Chamonix Snow News 2010-2011 from Ski Breezy

Periodically Breezy and Alun will share news about what has been happening in the valley so that you can get a true picture of the snow conditions. Alternatively join us on Facebook and contribute yourself.

12th March - Ski Touring
Blue skies and good snow up high has meant ski touring has been great all week. Fresh tracks down Glacier Mort, Col d'Otanes at Le Tour and a great tour in Italy from Arpe. Weather forecast has SNOW, SNOW, SNOW!!!

27th February - Grand Montets
Yesterday we managed to get a couple of tops in at Grand Montets with Sauze. The previous day we had some reservations for the top but alas a 4 hour power cut saw every lift at Grand Montets grind to a halt fully loaded. Fortunately we had our feet on the ground so went to seek alternative entertainment. Snow on the glacier was great though slightly wind affected where it was completely untracked.

20th February - Snow
This morning after overnight snowfall the garden at the chalet has 3 snowmen, and it is still snowing.

4th February - Influx for the weekend
Ski Breezy is now open for flexi breaks and long weekend enquiries. People arriving all day today for the weekend. Check out the Lastminute Offers. Snow still good on upper slopes and unlike most resorts CHAMONIX guarantees the opening of more than 80% of all ski areas to allow beginners to advanced skiers to taste the joys of skiing.

23rd January - Sleep Required
Just had a fairly full on skiing and Party week as we had a 40th Birthday group in all of whom were friends. No new snow in the week but we made the best of what was there. Courmayeur is still in great condition as are the upper slopes in Chamonix. Lower slopes are getting icy although the freezing cold temperatures is keeping the off piste snow grippy on the North facing slopes.

14th January - Valley Blanche
Breezy and I managed to sneak in a VB after shopping. High winds at the top and down the ridge (which is now equipped). Fresh tracks in powder down the Petit Envers. No tracks through to Salle a Manger so into the exit couloirs behind the Refuge. Lots of groups with Guides. Great day out.

New Years Day @ Grands Montets
Not crowded and great chalky snow all the way down the glacier from the top. Pistes have taken a beating with the traffic recently and are hard but the off piste is grippy.

29th December - New Year Week
Stable weather and cold temperatures have kept the snow conditions good. Today the addition of blue sky has meant that the car parks at Le Brevent and Grands Montets have been closed to traffic except buses. The influx of skiers and snowboarders from outside the valley means that traffic (and parking) is gonna be hell.
Happy New Year to All!!!

24th December - White Christmas
After a couple of days of blue sky, warm temperatures and Foehn wind, it is snowing for Christmas. Pistes are still in great condition and the off piste is firm and chalky snow. Merry Christmas!

17th December - More Fresh Snow
Cleared 20cm off the drive of the Chalet this morning and had fresh tracks at Grands Montets. Temperatures have been baltic all week. Le Tour, Le Brevent and La Flegere all open for the season tomorrow. Lots of fresh tracks to be had!!!

10th December - Grands Montets
GM is still the only domain open in the valley during the week and the snow both on and off piste is good. All other domains opening 18th Dec. Awesome sunset over Mont Blanc.

4th December 2010 - Our 1st day out
Blue sky powder at Grands Montets, a week of snow and no lifts open meant party time! Base is a bit thin in places and there are still some rocks to be covered but the snow was great, even if the legs were complaining. GM open every day now and cheap lift tickets too.

3rd December 2010 - Snow everywhere
Although Grands Montets was partially open last weekend we only arrived in town on Sunday eve. Its been snowing most of the week and this weekend GM is open €25/day and Les Houches is partially open (2 weeks early). Forecast is good so plenty of fresh tracks to be had.