Thursday 8 September 2016

Vallorcine granite

A nice mornings rock climbing with Will Brook

Vallorcine rock climbing is on good clean granite.It's an idea venue for learning to rock climb and  brushing up skills.

An nice secluded place and this time of year, although its a victim of it's on success during the busy holidays.

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Another Mont Blanc, 6/7 September 2016

It's not a bad office eh?

David, Robert, Will and David Sharp (Asp guide) on the summit. 

View towards the Aig du Midi

Robert and Will as we left the summit this morning, The shadow of Mont Blanc in the background!

Monday 5 September 2016

Chamonix in the rain.

Introduction to crevasse rescue and hauling systems.

Climbing a rope with prussicks.

Even on a rainy day Chamonix is a nice place to be!

Sunday 4 September 2016

Nice times on Mont Blanc

Sun set from the Goutier hut, We  had zero stonefall when we crossed the Grand couloir- lucky us!  There has been some huge rock slides though.

Birgit on the second boss -  4547m


Back at the Goutier hut - (Refuge du Goutier 3817m)