When approached by the infamous Columbia sportswear company to head out on a three-day hike to the French Alps, Les Contamines, my first thought was this — can I do it?
I’m a personal trainer and used to play soccer, so I consider myself quite sporty and outdoorsy. I also train regularly at CrossFit, so I believe I’m pretty fit, as I would need to be for my job. But could I hike the Alps with such limited hiking experience? The answer is yes, but not without many challenges.
