Winter preparations – avalanche transceivers
It seems like a shovel, probe and transceiver is seen as mandatory equipment for most off piste...
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by Ben Bradford | Nov 6, 2019 | Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing
It seems like a shovel, probe and transceiver is seen as mandatory equipment for most off piste...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Feb 9, 2019 | News, Off Piste, Ski Touring, Upcoming Availability
It seems like we’ve been treated these past couple of weeks, with a good top up of fresh...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Apr 14, 2018 | News, Off Piste, Ski Touring
We’ve put together a little video of our 2017/18 season off piste skiing around Chamonix and...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Jan 31, 2018 | Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing
After the deluge of rain and snow on the 21st January, high pressure has setup over the alps and here in Chamonix we’ve had spring like temperatures and stable snow conditions for the past week or so. Below 2000m the snow is...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | May 1, 2016 | Alps, France, Guiding/Instruction, Italy, Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing, Uncategorised
It’s the end of the season out here in the Alps. The lifts in Chamonix have been shutting...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Mar 8, 2016 | Alps, France, Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing, Uncategorised
A day off today, and a day off from skiing completely. Which is hard when the sun is shining and...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Feb 21, 2016 | Alps, France, Guiding/Instruction, Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing, Uncategorised
Quiet, trees and powder – such a perfect combination at Combloux and plenty of low angled...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Jan 25, 2016 | Alps, Chamonix Conditions, France, Off Piste, Skiing, Uncategorised
Perfect weather, and great conditions on the classic Valley Blanche this morning.
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Jan 17, 2016 | Alps, France, Guiding/Instruction, Italy, Off Piste, Ski Touring, Skiing, Switzerland, Uncategorised
We are taking bookings for spring Ski Mountaineering, in and around Chamonix as well as further...
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 | Mar 15, 2015 | Alps, France, Guiding/Instruction, Off Piste, Skiing, Uncategorised
The “VB” is in fine condition at the moment, almost piste like grippy snow, a few nice...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Mar 18, 2014 | Alps, France, Italy, Off Piste, Skiing, Uncategorised
It really does feel like spring here in Chamonix. A lot of the snow has gone from low altitudes,...
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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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