TR: Chamonix Day 1 – Les Grands Montets
The day began like all days to early in a European ski trip - with Jet Lag. Wide awake at 4am, having decided that...
TR: Chamonix Day 2 – Ski Touring at Flégère
We woke up to the lovely sight of falling snowflakes and the wonderful sound of avalanche bombs. Unfortunately the visibility was very poor, so...
TR: Chamonix Day 3 – Powder at Grands Montets
Every skier has a list.
Whether it involves particular destinations, activities or achievements, these are the goals that provide the motivation and rewards for...
TR: Chamonix Day 4 – Ski Tour Crochues/Berard
With clouds looming over the Aiguille du Midi, we decided to leave that for another day and head for the Aiguilles Rouges for a...
TR: Chamonix Day 5 – Grand Envers du Plan
With our bodies starting to feel a little weary after being immediately thrown in the deep end on our trip, we decided we needed...
Checking in from the road
Checking in from Abriès in the Queyras range of the South Alps.
Last couple of nights were spent in a small refuge in the...
TR: Days 7-9 – Road Trip – Dormillouse
Having farmed much of the pow in the Chamonix area, word came through that the south, and also the areas near the border of...
TR: Days 10-11 – Road Trip – Abries
After our fantastic experience touring in the powder above Dormillouse Jerome spoke to some locals who suggested that the conditions were best in the...
TR: Day 12 – Road Trip – Les Deux Alpes Couloir Rama
We woke in La Grave to the impressive Meije towering above us, it was great to see it from our hotel bed.
But alas the...
TR: Chamonix Day 14 – Couloir Marbrées
We had originally wanted to ski this couloir the day before, but there was a chilly northerly breeze that Jerome was afraid would prevent...