After yesterday’s successful mission on the Italian side skiing the Aiguille d’Entreves we concluded that if the weather remained the same our best chance of skiing some steeps was in a similar location, and now that Jerome had tested how I’d cope with some basic climbing we set our sights on a larger objective –
After yesterday’s aborted mission on the Glacier Rond we figured if we wanted to ski a steep line a better option would be to head over to the Italian side which is the South Face of the massif, and basking in sunshine we were anticipating being presented with some lovely corn snow. So after heading
After a well-earned day off it was time to ski. While there had been a terrible foehn blowing in Chamonix, on the other side of the range in Italy it had been snowing, so we decided to head through the tunnel to check it out. The scenes at either end of the tunnel could not
We had originally wanted to ski this couloir the day before, but there was a chilly northerly breeze that Jerome was afraid would prevent the couloir softening up, which would make it an absolute death trap. But today was still with a slight southerly, which meant we could go and ski one of the bigger
With our bodies starting to feel a little weary after being immediately thrown in the deep end on our trip, we decided we needed to have a bit of a quieter day. In Jerome’s terms, this meant heading up the Aiguille du Midi and skiing the Grand Envers du Plan, which is probably the steepest
[ad#Adsense Banner] Mindful of the fact that we will be arriving shortly, our guide Jérôme Para has been deep in preparation for our three weeks together, by opening up a new variation on the route – “Super Intégrale de Peuterey” to Mont Blanc – also achieving this in the record time of 6 days. Click
This is a repost of a Trip Report posted on the ski.com.au forums, and also the TGR forums in January. The response to it was part of the catalyst to create this site. I’m still processing this day in my mind. And to be honest it is going to take a while. After a fantastic
This is a repost of a Trip Report posted on ski.com.au and TGR in January, and the public reaction to it formed the nucleus of my desire to create this site: We met with our guide Jerome at the Compagnie des Guides in Chamonix, which is conveniently next to our hotel in the morning, to
2014 K2 AMP Rictor 90 XTi Skis From: 
2013 Blizzard Bonafide Skis From: 
2014 K2 MissDemeanor Womens Skis From: 
2014 Line Sick Day 95 Skis From: 
2014 Line Sir Francis Bacon Skis From: 
Douchebags 2.0 Foldable Roller Ski Bag
POC Receptor Bug Helmet
$189.95
Empire Pipe III Gloves
$39.99
POC Fornix Helmet
$219.95
Marker Squire Bindings
From: 
2012-2013 K2 Aftershock Skis 
2012-2013 Line Sir Francis Bacon Skis 
ABS Vario 15 Avalanche Airbag Backpack $1,299 POC Fornix Helmet $219.95
2012-2013 K2 Recoil Comp Skis – 50th Anniversary Edition
$499
2012-2013 K2 MissDirected Womens Skis
K2 Juvy Boys Skis
K2 Missy Girls Skis
