Christmas Day on the slopes
Finally there was a break in the weather and we could see the mountains. Headed up to Le Tour with our great friends for a slide in the sun and Lunch at the Passon Restaurant near the bottom of the … Read on…
Finally there was a break in the weather and we could see the mountains. Headed up to Le Tour with our great friends for a slide in the sun and Lunch at the Passon Restaurant near the bottom of the … Read on…
What a great start to the winter season here in Chamonix. The early snowfall has meant early opening of virtually the entire lift system. And the pistes are in fabulous condition. High mountain strong winds have scoured some ridges for … Read on…
Today the Brevent area opened the lifts to skiers. The top was closed and the link to La Flegere but there were some cheeky shots to be found between the runs. The groomed pistes were in perfect condition. More dumps … Read on…
Top level ski course run by Mark Gear developed for expert level skiers capable of skiing all but the most challenging off piste conditions and terrain. The focus of the expert ski courses is to maximize your ability as a … Read on…
This 5 day ski course based in Chamonix is run by Mark Gear in Chamonix. The course is aim is to improve piste technique and to start skiing off piste. In Mark’s words “It is amazing how easy skiing off … Read on…
Chamonix has given over to Spring conditions with warmth transforming the snow through the day. The Vallee Blanche is in amazing condition down to the Ice Caves at Montenvers. Ski touring is also really popular to access good snow up … Read on…
This course is exceptional value and runs for half days on the Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday of the week. Essentially it is about developing off piste ability to be able to ski whatever snow conditions you come across (including the best powder). So, bumps, crust, ice, you name it. Read on…
A 4 day ski course with an Instructor and a High Mountain Guide for those who have attended the Chamonix Off Piste & Touring Skills Course and want to develop their skiing and ski-touring skills further. Read on…
A 5 day course run with an instructor and a High Mountain Guide to improve off-piste performance and to start ski touring. Read on…