There is something very satisfying about putting the skins on the skis at the roadside, and touring up into the mountains away from the resort. It's traditional, pure, or whatever you want to call it. You have to "earn your turns", find the way and plan the route for...
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Deep winter touring in Switzerland
Decisions, decisions. Where to go? And where to stay? Even before the week's tour began I was racking my brain and re-checking the weather forecast every few hours in the hope it had changed again. It was chucking down with snow and turning our intended Western...
read moreSkiing powder through the trees at Combloux
Quiet, trees and powder - such a perfect combination at Combloux and plenty of low angled slopes for when the avalanche forecast is...
read moreExploring the Swiss end of the Aiguille Rouge
Last time I saw Niall we were summer mountaineering, so it was quite a contrast to be out ski touring with him, brother Stewart and their friend Neil. When we met up my legs were still aching from the European Championship race from the day before. But with a second...
read moreGreat conditions on the Valley Blanche
Perfect weather, and great conditions on the classic Valley Blanche this...
read moreA bit warmer, but great ski conditions around Chamonix
Had a great morning ski tour today above Vallocine in the Chamonix valley. Plenty of untracked snow, and some trees to dodge. The Loriaz refuge is fully functioning, so there's refreshment mid tour if you wish. Some avalanche hazard up high still, but if you pick you...
read moreSpring Ski Mountaineering
We are taking bookings for spring Ski Mountaineering, in and around Chamonix as well as further afield. In particular, our Ski Mont Blanc trips in Mid/Late April - please take a look out our new Mont Blanc Ski Mountaineering page for further details. We are always on...
read moreA perfect day’s Ski Touring around Les Houches – Chamonix
I love travelling and skiing to new places, but there's something very satisfying about skiing on the local hill, especially if it's quiet and the snow is as good as it is right now. The avalanche hazard is rather high at the moment, with the potential of some big...
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