The stars of the show

With some minor alterations and and changes to the prescribed plan our happy group finished the walkers Haute Route today.
Walking from France into Switzerland, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, we've passed in sight of 14 of the tallest peaks in Europe. We've crossed cols at 3000m, forded glacial streams and climbed ladders - and we've laughed. Lots.

High above Zermatt this afternoon I grabbed impressive shots of the Matterhorn, Briethorn(s), Pollux, Castor - golden eagles, marmots and butterflies - but in the end I decided to blip the true stars of the show - my wonderful group.

I hope our paths cross again and that I'm lucky enough to have many more groups just like this.

Ive often told people who query why I enjoy repeating treks and climbs that its not the footsteps that matter - its who you do them with - and this group have been a blessing, a confirmation of my belief that people are mostly good & that everyone has a story to tell & share, I can genuinely say I've loved every minute I've spent in their company, its been a privilege to share this journey with them and the sound of our laughter will last long in my heart.