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Ideal Mont Blanc Summit
It was an amazÂing evening on the sumÂmit of Mont Blanc! We left the Gouter hut at 3:20 pm and enjoyed a crowd-free climb to the top. SumÂmitÂing at 6:50 pm, we took our time descendÂing, revÂelÂing in the incredÂiÂble evening light cast upon the mounÂtain. A truÂly amazÂing day in the mounÂtains and a new friend made.
ChrisÂtÂian sent in the above report from a trip in August- conÂgrats to Steve and ChrisÂtÂian in a seaÂson among the worst weathÂer-wise in hisÂtoÂry! The seaÂson just wrapped up with anohter ascent of Blanc, so things came togethÂer someÂwaht for the end of the seaÂson. RememÂber to book earÂly for the Alps proÂgram net year to ensure a guide and hut reservation.
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~MM Guide ChrisÂtÂian Santelices