I just watched the whole series. Awesome trip. Finally a TMB youtube that shows the real deal. I love your honesty about how difficult it was. You have a lovely family. Thanks for sharing
8/12/24 - just wanted to thank you for the entire TMB series including this video. You guys kept it real and gave us valuable info. We’re starting our TMB next weekend and can’t wait! More power to you!
Thank you so much! I've been binge-watching TMB series as I'm planning for 2026. I truly appreciate how honest you were and not glossing over some of the hardships and places you maybe didn't like as much. I loved the realness and you have a lovely family. What a wonderful experience to have shared with your daughter. Wonderful editing and great storytelling. I don't think you need to add the stabilizing to the filming -- I really enjoyed the reality of how it was. Question: Do you think the refugios food might be an issue for somebody that can't eat gluten or dairy? I see sooooooo much cheese on everybody's videos and lots of pasta. I wish I could eat that but it wouldn't end well for me. Did you ever need to go off trail to go to the bathroom? If so, was that ever an issue? Did you make all your own arrangements or did you use a company and if so, who? Given the opportunity to do it again would you change your route/stops or do anything differently?
Thank you so much for the kind words! Our daughter ate vegetarian with no problem - she took a break from being a vegan for the trip knowing it would be tough... But the refugios I think are used to all sorts of dietary restrictions and it seemed that they could usually accommodate. You could definitely try to check beforehand. Bathroom was never a problem - there was always a place to stop. But we had some tp and hand sanitizer just in case it ever came up. We used Happy Tracks to help us book and I think it's more expensive now (it was $600 usd for us), but worth it. If you have lots of time it's absolutely possible to do yourself, but it can be difficult communicating with these remote places. Grant (our rep) also gave us lots of advice and answered tons of questions and was always a phone call away if we were to get into trouble. I thought it was well worth it. I think if we had the time (and money) we might take a little longer. 11 days was kind of perfect, but maybe another rest day thrown in would have been nice. And I'd stick to the main route the whole way next time - no variants!
Man, I just wanted to say thank you. I know it's a lot of work to edit footage, etc. Your videos had a different flavor than all the glam videos, and I really appreciated your perspective. I related to your age and walking with a young adult. Makes me feel like I'm going to make it this summer 😅 Thank you!!
Good job on the trail and top quality edit. I hiked standard route 2022 and high variant route 2023. My only recommendation is to celebrate with food and have drinks like coffee and beer when hike is done. Or almost done. And electrolytes will help.
It has been very entertaining and informative watching your videos. My wife and I are going this June 22-July 2. We live near Asheville so your perspective is perfect.
Thank you so much for the comprehensive gear list. As I'm also doing the TMB in June I believe I will find similar weather conditions, so this is very helpful in terms of what to bring and not to bring. Your comments regarding not to worry about the carry-on bag size also left me more at ease on the subject and less stressed. I definitely do not want to check my bag. Hope to watch more of your videos soon.
I am trying to get an understanding about how the refuges are set up. Are there seperate changing areas to get dressed since I understand there are often limited bathrooms? May seem like a weird ? But my wife has been wondering about this for a bit. Your videos are the best we have watches. Thanks for posting them
Thanks! Yeah mostly you had to change in the bathroom or shower or stealth change in the main dorm when no one was around. I can't remember it ever being a problem... But also most of the refuges have more private rooms for a bit more $$.
Hi, My family really enjoyed your videos. very honest and detailed. I am planning my TMB this August and picked up a few tips from you. Was wondering if you could please share your GAIA maps, That will surely hep?
The hotel had a place that came and got it and had it clean and back in 2 hours. Wasn't all that expensive either -although at that point we probably would have paid about anything to have clean clothes...
8/12/24 - just wanted to thank you for the entire TMB series including this video. You guys kept it real and gave us valuable info. We’re starting our TMB next weekend and can’t wait! More power to you!
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Gear list and links in the description!
Thank you for the gear list. Very useful.
I just watched the whole series. Awesome trip. Finally a TMB youtube that shows the real deal. I love your honesty about how difficult it was. You have a lovely family. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much!
Loved your series of videos. Very informative and helpful.
8/12/24 - just wanted to thank you for the entire TMB series including this video. You guys kept it real and gave us valuable info. We’re starting our TMB next weekend and can’t wait! More power to you!
Love!!! We hit trail 25 June! As a lady, I would love to have Jen show what she took in her pack!
Thank you so much! I've been binge-watching TMB series as I'm planning for 2026. I truly appreciate how honest you were and not glossing over some of the hardships and places you maybe didn't like as much. I loved the realness and you have a lovely family. What a wonderful experience to have shared with your daughter. Wonderful editing and great storytelling. I don't think you need to add the stabilizing to the filming -- I really enjoyed the reality of how it was.
Question: Do you think the refugios food might be an issue for somebody that can't eat gluten or dairy? I see sooooooo much cheese on everybody's videos and lots of pasta. I wish I could eat that but it wouldn't end well for me.
Did you ever need to go off trail to go to the bathroom? If so, was that ever an issue?
Did you make all your own arrangements or did you use a company and if so, who?
Given the opportunity to do it again would you change your route/stops or do anything differently?
Thank you so much for the kind words! Our daughter ate vegetarian with no problem - she took a break from being a vegan for the trip knowing it would be tough... But the refugios I think are used to all sorts of dietary restrictions and it seemed that they could usually accommodate. You could definitely try to check beforehand. Bathroom was never a problem - there was always a place to stop. But we had some tp and hand sanitizer just in case it ever came up. We used Happy Tracks to help us book and I think it's more expensive now (it was $600 usd for us), but worth it. If you have lots of time it's absolutely possible to do yourself, but it can be difficult communicating with these remote places. Grant (our rep) also gave us lots of advice and answered tons of questions and was always a phone call away if we were to get into trouble. I thought it was well worth it. I think if we had the time (and money) we might take a little longer. 11 days was kind of perfect, but maybe another rest day thrown in would have been nice. And I'd stick to the main route the whole way next time - no variants!
sorry about the late reply!
Man, I just wanted to say thank you. I know it's a lot of work to edit footage, etc. Your videos had a different flavor than all the glam videos, and I really appreciated your perspective. I related to your age and walking with a young adult. Makes me feel like I'm going to make it this summer 😅 Thank you!!
You'll love it - have a great time!
Good job on the trail and top quality edit.
I hiked standard route 2022 and high variant route 2023.
My only recommendation is to celebrate with food and have drinks like coffee and beer when hike is done. Or almost done.
And electrolytes will help.
It has been very entertaining and informative watching your videos. My wife and I are going this June 22-July 2. We live near Asheville so your perspective is perfect.
Just added the gear list to the description - thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for the comprehensive gear list. As I'm also doing the TMB in June I believe I will find similar weather conditions, so this is very helpful in terms of what to bring and not to bring.
Your comments regarding not to worry about the carry-on bag size also left me more at ease on the subject and less stressed. I definitely do not want to check my bag.
Hope to watch more of your videos soon.
I just added the gear list to the description - forgot about that!
Thank you so much for this helpful video!
Great videos thank you. We are looking to do the TMB next July. Did you have a guide book you used on the hike?
We had one but never ever looked at it.
Great report! Did I hear Goldwing? Could you post the links, looking for a good buff.
Goldwing - and I love it! Just posted the gear list in the description - sorry - forgot about that!
I am trying to get an understanding about how the refuges are set up. Are there seperate changing areas to get dressed since I understand there are often limited bathrooms? May seem like a weird ? But my wife has been wondering about this for a bit. Your videos are the best we have watches. Thanks for posting them
Thanks! Yeah mostly you had to change in the bathroom or shower or stealth change in the main dorm when no one was around. I can't remember it ever being a problem... But also most of the refuges have more private rooms for a bit more $$.
Hi, My family really enjoyed your videos. very honest and detailed. I am planning my TMB this August and picked up a few tips from you. Was wondering if you could please share your GAIA maps, That will surely hep?
Thanks for the info! To clean your clothes in Courmeyer did you find a laundromat or have the hotel clean them?
The hotel had a place that came and got it and had it clean and back in 2 hours. Wasn't all that expensive either -although at that point we probably would have paid about anything to have clean clothes...
Any type of insurance you recommend? Like being airlifted out due to emergency.
We used airlift insurance related to our Garmin InReach. Garmin has some fairly cheap insurance that pays 30k toward rescues...
When (which month) exactly did you do the hike?
last week of june
Better use trekking poles than knee braces, especially in descents.
8/12/24 - just wanted to thank you for the entire TMB series including this video. You guys kept it real and gave us valuable info. We’re starting our TMB next weekend and can’t wait! More power to you!
Many thanks!