A Journey Across Borders

In trip no.6 I travel to the French and Italian Alps and try to summit the highest peak in the EU. From over 4,000m I reflect on how physical borders like mountain ranges and seas (like the English channel) impact the people and communities living near those borders, and the impact of de-bordering and re-bordering when significant infrastructure, like tunnels or walls, are built. 

Written in summer 2017, while living outside the UK. You can find the full text of this episode, along with maps photos and videos, at https://AJourneyAcrossBorders.wordpress.com/8-trips/trip-no-6-attempting-to-summit-mont-blanc-the-highest-peak-in-the-eu/

For more information on how to train and prepare for summiting Mont Blanc, head to https://TheWell-TravelledPostcard.com/2017/06/08/one-week-to-mont-blanc-training-and-preparations-for-the-summit/