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by Drew Robinson December 13, 2018 1
France Italy Switzerland Tour du Mont Blanc

A Complete Guide To Hiking Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Europe. The incredible thing about Tour du Mont Blanc is that you’ll hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland as you loop your way around the Mont Blanc Massif. The entire journey covers 170km (106m) and gains roughly 10,000m (33,000ft) of elevation. The Tour du Mont Blanc is the bucket list adventure of a lifetime, and I’ll be covering all of the details in this comprehensive guide.

Hiking Little Lakes Valley (Gem Lakes) via Mosquito Flat - Bishop, CA
by Drew Robinson November 13, 2018 4
Dog Friendly Hikes Inyo County Hikes Kid Friendly Hikes Sierra Nevada Hikes

Hiking Little Lakes Valley Trail (Gem Lakes) via Mosquito Flat – Bishop, CA

A hike of Little Lakes Valley via Mosquito Flat makes for a quintessential Eastern Sierra outdoor experience. This 8.5-mile out-and-back hike passes by six alpine lakes and provides side trail options to quite a few more. Hikers will pass under the 13,000+ ft mountain peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot, and Mt. Mills.

Hiking Around Patriarch Grove In The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - Bishop, CA
by Drew Robinson November 7, 2018 6
Dog Friendly Hikes Inyo County Hikes Kid Friendly Hikes Sierra Nevada Hikes

Hiking Around Patriarch Grove In The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Bishop, CA

Patriarch Grove rests at an elevation above 11,000ft, and requires 13 miles of driving on an unpaved dirt road. There are two .5 mile hikes at Patriarch Grove, the Timberland Ancients Trail and the Cottonwood Basin Overlook Trail. In this guide, I’ll provide directions, photos, maps, and instructions on combining these two hikes for a 1-mile figure eight loop. 

Hiking The Discovery Trail At The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - Bishop, CA
by Drew Robinson November 6, 2018 10
Dog Friendly Hikes Inyo County Hikes Kid Friendly Hikes Sierra Nevada Hikes

Hiking The Discovery Trail At The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Bishop, CA

The Discovery Trail is a short 1-mile loop hike that gains a mere 276 ft of elevation within the Ancient Bristlecone Forest. Although this hike is short, it can still be a challenge since it begins at an elevation above 10,000ft. The trailhead for the Discovery Trail is located at Schulman Grove, right outside the Ancient Bristlecone Forest visitor center. In this guide, you’ll find driving directions, maps, instructions, and photos.

12 Tips For Driving Iceland's Ring Road With Babies, Toddlers, And Children
by Drew Robinson September 30, 2018 3
Iceland Ring Road Travel Lists and Advice

12 Tips For Driving Iceland’s Ring Road With Babies, Toddlers, And Children

With waterfalls, volcanos, black sand beaches, glaciers, and hot springs, Iceland is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Some travelers might hesitate at the thought of bringing their babies, toddlers, or children along for a trip with such seemingly demanding outdoor activities, but Iceland is actually an incredible place to visit with kids. We toured around Iceland for two weeks with an infant, and in this post, I’m going to share 12 helpful tips for parents looking to follow in our footsteps.