This was a great orientation for those of us who had not experienced extreme altitude before and made believers out of all of us. Those of us who thought that we should be attempting the Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) – 10 continuous days of hiking and bivouacking at elevation- may have lost some of their ardor as we all felt the increased difficulty breathing and keeping our balance.

The day turned out to be a feast for our eyes since the clouds had cooperated and we were treated to heavenly scenes that felt good for the soul. It was an eye-opening experience; a perfect Day 1 introduction.

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