22nd January, Cogne Ice
A mild day in the Valle d'Aoste but with blue skies and lots of ice there were still plenty of people enjoying quality cascade climbing. Most of them were with us enjoying a 'sociable' ascent of Cascade Lillaz (II 3, 250m). Great fun climbing with lots of options to creat steeper variations or even top rope some... more>
Please use this page as a reference for Chamonix based off-piste and ski touring conditions for the winter 2011/12 season. Add your own ski conditions comments via the link at the base of the page.
1st February, Great Off-Piste Skiing in Arctic Chamonix
The clouds parted on the Chamonix vall... more>
The amazing autumn period of stable, dry sunny weather here in the Chamonix Valley is ending today. For the first time in over a month, the summit of Mont Blanc has disappeared behind gathering thick cloud and strong south westerly winds are whipping up even the old, dry snow surface. And, yes, wait for it....Yes, fresh snow is on the way! The much awaited 'Or Blanc' is forecast to arrive th... more>
Information, dates and prices are now available for our spring 2012 Ski Mont Blanc courses. Check the link below to get a feel for what is involved in Skiing Mont Blanc and whether it is something you would like to try. It's not a ski mountaineering expedition for the faint hearted but is one of the biggest, most rewarding classic days on Skis in the Western Alps.
We are now also takin... more>
14th August, Showery in the Aiguilles Rouges - but still great climbing
As has been the case a lot this summer the weather forecast was wrong on the timings today and it was raining hard whilst we were taking the first lift up the Index chairlift! Diverting from a longer day on the Belvedere we stopped instead at the fine looking 'Tour... more>
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>
A mid March day with temperatures up to 15C today here in the Chamonix Valley and thoughts are turning to the late winter - spring period which so often gives good icy goulotte and north face climbing. Whilst not great for skiers it has been a fine season so far for the winter alpinist with a lot of ice and blue sky and not too much snow.
If you are interested in getting in on the act... more>
A large dump of fresh snow last week followed by a stable period of high pressure has created some good conditions for ski touring and ski mountaineering here in Chamonix. Whilst there continues to be a considerable avalanche risk the snowpack is gradually stabilising and many teams have been out enjoying some of the classic ski tours of the Valley.
Damian and I enjoyed a pleasant nigh... more>
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