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...
L'Aiguille du Midi

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...
Nicole Arriving at the Col

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...
Richard skiing out of the Argentiere Glacier

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...
Ski Touring at Flegere

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...
L'Aiguille du Midi

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...