PDG cancelled – not quite the grand finale to the race season
Ah well. You can’t do much about the weather. After fine weather during the preceding week,...
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by Ben Bradford | Apr 25, 2016 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, Ski Rando Racing, Skiing, Switzerland, Uncategorised
Ah well. You can’t do much about the weather. After fine weather during the preceding week,...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Apr 18, 2016 | Ben's Climbs, Italy, Ski Rando Racing, Ski Touring, Skiing, Uncategorised
Well that was a bit of a learning curve. My first multi day stage race was going to be the classic...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Oct 28, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, Endurance, Switzerland, Training, Uncategorised
There are quite a few Vertical Kilometer races now, but the course at Fully has to be the most...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Oct 22, 2015 | Ben's Climbs, Endurance, Training, Uncategorised
Last week I drove over the border to Switzerland to get myself tested at the Olympic medical...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Oct 12, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, Endurance, France, Ski Rando Racing, Skiing, Training, Uncategorised
Since the end of the summer guiding season I’ve been getting out putting in some early...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Oct 5, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, France, Training, Uncategorised
For my first proper run since the CCC, my brother in-law Chris and I were getting acclimatized...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Sep 5, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, Endurance, France, Italy, Switzerland, Uncategorised
It still amazes me how things fade from memory so quickly. Specifically, how discomfort and pain...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Apr 8, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, Chamonix Conditions, France, Guiding/Instruction, Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing, Uncategorised
Quite a mixed couple of weeks since the last blog. Our stable spring weather came to an abrupt...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Feb 20, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, France, Ski Touring, Uncategorised
Everything lined up well today; good weather, stable snow and a promise of a lift back from...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Feb 20, 2015 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, France, Ski Rando Racing, Ski Touring, Switzerland, Uncategorised
Its been so long since I wrote a blog post, I’m not sure where or when to start…....
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Dec 2, 2014 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, Endurance, France, Uncategorised
Such a dry and mild autumn here in Chamonix. I’ve been getting out running a lot in...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Oct 30, 2014 | Ben's Climbs, Uncategorised
Dartmoor is a fantastic spot in the south-west for all sorts of activities. My usual spot was the...
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Ben was highly professional and also great to spend the day with. We did the Vallee Blanche with him and had a great day out. He was very professional and careful to warn us of Read more Ben was highly professional and also great to spend the day with. We did the Vallee Blanche with him and had a great day out. He was very professional and careful to warn us of dangers and keep us informed and we felt very safe in his hands. Would highly recommend him and hopefully we can do a touring day out with him next time!
I had an amazing experience skiing the Vallée Blanche with Ben, who handled our group graciously, was highly professional and willing to share his knowledge throughout the day. Thank you again!
We had an absolutely amazing time out with Ben. Knowledgeable, fun to ski with and a great teacher and educator - thanks again for a memorable day!
We spent the whole day out climbing. Ben is an excellent guy and fun to spend the day with. This was first time ever doing multi-pitch climbing and he made it easy to learn and Read more We spent the whole day out climbing. Ben is an excellent guy and fun to spend the day with. This was first time ever doing multi-pitch climbing and he made it easy to learn and taught me a lot about climbing. I highly recommend booking him for any of your outdoor adventures.
Fantastic guiding and organisation for some beautiful days in the Swiss Alps. Vertical Frontiers kept me well informed and updated on the trip and the guide was very friendly and Read more Fantastic guiding and organisation for some beautiful days in the Swiss Alps. Vertical Frontiers kept me well informed and updated on the trip and the guide was very friendly and made me feel very safe in the mountain. Highly recommend Vertical Frontiers and Ben for your next adventure!
Amazing weekend on an alpine training course with Ben, going through all the basics like crampon and rope work, crevasse rescue and general mountain safety. Not only a lot of fun, Read more Amazing weekend on an alpine training course with Ben, going through all the basics like crampon and rope work, crevasse rescue and general mountain safety. I also tagged on an extra day for a 1:2 adventure up to Marbrees from the Torino refugio. Not only a lot of fun, but a very professional, safe and well organized trip - 100% recommend!
New for 2027: ski touring in Western Finnmark, Norway. From 9–16 May, six days of ski touring among the mountains and fjords.
Not every day in the mountains needs to involve a 4,000m summit or a huge objective — classic rock & alpine ridges around Chamonix.
Guiding the Grand Combin traverse, taking in all three summits in superb high-alpine conditions.
Dent de Tsalion and Aiguille de la Tsa — a brilliant day on steep Arolla granite.
Summit day on the Matterhorn — classic alpine mountaineering on one of the iconic peaks of the Alps.
An early alpine start and a Gran Paradiso ascent in crisp late-summer conditions.
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