Kyle Gilbert
My name is Kyle Gilbert. I'm a thru-hiker / programmer based in Chicago, and I backpack around the world.
Returning to the Alpes and the Tour du Mont Blanc
It's been a wish of mine to be able to go back to the European Alpes and re-visit an old friend: the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Conquering the Great Hike of Corsica, France
Billed as the most difficult trail in Europe, this Great Hike (or Grande Randonnee 20) was the last thru-hiking adventure on my list.
Welcoming the New Year as we explored the land of Egypt
I always dreamed that I would go to this place one day, and wander inside the many temples and pyramids.
Summitting the second highest peak in the Rockies
The initial ascent was so easy, I had almost forgotten that I was hiking up the second tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains.
Pushing myself towards the summit of Mt. Belford
A mountain's summit trail rating usually indicates its level difficulty with 1 being not very difficult. Mt. Belford was rated as one of those.
Walking the West Highland Way in the Scottish Highlands
This trek would end up being my least favorite out of them all. I was not prepared enough for the amount of rainfall nearly every day.
Summiting three mountain peaks before lunch
It's not very often that a single trail allows you to summit multiple mountain peaks in one day, and Decalibron is one of those trails.
Running out of water while on Mt. Shavano
This was a tough one not only because we had to gain nearly 6,000 feet of elevation, but we also ran out of water on our way up.
Ending my trip on a high note by summiting Grays Peak
This route started above the treeline, which I always love, and the beginning of the trail went through an elongated bowl-shaped valley.