Hiking Tour Du Mont Blanc in 5 Days | Day 1

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really enjoyed that Kris. Looking forward to the next one. “Them clanging all night” 🐄 🔔 🤣. ATB pal 👊

[@krisgleave]

Haha cheers Dave…there was no chance on this planet I was camping with all the clanging all night 🤣. It’s always great to first hear the bells to know you’re in the alps…but it wears thin 🤣🤣

[@Hengists_Wild_Camps]

This is a brilliant bit of viewing Kris, really entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Cheers for the video mate.👍🙂

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Hengists glad you enjoyed it bud.

[@ervinslens]

What a production man, you nailed it here! Shots and your filming are flawless!

[@krisgleave]

Thank you really appreciate that.

[@paulsmith7281]

Just started watching your channel Chris down to earth good stuff

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Paul 🤙🏼

[@Fellmandave1]

That was me, two weeks ago, super happy. Alas I still have moobs with my pack off.

[@krisgleave]

Hahaha ditto! 😂. My gf rolls her eyes when she hears me moan about myself but backpacks and straps never look good 😂

[@mapgirl70]

Great video showing the wild camping areas. Brilliant hike.

[@krisgleave]

Thank you. It’s really tricky to just wild camp there although did see a few spots. But there are bivouac points at some places which is the way to go.

[@ExploreAboveAndBelow]

Great adventure mate, yous covered a bit of ground for sure. I'm looking forward to the next video already.

[@krisgleave]

Haha pounded the miles. Surprised myself with the distance considering the elevation but do love doing good mileage when the weather allows

[@Ian_Willcock]

Brilliant mate 🥾👍🏻 scenery looks awesome. Great to see you back on KZbin… your subscribers are going up too I’ve noticed 👍🏻 I’ll look forward to the next one. Cheers 🥾😊

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Ian really appreciate the support. Scenery was ace on this but definitely some challenging conditions which blocked a lot of the views but still awesome.

[@dwaynestewart6095]

Hey Kris, I'm really looking forward to following along with you on this adventure. Those alps are magnificent, but I love those little villages . they are so cool. I hope I'm thinking about the right trail. Otherwise, I sound like an idiot🤣🤣🤣🤣. Dwayne

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Dwayne. It’s an amazing place and would love to go back again one day maybe in the summer so I can appreciate all the views as missed out on some of the views high up along the route with weather this time of year. Not an idiot at all…the villages are great over there. What a place to live.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Fantastic video Kris very informative and wow stunning scenery. Put a good shift in, total respect. Looking forward to the next installments.❤

[@krisgleave]

Cheers fella I appreciate that. I tried to maintain the distance throughout but certainly a slog haha

[@paulmartin7874]

Fantastic first day. 👍

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Paul

[@darrencreighton8793]

Enjoyed it looking forward to the second episode....

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Darren. Already scheduled for 8pm tonight thanks for your support.

[@BackpackingUK]

Great video Kris, looking forward to the series 👍 P.S so glad you moved on from Cow Bell Campsite. Sod that!

[@krisgleave]

Haha cheers Andy. To be fair I really didn’t want to stop then anyway I wanted to keep pushing to the next site. But no chance I’d be lay with those bells banging all night. It’s bad enough with a flapping tent at times 😂

[@adge_ventures4915]

Really looking forward to this series Kris. On the radar so I'll be making notes 😁 Congratulations on the achievement too. Very impressive stuff. Take care, Adge

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Adge…your love it over there. Definitely suggest going a little earlier in the season for the weather but also means the trail will be busy so catch 22.

[@JoEvans1968]

Been looking forward to this. Looks epic. The views are amazing and the water, wow, so clear. Going straight on to day 2 now 😀

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Jo. I know…super clear I really wish I’d got in now

[@paulsmith7281]

Fellow Mancunian Chris great channel

[@krisgleave]

Ooush cheers Paul 🤙🏼

[@Robert-le3tb]

What a brilliant video I enjoyed every minute of it and your voice was nice and clear I done that route a long time ago when in special forces uk

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Robert… not easy with the wind at times and even though I had my DJI Mic 2 with my on the trip I didn’t even use it. All audio straight from the Action 4 with a windjammer on it. Nice to hear the sound is coming through okay. How did you find the route when you did it…I bet it wasn’t as busy back then hey

[@C3H7OH1]

Haaaa I was waiting for this !

[@krisgleave]

Haha amazing 😂. Wait for Day 5 😉😂

[@EC-ml3rj]

Hey Kris! Im one of the guys you met at 21:55. Awesome video, and I'm glad to see your first day was a success!

[@krisgleave]

Aah that’s ace great to hear from you. How did you find the rest of your hike? Hope you made it to the end before the torrential weather the next day?

[@EC-ml3rj]

@krisgleave we managed to get back just in time for the rain. It was an amazing trip. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of yours!

[@DJVOutdoors]

Look forward to watching the rest, I saw the action 4 comes with the dji mic 2 on Amazon so will probably opt for that over the 5 pro due to it coming with that wireless mic.

[@krisgleave]

If that comes as a set that’s awesome. The Mic 2 is great I have the full system as use for all my gear like my Pocket 3 and even my Sony Camera. The 4 is a great camera and I still have 2 myself.

[@DJVOutdoors]

@@krisgleave cheers Kris

[@AndrewTravis-p9t]

Great video as always Kris. Good to see you back on KZbin, hopefully you will be posting more frequently.

[@krisgleave]

That’s the plan thanks Andrew. Really want to keep them coming weekly again but may skip next Monday with releasing 5 this week and return the following Monday. Want to be out lots in the hills now and really looking forward to winter camping again. Bring on the snow.

[@3922JDM]

New viewer and enjoying this Mont Blanc series , the chat , banter , views and reflections …. Be updating myself on your previous adventures … keep it up pal 👍🏻

[@krisgleave]

Great to have you on board and thanks for the feedback. It was such a good trip this I really do recommend it.

[@markbaddeley8874]

Great video Kris. Already Looking forward to tomorrow

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Mark I appreciate it. I’ll release them at 8pm each night. You’ll be sick of my face by midweek no doubt 😉

[@waywardsolutions]

21:55 Hello Kris! Was a pleasure to meet you! 😅

[@krisgleave]

You too…love you got to see the video I should’ve kept the camera running whilst chatting 🙈

[@RavenlyArt]

Looks stunning! Looking forward to part 2. I signed up to do this trek for charity 15 years ago but other peoole in the group didn't raise enough sponsorship in time so it was cancelled. So annoying 😆 not sure i could manage it nowadays with my rubbish knees lol

[@krisgleave]

Aah that’s a shame you missed out due to others not raising enough money. I’m sure you could still do it as there’s not a set time to do it in and plenty of places to stop along the route to break it up more. Don’t rule it out…bucket list item still can be ticked off 😉

[@RavenlyArt]

@@krisgleave never say never! Deffo need to get back out there soon! Keep the videos coming, they're really inspiring :)

[@krisgleave]

@RavenlyArt My motto exactly! Aah thank you I’m aiming to get back to weekly uploads. As I have 5 this week I may skip next Monday but then back to weekly again. People will be sick of seeing my face otherwise 😂

[@RavenlyArt]

@@krisgleave glad to hear you'll be posting more 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RobBeeston]

Awesome vlogs Kris, inspirational mate. Liking the orange hooded fleece, where's that bad boy from? ⛺️ ⛰️ 🥾

[@krisgleave]

Cheers Rob really appreciate that. It’s a Senchi Designs hoody…the Alpha 60. Pretty hard to find in stock but they’re ace. Super lightweight and warm too.

[@AScottishOdyssey]

Another great video. It looks like you are having a great time Kris.

[@krisgleave]

Thank you and yeah, honestly I have the best time on the trails and love my long distance hikes.

[@AScottishOdyssey]

@@krisgleave And we're all happy that you are taking us along with you.

[@dazbass007]

Awesome Kris look forward to day 3

[@krisgleave]

Cheers Daz. Haha don’t skip Day 2 😝. We’ll have to get out on a camp again soon.

[@dazbass007]

@@krisgleave ha ha yea day 2 sorry. Definitely try and sort a camp m8

[@hsm-cnc3594]

Nice video Kris, well done.

[@krisgleave]

Thank you glad you liked it

[@jms6306]

start of an epic journey, great vid

[@krisgleave]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernardscott1783]

Nice to see you mate, your lass not fancy doing that one.

[@krisgleave]

Cheers Bernard. I’m sure I’ll get her on a shorter long distance trail in the future but this one would’ve been too much. I love to push and eat up lots of miles a day so I’ll find one we can take a bit easier and do it together.

[@bilbobaggins7340]

naw' then mucker - keep up the great work - all the way from Vietnam !

[@krisgleave]

Haha cheers Bilbo

[@dipakkumarkaucha3391]

Oh this is amazing Kris. Well done. What an adventure. I love hiking too. But not done many though. Do we have to book refuses/huts in advance?

[@krisgleave]

Aah thank you 🙏🏼. It’s a great hike just a shame I had mixed weather…would’ve been great to have glorious sunshine everyday. Yes you have to book 9-12mths in advance normally however I was lucky to ask on the day and managed to get spaces as you’ll see in the following vids for a a couple of nights. It helped with the poor weather as many would not have made it to the refuge as they planned which would’ve left spaces…plus it was end of season which helped.

[@dazbass007]

Views are amazing Kris reminds me of my Switzerland trip ❤

[@krisgleave]

Yeah I bet they bring back memories. Your weather looked much better though and seemed to be more open and views on yours.

[@dazbass007]

@krisgleave yes only had a couple of days thunderstorms but they sounded amazing through the mountains

[@krisgleave]

@@dazbass007 Haha yeah they roar for ages and echo don’t they

[@richard-j]

Great video. I really recognize all the places. Makes me want to go back to TMB. Could you mention a few words on your camera and microphone setup? The sound is really great. Do you use a lavalier mic, or what? Looking forward to next video. 👍

[@krisgleave]

Hi Richard thanks for the feedback. Must admit it was nice to have a look at the footage when I got back and brought back the memories for me too. I like my usual vlogs I didn’t really do as many 3rd person clips walking away etc…as really moved quickly on this one and wanted to save my legs so I kept the filming quite short and just to capture my journey…rather than trying to make an epic vlog if that makes sense. So for the this one I just filmed on my DJI Action 4 on a shortish selfie stick to keep the weight down. No mics on this one although did take my DJI Mic 2 but decided not to use it. All audio just from the camera however did use a Windjammer on it. Annoyingly it did get in the shot quite a few times in later videos when it loosened up so had to crop a little so it wasn’t as obvious. All original vlogs on my channel were the GoPro and the last 10mths or so used the Action 4 as prefer it. Do have the Action 5 Pro now too. Hope that helps.

[@richard-j]

@@krisgleave Even more impressive that it’s the camera mic only. Think I have to peek at the Action 5, then. 😁

[@krisgleave]

@@richard-j Action 5 is good for me as I have a couple of DJI Mic 2’s but honestly the Action 4 is brilliant. I’d save your money and pick up a deal on the 4. Slightly bitrate on the 4 too…I’ll still be keeping my 2x Action 4’s too.

[@bitasuite]

Great video, I did the walk in June this year, loved it! Do you have a link for the twist lid food container? That looks ideal

[@krisgleave]

I imagine the weather was much better for you that time of year. How busy was the trail? I might do a simple kit video of what I took if I get time this week and I’ll try and include it in that for you as honestly it was great. Used it quite a few times now and when I went to Madeira a couple of months ago. Perfect.

[@bitasuite]

@@krisgleave I did it in 6 days and the first three days were really rainy. Still a lot of snow on the higher passes too. I look forward to your next video

[@krisgleave]

Amazing there is still snow that time of year. I guess the weather can always be changeable in the mountains…look of the drawer isn’t it

[@CraigWillinson]

Nice video Chris! Can I ask what watch you’re using to track your hike?

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Craig. This is the Fenix 7X Pro Solar Sapphire. Recently updated from the 6X Pro as I had to do a warranty replacement and had the option to pay £150 extra to upgrade so was a no brainer.

[@Rhino11111111]

Liking the new gear Kris. How’s the that Alpha direct fleece? Been looking at getting one myself to save weight.

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Rhino. Really changed it up for this one with the gear. I love the senchi top I’ve had it a few months now and it’s honestly great. It’s the Alpha 60 and really light and warm and fits great. I also have the OMM Core Plus hoody but much prefer this one. Often out of stock though.

[@Rhino11111111]

@@krisgleave have a look at the north face future fleece. It uses the alpha direct on the inside. Well made lightweight fleece looks great but obviously not a lightweight as the senchi just a bit more durable so I’ve heard.

[@krisgleave]

@@Rhino11111111 I’ll have a look. I don’t really wear fleeces but these are superb. I do have the OMM Core Plus Hoody which is similar too but the Senchi I far better made and feels more durable and prefer the fit.

[@ukfarmer4203]

Your a trooper 😅 How did you find the kilos sleep mat mate?

[@krisgleave]

Thank you. Interesting story about that to be honest. I may try and do a kit video and talk about it. Can’t go through all the gear as can’t remember exactly what I took but be good to mention some of the things. Basically..,comfort and size wise it is ace. However….there was a major fault in production and god knows how this got through their QC but they produced lots of these pads with ZERO insulation in error. I only found out when I was there on email. They’ve replaced for free since but really poor for that to happen. So basically had zero R value on the trail. Thankfully weather wasn’t too cold. Not even opened the new replacement yet so I’ll have to test it some more. No apologies or anything.

[@ukfarmer4203]

@krisgleave no way! that's mad, it's a good thing you managed to get a bed in the refuseios then 😅 and that it wasn't freezing cold ground. Well I look forward to a review on your new one then lol. Day 2 looked a bit savage, you had a night mare of a day 😅😅

[@Hankydoodle1]

Hi Kriss. What month did you do this? Agreed otter’s socks are brilliant compared to seal skins

[@krisgleave]

Yeah they’re ace aren’t they. So glad I decided to buy and take these. I do have other pairs of the otter socks but these smaller ones were great and loved the funky colour too. I hiked this at the start of September last month.

[@Hankydoodle1]

@@krisgleave cheers for getting back. I’ve only just found your channel (and love it) but spoke to you loads if times on Facebook during lock down. All the best.

[@krisgleave]

@Hankydoodle1 No worries at all don’t need to thank me. Aah small world indeed love it

[@benmclaughlin8619]

What is the orange hoody he has on?

[@krisgleave]

It’s a senchi designs alpha 60. Love it, it’s super light and warm and looks good too. Often out of stock so worth keeping an eye on the website.

[@andrewlonsdale..walkingthewalk]

Hi kris just picked your channel up off the apex challenge video ....this looks something special 🏔👍

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Andrew…this was such a good hike I loved it, just a shame the weather was on and off but all part of the fun I guess. Literally completed this 4 days before the Apex Challenge 🙈😂

[@andrewlonsdale..walkingthewalk]

@@krisgleave certainly living up the the no pain no gain saying...living the dream making brilliant memories and achievements mate ⛰️👍

[@krisgleave]

@@andrewlonsdale..walkingthewalk Love that! I’ve literally just missed my long distance hikes so much as struggled with motivation getting out this year hence the 6mth break from hiking so when I was on the trail I wanted to just keep hiking.