Spring skiing conditions for the end of the winter season

Mont Blanc

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…

Winter is back with vengeance

Ken

Sun has given way to snow and there is a lot of it. Day two of powder skiing in Chamonix. You either pretend you can see or head for the trees. More snow daily as the slopes get topped up for some awesome skiing and snowboarding. Dream forest at Grands Montets has been the preferred destination. Read on…

Ski Touring and Split Boarding chalky snow

Split boarding

We have been heading up the Aiguille du Midi and ski touring over to the Helbronner for coffee. The coffee is  great and inexpensive and we have been building up some fitness at the same time. The skiing down the Vallee Noir has also been in brilliant condition with chalky snow and no bumps. The 517 steps from the ice cave at Montenvers up to the gondola to reach the train have assisted with the fitness regime. Read on…

Rarely seen skiers in the Natural Environment

Last run of the day at Grands Montets

Normally skiers are confined by piste markers and restrained by barriers. We have been lucky enough to see and capture on camera some skiers playing in the wilderness of their natural habitat. When the weather is inclement they can usually be found in the trees where the visibility is better but when the sun comes out they can be seen in the open slopes of the mountain. One can occasionally hear the distinctive “Whoop whoop!” of a skier which is a sign of excitement. Read on…

Sunshine and powder skiing at St Gervais

Breezy skiing powder in the sun

After the overnight dump of snow Chamonix ski domains were all saying “More information at…” regarding opening. We opted for St Gervais. The sun shone and the powder was deep. What a fab day out of the valley. They say … Read on…

First Vallee Blanche of the winter season

Vallee Blanche

We found we had a day skiing to ourselves and so headed up the Aiguille du Midi for a recce of the Vallee Blanche. The ridge is still only partially equipped so there were very few people skiing off. Temperatures were super cold. Crampons are definitely an advantage for walking down the ridge at the moment as the going is rough. Read on…

Col de La Fenetre Ski Tour Les Contamines

Col De La Fenetre ski tour

Day off at the chalet so headed out of the valley to Les Contamines for a scoot about and a short tour. The pistes were in amazing condition and deserted. The tour is only about 45minutes of up from the ski domain and gives fantastic views of Mont Blanc from the Col. Read on…