What’s in your Rucksack for Skiing Off-Piste & Day Touring?
In this article, we take a look at what items you should carry in your rucksack when joining us on an Off-Piste & Ski Touring Skills Course as well as […]
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Chamonix Ski Touring & Off Piste Warm Up & Course Preparation
For our guests joining us on any off-piste and ski touring course, we recommend, if possible arriving at least a day or two early prior to starting a guided programme […]
Seasonal Alpine Mountaineering Conditions
Alpine Mountaineering Outside Of The Summer Season – A Tough But Rewarding Experience We run lots of Chamonix based mountaineering & expedition training programs outside the main summer season. There can […]
Chamonix Mountain Walking, Acclimatisation & Training
For guests on our Chamonix based mountaineering courses, we recommend, if possible, arriving at least a day or two early prior to starting a guided programme to allow for some initial acclimatisation […]
Buying Rock Boots
Pain is Insane! – Do Not Fit your shoes too tight! Some Simple Advice on selecting a well fitting pair of rock climbing shoes…. These extremely wise words are provided […]
Winterising Your Rack
The winter game is a tough one and a cool head, warm body and eye for conditions will all help to get you up your chosen route. In discussing the […]
Making the Most of your High Altitude Expedition….
The purpose of this article is to stimulate some thought about enhancing your chances of success and even ‘enjoyment’ on multi-day expeditions to high altitude peaks. Many of the themes […]
Avalanche Training Notes
In the ever evolving world of snow science & avalanche theory the pragmatic skier & mountaineer needs to identify the salient points & make pragmatic decisions accordingly. This is […]
Alpine Training – A Students Perspective
Already a competent UK based rock climber, Matt came out to Chamonix for 6 days of alpine training, three in in spring and three in early summer. Here, he shares […]
