The last week seems to have been memorable for rain. The sun shone one day and the mountains appeared, clarted in snow. Due to the rain, the avalanche risk has shot up and the ski touring trails have been closed … Read on…
The latest is that the ski lifts will not open until after the February holidays. We are getting fitter and are lucky enough to be able to explore new areas outside the Chamonix valley. With the volume of snow comes … Read on…
On the last sunny day before the latest snow we set off up Aiguilette les Houches. On a normal day we would drop a car at the bottom then head to Le Brevent to use the uplift. In the current … Read on…
With the absence of working ski lifts at the moment the ski touring is the way to go. We have been getting out every other day to acquire some mountain fitness and harden off the feet. Gradually we have increased … Read on…
The stable weather over the last week has given great opportunities to explore the mountains both on piste and off piste. The recent snowfall freshened up the pistes for brilliant conditions almost everywhere. Off piste has been a similar story … Read on…
The weather is about to change so we headed up the Aig du Midi to check out the conditions before the snow hits at the weekend. The ridge is partially equipped at the moment so there are metal stakes in … 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…
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…
The snow conditions back country have been amazing this past week. We have ventured over the Autannes from Le Tour and had numerous excursions from the Aiguille du Midi. As one of the group said “that is the best ski I have ever had”. Read on…
