampSandals
Bogler Trowel: geni.us/BoglerTrowel
HL100 USB Headlamp: geni.us/HL100Headlamp
Sunglasses: geni.us/MH120Sunglasses
Massage Ball: geni.us/MassageBall500
🚶JUSTIN'S CLOTHING 🚶
FH500 UL Rain Jacket: geni.us/FH500UL-RainJacket
Trek 100 Down Jacket: geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
Trek 100 Merino Shirt: geni.us/Trek500MerinoT
MH120 Fleece Jacket: geni.us/MH120Fleece
Trek 100 Fleece Pants: geni.us/DecFleecePants
Merino Wool Toque: geni.us/Trek500MerinoHat
Merino Wool Neck Warmer: geni.us/MT500MerinoBuff
Fleece Gloves: geni.us/Trek100FleeceLiner
Hoka Speedgoat Shoes: geni.us/HokaSpeedgoat
🚶STEPH'S CLOTHING 🚶
Wind Jacket: geni.us/FH500WindJacket-W
FH500 UL Rain Jacket: geni.us/FH500RainJacket-W
Trek 100 Down Jacket: geni.us/Trekk100DownJacketW
Trek 100 Merino Shirt: geni.us/MerinoShirt-W
MH120 Fleece Jacket: geni.us/MH120FleeceW
Trek 100 Fleece Pants: geni.us/FleecePants-W
Merino Wool Neck Warmer: geni.us/MT500MerinoBuff
Fleece Gloves: geni.us/Trek100FleeceLiner
Hoka Speedgoat Shoes: geni.us/HokaSpeedgoat
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReachMini2
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lanshan1Pro
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
X-T4 Camera: geni.us/FujiX-T4
GoPro Hero 10: geni.us/GoPro-Hero-10
Insta360 One X2: geni.us/Insta360-OneX2
Rode Wireless Mic: geni.us/Rode-Wireless
Samsung S10E Phone: geni.us/Samsung-S10e
Saramonic Phone Mic: geni.us/PhoneMic
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Tour du Mont Blanc Backpacking Trip
Day 1 - The Start 0:00
Day 2 - Injuries & Issues Already 8:09
Day 3 - Avoiding Italian Jail 19:51
Day 4 - Amazing Glaciers & Town Resupply 27:54
Day 5 - Feeling Good & Favorite Gear 37:19
Day 6 - Our Favorite Things on Trail 47:52
Day 7 - Hardest Day of Hiking Ever 56:38
Day 8 - The Last Day Almost Broke Us 1:08:33

[@nmanfield]

Just finished the tmb with my 15 year old son. It was the most fantastic experience . I didn't book most refuges until the pervious days and often , you can ask after the meal is served if you can upgrade to a better room (at cost). I describe most dormitories as either 'slave ship' long and close together , or 'concentration camp' - big dorms of up to 3 bunks high. Honestly speaking, the best night's sleep can be found camping....

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi Justin. Found your channel when researching Ultralight tents. I enjoy your kind style of narration and hosting of videos! Congratulations on you and your wife completing this challenging hike. This was a real "marriage builder", and I hope you two can build on this as you move forward in your lives together. Praying the Lord will bless you both...

[@EvlFlp]

Hi, random outdoor (shoe) gear specialist from Amsterdam here: the backpain/achillespain could very likely (looking at Steph walking this entire vid) be because of using trail runners instead of boots. No stress, not sh1tty Merrels or whatever, but well-fitted German Lowa/Hanwag/Meindl depending on feet size/type/with and measured and advised in a high-end European non-chain outdoorstore. One of the awesome well-designed German mid-boots, fitted perfectly and maybe added insoles for further perfection let your feet-arch' tendons do their dampening work, giving the NO-fatigue effect Hokas pretend to have. Hokas are 'nice' in the way McDonnalds BigMacs are nice: easily obrainable and feel good initially but agrevate any back/achillis issues. German shoes are like real italian dinners in that regard. Especially now with the (congrats!) pregancy: the next time this or next year you as a family are in Europe, drop by to experience why 80mln people in the NW-Europe market don't wear trailrunners, when walking. Hiking shouldn't hurt but be perfect from the first step.

[@mountfairweather]

Struggle backpacking? This is luxury backpacking 😂 Frostbite, swimming across rivers, bear attacks, glacier crossings, and storms are part of struggle backpacking in our neck of the woods

[@liv-oi6vg]

this is so cute. hiking with someone you love is the best! as a kid we went to the alps most summers to hike and there's nothing that makes me happier now.

[@eddie4082]

Justin love the channel and happy you are able to do this full time now. Congratulations to you and Steph. You guys are a great team. Keep up the great work. Very informative and extremely helpful. I will throw my support for more videos with Steph coming along. This was a great video/ videos. Eddie

[@SeantheBioBro]

You two killed it. Looks like an incredible hike ... was blown away by the glaciers and contours of the mountains. Very impressive landscape and a nice change from the Rockies. Plus all those cheese snacks look great. Nom nom nom.

[@coriaaquila6488]

So inspiring… You guys are such a great couple. Love your videos. 🇨🇦

[@OutdoorGearShakedown]

I’m in the middle of planning a very similar route and same number of days. This was really helpful and reaffirming from a planning standpoint , including gauging the physical effort in near identical start / stop points. Thank you! I am planning to push right through Trient from Champex and stay in Montroc. I know that will be a long stretch. I planned 2 more days after that to complete the loop.

[@nobison6185]

Outstanding vid. Justin!!! A guaranteed beer at the end of every day sounds awsome.

[@BaumOutdoors]

Wow, what a crazy experience! Sure is beautiful. Definitely a bucket list item. Enjoy your time together on these trails!

[@markhawkins2723]

hi guys well thank you for this video on the TMB it is so useful, and just great to watch.

[@mariehollinger5708]

I would love to hear some tips and tricks during your planning of the trip. I have been a fan of your channel and was excited you did this trek. I am hoping to do it next year

[@OfftoMarvelousPlaces]

What an amazing trip with so many fantastic views! It looks like a painting everywhere you look :)

[@kylesmamawat443]

What an amazing hike!! Y'all crushed it!!

[@charlottethomas204]

Loved your video guys thanks for the inspiration

[@themightiness]

Loved the video and the pace of the editing. Really enjoyed watching. Very interesting seeing you use almost all Decathlon gear. I found out about the value of Decathlon gear from your channel and since I've bought a couple fleece sweaters, a raincoat, and some other stuff and the quality is absolutely fantastic for the price. Not sure if I'd use their bags, tents, and packs but cool to see they offer almost everything.

[@kjartanottarsson3715]

Hi you beautuful couple 😉 Just found your Channel, and i love this video! The chemestry between you is as beautyful and the landscape! The editing is greate, story telling is fun, information is awesome! Easy and fun to watch! 11/10 no question. Now im gonna watch all your other videos haha Totaly hooked. Thank you 😄

[@omja31]

Steph is tough girl, despite of pain she has smile on the face and is still super positive. You are great cuple, it's really nice to watch you guys. Thanks for this video, I'm going to do TMB in a next few days, so your viedo was very useful. Wishing you much more an amazing hikkings together :)

[@bc5872]

Although your trip is from a while ago. I just came across your video's a few days ago, and just wanted to say it was really fun to see. And you and your girlfriend really come over as fun and true people ❤

[@pngit1]

Fantastic video. I’ll be driving down from the U.K in July 2023 to do this walk and this has been really helpful.

[@camillehorvath]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!:) I'm doing the hike in August 2023 with a friend! Looking forward to it but a little nervous! :) Hard to train in Florida, pretty much at sea level here! Definitely have to be creative!

[@brucewymond5138]

Congratulations on your engagement - an awesome way to celebrate 🇦🇺👍

[@arrrriba]

Awesome video!

[@Anna-kn5lj]

my gosh u two are cute 🥺🥺 great vid, thanks!

[@maciekhike]

So niiiiiiice 😍 I’m planning on doing the tour in the summer of 2023 🤘🏔🤘

[@vladislavvelchev]

Great trip 🙂 Thanks!

[@Paul_Jones1982]

Letter Kenny quips were spot on lol

[@darkcrash20]

First. Love your work Justin and Stephi-poo!

[@nategroen4973]

It's called a cog train. If you look at the center of the track it has a rack that the train can drive itself with at steeper inclines than a normal train can. I rode a few while hiking in Switzerland. This looks like an awesome hike BTW. Can't wait to do it someday.

[@electrontube]

Inspirational. Pure, unadulterated, honest motivation.

[@Troy-Clarke]

Well done to you both!

[@Elde0002]

Love this vid. Since I bought a pair of speedgoats I dont think I could wear anything else. I'm going to check out Decathlon's gear!

[@ThunderThome]

As a beginner hiker/backpacker and immediately starting in the Alps, I know how though these mountains are. Seriously mad respect for the both of you with all those kilometers and elevation 👌 Do you have any tips on how to train for these kinds of things? Because my distance isn't even close to what you guys are doing but that might be because mostly of the elevation. I'm from The Netherlands and this country is flatter than a pancake 🥲

[@icanbreathenow1]

oh boy, I hope this almost 60 year old man can complete this this summer! july 3rd to the 15th....huge mental and physical prep! looking forward to it

[@tajos703]

Have a great hike!

[@duncdunc76]

This was a great entertianing backpacking vid showing the fun and real circumstances of a trip like this. And watching the awesome interaction of a great couple like yourselves was just an added pleasure!

[@hejiranyc]

When you were at the fork in the trail and deciding on whether to take the Fenetre d'Arpette, I was like, OMG, don't do it. But then... y'all did it! I started out from Champex that morning with the goal of getting to Trient via the Fenetre d'Arpette. That just about killed me. I couldn't imagine starting in La Fouly! Much respect! That was indeed a hell of a day. One burning question though - why didn't you go full circle back to Les Houches? I actually think the Chamonix-Les Houches leg was one of my favorites of the tour.

[@anorthosite]

[2012] I stayed at Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, Bottom (horse poop) Level. The view from the deck, from late afternoon into darkness, was a Spectacular Evolution of light. Stayed also at Elizabetta Soldini. An IBEX herd gamboled by, in light rain. The "cord-wood" bunk arrangement at Soldini was a little weird - esp at TOP level. Overflow hikers were also sleeping in the entrance corridor. Lac Combal was basically drained/breached.

[@estherburth4503]

Great video! What is the name of the first refuge ( with the cows lined up 😊)?

[@sofreshsofree]

Great that you made a trip in Europe! And congrats on getting engaged :) you guys are very cute! Enjoying your video so far. Min 40: you're supposed to remove the skin of a salametto before eating it xD Just in general, please be aware that cows can indeed attack people, and when they do, they do it as a herd, which is not that much fun: happened to me when I was hiking in Canton Graubünden (CH) with my aunties, age 10 - scared the crap out of me! Since then, I always hike with extra caution in my lovely Swiss Alps xD Cheers from a fellow Swiss hiker-lady guys :)

[@PerfDayToday]

Nice video and trip.. new bucket list item. At 34:00, your map, you must have bought that in Europe? Love euro looking maps, so much detail!

[@MrAlexDavid]

Hopefully next year I'll do it. What is that cool trecking pole with cold shoe adapter on top of it?

[@andrewmartin7339]

You Good man! Stay you

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Justin you are a lucky man.

[@anorthosite]

Congrats on The Ladders: The Second one "scared the Bejesus" out of me. But I DID it (Counting - Out Loud ?). After that: It was just like leaning in, on a Regular ladder (while hand-painting my house) XD

[@North-of-the-49th]

U 2 R just 2 cute 4 words! Love the cow sounds 👌, and yes, your PTSD from the Grizzly encounter will always be with you. Stay safe guys! Love the content. Smiles from Banff

[@michaelmarino3144]

Hey Justin! What shades are you rockin? I love'em

[@Tobsilantes]

great job!!! what kind of gopro trekkinkpole is that?

[@michaelstout317]

glad you made it .since you were lite on details ,costs for food ,lodging in various countries ,and meal descriptions would have flushed out the narrative I like Dixie and Efren. me I've just done the Camino Frances last year 2021,but sadly am 73 and looking at knee surgery!! hope to do the Portuguese next fall I

[@MrSrtman18]

Shes a beauty. Alps look amazing, almost unreal.

[@anorthosite]

KUDOS To You, Sir, for mentioning that Glacial Moraine (after Elizabetta Soldini) ! I'm a Geologist, and I noted that (from above) one could see the uneven/pitted/collapsed surface - from glacier melting Underneath the sediment. We did the LONG, Downhill (40-degree-slope stair-step) hike, All the way to Courmayeur. Not Recommended for people with average knees. But Pizza followed :)

[@reneerogers7618]

Great video! I like your sense of humor and candidness throughout the video. Nice to see you guys have fun dancing on the trail. Justin, you are a romantic guy. You guys would be fun to hike with. Very helpful. Thank you for your honesty of aches and pains. I wanted to hear that. I have my own foot pain like Steph. Hope she healed. You guys did great!

[@danettemohr1733]

Thank you for your video, I'm in the planning stages. I was going to ask when you made this trip, but I think I saw July 4th stream across the pharmacy sign in Coermayeur? It looks like you had good luck with crowds and rain at this time? How far in advance did you book your accommodations?

[@wandaesch7314]

Making plans to do this next summer, do you have a recommendation for information on fees and reservations. Hoping to do camping for most.

[@mrokhaos8269]

got a weird question tho. There are a lot of brands for bottled water, Dasani, Evian, Aquafina, Fiji (my favorite). Why everybody only chooses smart water??? You can even choose coke, 7 Up, Fanta, Sprit, Pepsi if you only need the bottle......why Smart water so popular??? Almost feels like a Smart Water Bottle Cult for me 😅😅😅😅

[@bposey69]

A trail with daily beer stops and epic views. Sign me up

[@wandaesch7314]

Planning on doing thIs hike this summer. What is your suggestion for carrying cash vs credit cards and if it’s cash, how much would you suggest as we will be camping 90% of the time also. Travelling from Alberta.

[@anorthosite]

Ascending Fenetre d'Arpette: We heard constant rock/pebble slides, on the south side of the valley. SADLY: The Glacier du Trient - once you've crossed over the Fenetre - has lost Massive amount of ice since I was there, back in 2012 :(

[@changeagent228]

Are there advantages/disadvantages to tight fitting clothing like leggings? I hear some people say they are better for walking in but can be colder.

[@pzolsky]

Take a shot every time they say ‘awesome’

[@Klff69]

Greetings from Ukraine. You guys are amazing couple, inspiring to explore world. Hope to hike TMB someday with my wife and kids.

[@alexguilbeault2661]

Do you need to book in advance the refuges ?? If so how much in advance 😊

[@myhandle321]

What's the name & location of these refuges?

[@songman3552]

Hi Justin, great series! Where did you get the blue long sleeve hoodie that you wear in your videos? I don't see it listed on your gear list. Thanks!

[@ha5la]

It’s the Outdoor Research Astroman hoodie

[@patina_turner6791]

Love the Astroman hoodie !

[@percyveer5974]

I enjoyed that but where exactly is Munt Blah?

[@nicktaylor8112]

I may have missed it but what time of the year was this?

[@manuprisaca2764]

What watch were you using here?

[@rrtripiana]

Hello, what date has the trek been?

[@j.p.hernandez.1326]

What camera are you using?

[@stockbulll]

Damn... those poor cows must be going insane and Def with those bells!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Just got COVID last week. Beat it in 5 days. It was brutal.

[@garciajoaquin476]

por favor pon subtitulos e español

[@Nornin]

How did you book the huts? Is it all done beforehand or can you just show up and there will be space? I really want to do this hike in June 2023!

[@wideopenthrottl]

Holy shit that bridge over the waterfall is so sick! I would be have an Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom moment with my sword.

[@malte3421]

Did you buy a lot of gear specifically for the trip, while you were already in France? The gear lists read as if you guys went on a big shopping spree at Decathlon in France prior to leaving for the trip.

[@slippery999]

They were sponsored by Decathlon so I’m guessing they were provided with the kit and clothing free of charge or at a heavily discounted price. They’re showcasing the brand hence why everything is Decathlon branded. I’m not sponsored by them but have used several of their products and I have to say, for the price point, it’s very good quality and well designed. Decathlon have a range of clothing aimed more at hunters/bushcrafters etc sold under the brand name Solognac (pronounced like the brandy cognac) also very good.

[@travisskeans2511]

Wtf yall are so cute. Makes all my solo hiking feel more lonely. But good video.

[@mjohanson]

Great video. Nice sponsor! A pity about the huge amount of ads in the video.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I just saw how many ads YT was putting on the video and manually made it so there are a lot less!

[@mjohanson]

@@JustinOutdoors thank you very much Justin. It changed a lot. You are great! I love your channel.

[@mrokhaos8269]

Just checked this place. It seems the trail will cross 3 countries. How could you deal with the visa btw??? Do you need all tree visas from Franch, Italy and Swissland?

[@delinhuo381]

Italy and France are in the European Union so it is the same Visa for the whole Schengen Zone.

[@playnationtoday]

Purple pants

[@JonnoDoesStuff]

"Tour du mah blah"

[@RayanKhan]

A nightclub in that l9cation seems insaane

[@BayleyBlake]

Obviously didn't sleep that well... You butchered your shaving job! 😂

[@kelleyknaak9051]

🄿🅁🄾🄼🄾🅂🄼 😋

[@PokePackPioneers]

try being gay not easy i havev to this alone without the alcohol

[@420BLUNTLEY]

Oh such a struggle. You get to travel to Europe for vacation. Poor you…