Monday 14 January 2008
Sunday 13 January 2008
La Contamine Ski Touring
Fresh powder after the storm! yesterday we were skiing fresh powder (St Gervais) in a white paper bag, today a complete contrast. The team got to grips with the powder although we had some comedy kick turns on the way up. 
Monday 7 January 2008
Ice Climbing Chamonix / La Grave
Been ice climbing over the past week. A few days in La Grave where the conditions were great, best they've been for a few years. After New Year I was back in Chamonix and climbed in the Trient Gorge. Had a Father and son (11 years old) amazing he loved the ice climbing but wasnt impressed by the abseil of an Abolakov thread!
Saturday 22 December 2007
Ski Touring - Verbier / Bruson
Been ski touring in and around Verbier over the last few days. Despite the cosolidated snow pack we managed to find some creamy snow not yet turned. Mostly on Northerly aspects sheltered from the wind and in the trees. Lovely weather, spectacular views and very quiet in Switzerlands best kept secret B*****!
Tuesday 18 December 2007
Avalanche Foundation - Avoriaz
Digging a snow trial pit to analise snow structure and shear testing. 
Not much excitement the snow pack was very stable.
Not much excitement the snow pack was very stable. 
Jack looking at the snow structure and crystal growth using a hand lense and snow analysis card.
Friday 14 December 2007
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