It has been one of the snowiest Augusts here in the Western Alps for decades. Whilst this hampered (but didn't deter) our keen 'Mission' team on Mont Blanc last week it provided us with a late summer treat for our ascent of the highest mountain in Switzerland, The Dom.

British Mountain Guide Paul Wright joined Rob, James, Louis, Gareth and I for the not insubstantial walk up to the Dom Hut where we sampled some of the finest Applestrudel this side of the Rhone Valley. Read our full 'Doing the Dom' report for an insight in to this classic alpine 'big mountain' experience....