After two fine ski ascents of Mont Blanc in April and May the summer season kicked off in earnest during the first week of June. Heavy afternoon thunder storms had left fresh snow down to the Tette Rousse at 3167m and a determined approach was required yesterday morning to set off in further cloudy and snowy weather to maximise the forecast improving period of weather.
The arrival at t... more>
Consistently hot temperatures have led to a rapid deterioration in conditions for the crossing of the 'Grand Couloir' on Mont Blanc's 'Gouter Route'.
Little snow now remains in the Couloir and there have been multiple accidents due to both stonefall and slips on loose rock. Most of the observed rockfall yesterday seemed to be initiated by the small meltwater streams generated by the... more>
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