A Emotional day hike......

[ALGonquin Bob]

"Good Climbing!"

Alain, it has been a true honor to have literally hiked in your footsteps and to have met you occasionally on the trail (always as I was on the ascent and you were descending! ). Congratulations on your amazing feats in these wonderful mountains, and good luck on your next goal, whatever that may be. Hoping to see you at the dinner.... - ALGonquin Bob

 

[BorealChickadee]

Alain, you are truly a man of the mountains. Sometimes we just have to be alone on those trips. On one of my many trips alone I remember so vividly the day I met the little rabbit and his big friend. The highlight of my day. Congratulations!

 

[ADKdremn]

Simply awe inspiring!

Alain a huge thank you is in order as well since to your inimitable achievements you can add that countless climbers who became Winter Forty-Sixers during your own quest would have never done so without your "guidance".

While I'm not a winter 46er or even a regular 46er yet I can say this statement is very true for myself. On my first winter climb I hiked Wright, Algonquin and Iroquois. When I came down Algonquin there was no sign of a path towards Iroquois. I looked around for a while and wasn't really comfortable just heading over towards Iroquois. I reluctantly made the decision to head down when I noticed a lone hiker heading up Boundary. I decided to go for it and follow this hikers footsteps. I pushed myself like crazy and eventually caught up to him just about at the summit of Iroquois. Much to my suprise it was Alain and Pin Pin! I was so excited to meet him and to be able to finish my first three winter peaks with his "guidance". If it weren't for him I most likely still would not have been to Iroquois. So a big thank you from me to Alain and the little rabbit that could!

 

[--M.]

Congratulations, PINPIN JUNIOR and happy trails! I always love reading your reports and your writing! Please keep 'em coming!

 

[JoeCedar]

Alain,

I can't remember how many times we met in the mountains we both love. Each time seeing you with a big smile and fast pace was an inspiration. You always lifted my spirits and it made me go faster. Of course, I tried many times to play the fox, but was never able to overtake the speedy rabbit. Good luck, my friend.

 

[Neil]

Alain,
In my mind two words sum you up:

humilité et partage.

And a third: class.