Our Journal
Keep up to date with the goings on in the mountain world. We're usually in the mountains ourselves, but whenever we have time to sit down and write some entries we will. If you have some topics you are interested in, why not send us a post that we can share here?
Gran Paradiso Itinerary
DAY ONE: Depart Chamonix for Gran Paradiso National Park Having already arrived in Chamonix either the night before or early this morning, you meet your guide at 9AM for a...
Otztal Ski Tour Preparation Trips
SKI TOURING INTRO Introducing keen skiers to the world of ski touring. This is great preparation for our ski touring trips and an essential confidence builder for those with no...
Gran Paradiso Ski Tour Preparation Trips
SKI TOURING INTRO Introducing keen skiers to the world of ski touring. This is great preparation for our ski touring trips and an essential confidence builder for those with no...
Walkers Haute Route Lunch Stops
11 Day / 6 Day Chamonix to Trient Lunch stop: Refuge du Col de Balme Trient - Champex Bovine Route: Lunch stop: Alpage du Bovine / Plan de l'Au Fenetre d'Arpette: Lunch...
Alta Via 1 Lunch and Water Stops
What to expect? On the Alta Via 1, the refuges (rifugio) serve a variety of hearty, traditional meals that reflect the local cuisine of the Dolomites, blending Italian and Tyrolean...
Swiss, Bernese Oberland Ski Tour Kit List
KEY CLOTHING ITEMS Summary - Hard-shell waterproof shell jacket (GORE-TEX or similar) - 1 x Down jacket - 1 x Insulated mid layers (fleece, soft shell, or light down jacket)...
Turbo Mont Blanc Itinerary
DAY ONE: Arrival Day You will meet with your guide for a briefing in the evening to go through the plan for the week, as well as to discuss the...
Let’s talk about Mountaineering Boots.
Let's start with the B1, B2 and B3 categories. B1 boots Not stiff Not warm Lightweight Compatible with C1 crampons only No heel welt This is typical a 3 season hiking...
LOOKING BACK AT 2023
If you'd like to get out in 2024 then don't hesitate to get in touch with us.