Mont Blanc | What It's Really Like Climbing Western Europe's Highest Mountain (Goûter Route)

[@gazza1858]

Outstanding video well done Abbi.Get up and get out what a quote from an inspirational person .RIP to the man who’s dream ended in such a tragic accident.🙏❤️☮️

[@user-ub8nh4lb8j]

I honestly think that this is the best video you have ever produced. So informative and helpful. Well done.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you for being here!

[@maryannknox7158]

I agree ☝️

[@mattie_world]

Agreed!!!!

[@joanschultz4838]

Wow. Just wow.

[@alanoconnor007]

It's not always the destination but the journey Abbi and yours has been amazing.

[@user-ol3ki9un1q]

Wow wow wow! on this splendid video. I was in Chamonix in June 2023 and experienced altitude sickness. Thanks for sharing your experience, strength and hope one step at a time.

[@gracesong1009]

Cool! what brave girl! AWESOME

[@algae248]

What an achievement and you are an inspiration. Well done Abi, that was hardcore ❤ xx

[@barrymcevoy-spiritualsense6593]

Powerful and stirring video Abbie.... the pushing through anxiety and self doubt will inspire many it certainly helps me! God rest the man who passed on and prayers for his family..... thanks for sharing your adventures with us!!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you for watching!

[@timbonagasaki5436]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@bryonystimpson7562]

Thanks for sharing such an amazing challenge

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you 🤗

[@steventhomas231]

Wow. That was Mega Abbie. Amazing.

[@ianb1850]

Great video and journey, thanks for sharing.

[@johnpike999]

Abbie, I love your spirit, energy, vulnerability and love of the outdoors. Thanks for motivating me, Mt Blanc is definitely in my future.

[@michaelhoran407]

This was really good video about Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso.

[@martinhommel9967]

Great video. Great story

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinhommel9967]

@@AbbieBarnesWILD I always enjoy your videos.

[@Kate-iz8rp]

This was fantastic ,well worth the wait ,thanks Abbie 😊

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

So glad! Thanks for watching!

[@stevebrooks1304]

WOW ! 💘

[@wildgingerruns]

Awesome Abbie, love your videos!

[@halldorbjorgvinemmusonivar3755]

Great video, thank you for sharing :)

[@maryannknox7158]

So Epic!Congratulation’s Abbie you did it !!!So brave and courageous !!!Thank You so much for sharing made my Christmas week special and enjoyable indeed from the warmth of my comfy bed 🛌!!! Merry Christmas 🎄 Abbie to you and your Loved 🥰 Ones and Happy New year of new Adventures!!!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Happy Christmas! ☀️

[@Karen-dq8nw]

Woo! You did it! Wonderful film. Thank you for sharing.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

What an awesome story! Thank you for showing it, as I'll never get anywhere near that high up on a mountain.

[@evelynbanks3936]

Wow Abbie, I hope you know how much of an inspiration you are 💚

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Wow, thank you!

[@suzannevandoren2888]

Fantastic film, thank you for showing us how to persevere💖

[@rochellewolf249]

Way to Champion on Dear🥳 Thanks for Sharing🤗 Happy ,Safe Travels await😍🥰 Enjoy the Journeys, Rochelle

[@neilt7191]

"WOW" indeed Abbi. Well done girl, that was one helluva video you just posted. I've subbed to your channel for the last few years, so i've witnessed your challenges, not just in the terrain, but emotionally also. This was pure inspiration to anyone cursed with similar self doubt and anxiety. Keep taking one step at a time & all the very best for 2024.

[@pmartin7397]

I was very anaemic years ago Abby. I felt worn out and I started to get pains in my chest on effort.Ended up in the intensive care ward, they thought I had a heart attack but it was due to severe anaemia, due to undiagnosed coeliac condition. Hope you have it sorted at this stage. Love your videos.

[@wendydyer7317]

Huge fan of yours Abbie. Really appreciate what you do, thanks for bringing us along on your epic experiences.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@elashfoxart]

Fantastic film Abbie in awe of your bravery and determination, you make these adventures so enjoyable and accessible to people who can only dream of doing them. Congratulations on your two mountain climbs and look forward to your next adventure 😁😊

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you so much!

[@Ravi123abc]

Well done Abbie! What a journey, what a film, what an achievement! Congratulations :D

[@susanripton1327]

That was amazing. My heart was in my mouth at some of those sheer drops !!!!! Insane journey. You must be so flipping chuffed with yourself !!! This has been an amazing video. And while I'm at home on the green hikes ,...thanks for doing this for us. Love love. Love it. Back to my neighbourhood walks and my winter photo a day now. You did amazing. Well done

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

You're amazing! Keep on adventuring 🥰

[@patrickgallagher1036]

Wow Amazing Thank you so much Abbie Barnes you are an inspiration Wow Wow

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Great video Abbie, thanks for your efforts. We appreciate you.

[@seamushand8439]

Abbie I love how fluent and descriptive your narration is. I have done the TMB wide and have the WHR booked for this summer so you have given me the belief that i could possibly consider Mont Blanc itself. I love your enthusiasm and the pleasure you get from the nature. Keep it up !!!

[@pieternoordzij]

So good to see these mountains! This summer I have been on vaccation to Italy. Climbed to Refugio Emanuel Vittoria and Refugio Chabod to the base of the Gran Paradiso. Later that week I've been at Aiguille du Midi at 3842 meter, netxt to the Mont Blanc. So I've not been exactly where you have been but I've seen where you have been. It was amazing to be there and is was amazing to see you there. Bringing back memories. Pure nature, that's what it is. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@HJane1967]

Just ‘WOW’ this was amazing to watch….. love how you keep it so real, sharing the highs n the lows! You’re such an amazing human being…..Thanku for sharing this with us…..❤️

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you!

[@sarasativa]

You empower us every day. I really need to hear this message today after my first hike since my partner passed suddenly ❤❤

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

You got this! Sending hugs x

[@janetowen3042]

Wow! Wow! Wow! 🤙 abbie you should have your own t.v. series. Seriously!!! Let's make it happen!! 💫👍🌟

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Maybe one day!

[@janetowen3042]

😁 yay!!!! Remember me when your rich and famous . I'm the gal that threw you the idea! Just joking of course. 😁👍🤙

[@debbiegibson9744]

OMG! That was incredible!

[@keithdavo]

the summit is always just a bonus. absolutely fantastic video

[@ClaireDeery74]

Wow, another amazing film!! 🤙

[@SetForAdventures]

You earned that story Abbie and what an amazing story it was 🙌🙌🏔️🇫🇷 Mont Blanc Regards and best wishes Simon 🤠👍🏔️

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@SarahKCrowe]

Stunning! I remember watching your ALIVE: Tour du Mont Blanc video and it feels full circle to watch you on your journey to the centre of it. You encapsulate what being in the outdoors is about, as my old PhD supervisor said to me during coffee once ' Its not about the destination, it about the journey' and I hope you hold onto that forever because so many forget and become a slave to the endpoint.

[@AdventuresofIreneAndJosh]

This is the best documentation of gran paradiso amd mont blanc i have seen. Well done

[@xix94]

Outstanding video

[@user-ov9ce4ev9o]

So very awesome! Love all you do.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you so much!

[@annettemonty7350]

Prayers to the man’s family that passed away… glad you made it !!!

[@loopylou]

HUUUUUUUUUUGGGEEE accomplishment. Congratulations and thanks for letting us join you 🙌🏻💖

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

You are so welcome!

[@lauraqqadventure7648]

Stunning film, beautifully crafted. Congratulations on an amazing achievement Abbie 🏔️

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you so much!

[@andye222]

Absolutely fantastic video. There are so many videos out there but none as detailed and as informative as this one

[@Treeloveruk]

Another fan here, thanking you for what you do and how you do it. X

[@docspuddin]

Abbie, watching this had a tear in my eye, This time last year me and my 19 year old had had a week in Cham , we were going to do Paradiso but weather changed our plans and we did Mont Tucal instead . Again the feeling of pride in myself and for my son,who is back there this year to do Blanc, I wish I was there with him. I always belive the mountain lets you pay it a visit , I was lucky ,and Im sure you will be back the buzz and need to complete was was missed will push you. You vid has me longing to finish what I started 11 months ago.

[@icegypsy99]

Congratulations to you Abbie, and to the group!! Thank you for taking us along. I know the courage it must have taken. Not just your personal challenges, but pushing yourself to go at the pace of everyone else. I struggle going out with groups. With my physical challenges, I constantly worry about holding others back. Terrible source of anxiety for me. I think it's why I prefer to solo hike. Of course on trips like this; for safety reasons, you have to become part of a team.

[@grahamhurley8034]

Inspirational, absolutely loved watching this

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you!!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thank you Abbie. A very enjoyable watch. I’m glad you pushed through and went for it. What an amazing journey. I’m so sorry to hear about the hiker who died, very tragic. As unpleasant as it was, it’s the reality and people should be aware of that. Snowdon can be just has hazardous. Thanks ☺️

[@andrewohare7055]

Well done Abbie, really inspiring. Your guide was excellent. Live to try another day. Looking forward to your adventures next year. Merry Christmas.

[@stefans-place]

Great as all you movies

[@davidmccarter9479]

Loved that. Huge respect.

[@richardmilburn1431]

Really love your videos Abbie :-)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you like them!

[@DebbieDunigan]

👋🤙🤗 Absolutely wonderful chapter in your journey ❤️ stay wild, stay safe

[@leegosling]

Very proud of you, Abbie… great work x

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you so much!

[@erwinveenhoven]

Fantastic images and a sensible, real depiction of mountaineering. Well done with your personal summit!

[@LookWho2023]

Thanks for taking us with you. What an experience… so proud of you! So sad about the man that died up there. That must have been a hard reality

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you for watching!

[@maddiecrouch2590]

So inspiring Abbie. Such an achievement climbing all that way but filming it as well and not hiding any of your reservations or fears. Super impressed and well done! I really enjoy your videos and presenting style, so warm and friendly. Best videos on KZbin ☺️

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you so much!!

[@Mordred478]

This, to me, was your most impressive achievement and video. Truly amazing how you summoned the courage to face those really dangerous sections of the climb--my heart was in my throat on your behalf. ;-)

[@trudiswanson9855]

The elation beaming from your face, priceless ❤. Congratulations Abbie.

[@kyliejwhyte]

Words can't express how grateful I am to you for this amazing video - I needed to hear every word you said in this mpvie xx

[@karenmiller3300]

Well done! You are such an inspiration! X

[@danidaskam1027]

Awesome movie, Abbie! Congrats!

[@TheMahoJos]

What an epic film about an epic adventure ❤ Thanks so much for sharing your journey and for the insight into the me tal challenges and how you overcame them. Truly inspiring 🙌

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ShanOutdoors]

What a wonderful adventure! Thank you for sharing this with all of us! I was having some palpitations on that rocky part! Wow! What an achievement!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChrisSmith-di7un]

Wonderful video and what an achievement.

[@Nate1975]

That speech you made when out in the morning for some fresh air was quite important for me. Something in what you said about us doing what we love and sharing it with the world just because essentially… is that the message? Sounded like something I needed to hear as been trying to make sense of why I am doing what I am doing. Thank you and if you can expand on that May be somewhere I would love to watch and listen

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

There are defo times in life where we can become detached from ourselves. Never mind what we DO. It's who we ARE that counts. Just BE you. And give yourself to the world. It's your gift and it is ours to know you. One step at a time ❤️

[@luciekopecka7973]

Well done! What an incredible video 😊. And also soo nice after long study days to see clips of TMB I did back in September 😉 thanks to seeing your video ❤

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@WomenandAdventure]

Wow, Abbie! What an amazing adventure! I loved your deep soliloquies in this one. So insightful and inspiring. Thank you for taking us along on this journey. I won't say never, but I'm fairly sure I will not make this one. You are very brave!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

You are so welcome!

[@caroljeffreys3955]

absolutlely brilliant tremendous achievement well done xx

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you!

[@hikingismytherapy]

Amazing place...thank you for taking us with you! ❤

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

My pleasure 😊

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Wow!

[@jenhanlon3840]

Wow

[@1c1su0ilbia]

thank you for the video Abbie. Loved doing the hike with you! you were such a mood booster!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

So we're you my friend! I loved that we felt so similar about the experience. Hope we can hike together again sometime 🤙

[@vernwright4338]

Beautiful ❤

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you! 😊

[@euansmyth4962]

Awsome and amazing😊

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks 😄

[@yasminshikingmission]

What an incredible journey Abbie and what an achievement. The Alps look really beautiful, although my legs really did turn to jelly at times just watching at home 😅 that second leg up to the second mountain shelter was quite something. You can see why it’s the most dangerous section. The end then really hit me. Just shows how truly dangerous these places can be. Thanks for bringing us this video 😊

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate you!

[@jaindeau772]

I’m in awe. So beautiful, and so beautifully filmed. I felt almost like I’d done it with you. I watched alone, but may have exclaimed “Wow!” almost as many times as you did. Well done - the trek and the film! You’ve inspired me to go find something in my stretch zone.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Wow, thank you!

[@michaelbradym7893]

So mind-blowingly fantastic and beautiful Abbie!! Thank you so much for sharing your Mt Blanc journey!!!!!!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

You are so welcome!

[@hedleythorne]

Well done Abbie

[@diedertspijkerboer]

With an ascent of about 4,500 meters, you've done double what I've ever been able to achieve and probably ever will.

[@NorthernExplorer84]

Very inspirational 😊 i have the same two mountain trips booked for 14th June this year, cant wait 🎉🎉🎉

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Good luck!!

[@junehall8811]

Very inspiring Abbie. Well done!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nadinem.1382]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for documenting your experience and sharing your thoughts 🤍

[@mdvries_2]

Many, many thanks for your videos and all the effort you put into them. They really helped me prepare for the TMB, Laugavegur and most recently summiting Mont Blanc. Keep on going!

[@SLR2035]

Did this trip back in Sep 2021 with Adventure Base. Great memories

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Awesome!!

[@mandywhitworth3615]

Wow. I remember the 1st vlog i watched of yours, the Ben Nevis one. The struggle you had with mental health. You truly are an amazing, inspirational person. This was amazing as are you thank you Abbie

[@Apneistefou]

cool and very well documented video ! One of my fav motto when the shit hits the fan is : "when the going gets tough, the tough get going". But I prefere the french version of it : "c'est quand le jeu devient dur que les durs commencent à jouer" cheers !

[@Reconnect-In-Nature]

Thank you, Abbie, you beautiful human being. I really appreciated your honesty regarding the self-doubt and other struggles you faced here - when people don’t talk about these things it just perpetuates a cycle of unrealistic comparison, so its refreshing to hear. Congratulations on your journey with this one, physically and emotionally. You should be VERY proud of yourself ❤

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

That's exactly why I do talk. To some it seems whiney or annoying, but I'm so aware of the stereotypes out there and how actually, many folks feel the same! So by using my voice I hope to help folks know they are not alone or weird for feeling things. Just human and beautiful 🥰

[@jonm4989]

I really enjoyed that Abbie. You’ve done a great job capturing your adventure. Fair play to you for overcoming your fears.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@benrussell8194]

Yes Abbie I know how you feel ! 😄

[@Zenox499]

I like the motto " Before you quit , remember why you started "

[@nomadicmatty]

Just wanted to say, first video of yours I’ve seen and loved it. I can’t wait to watch your other work. You’ve also inspired me to take my children hiking more. Thank you

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you so much! Hope you make some amazing family memories ❤️

[@CribGoch39]

Great video Abbie. I enjoyed watching it. Congratulations for your achievements. I’ve watched several of your Lakeland videos prior to doing the walks myself. Thank you for uploading them!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you for being here!