07/03/2023
Chamonix valley facing the climate crisis...
‘It’s still as beautiful as ever’: the changing face of the French Alps
The reality of the climate crisis is that Chamonix valley’s glaciers are shrinking, though tourist guides and their clients are finding ways to help and adapt
02/02/2023
"Un jour, j’ai un client qui est à quatre pattes sur l’arête de l’Aiguille du midi, il était fatigué. Je lui dis : "Écoute, donne-moi ton sac” et il me répond “Non, je ne donnerai pas mon sac”. Du coup, je le lui ai presque arraché des épaules, et je l’ai mis sur mon sac. Et arrivé en haut, il me dit “Promets-moi, tu ne diras pas à ma femme que tu as porté mon sac”."
Sylviane Tavernier est devenue, à moins de 30 ans, la première femme à intégrer la Compagnie des guides de Chamonix (qui ne fonctionnait qu’au masculin depuis sa création en 1821).
➡️ Une rencontre passionnante et vivifiante avec la pionnière alpine : https://l.franceinter.fr/TAw
06/12/2022
Nepal's record-breaking female mountaineers!
‘Your mother is in the mountains’: Nepal’s record-breaking female mountaineers – a photo essay
A trio of ambitious Nepali climbers are among those reshaping the country’s male-dominated mountaineering industry
06/10/2022
Hillaree Nelson - inspirational mountaineer and high altitude skier
Hilaree Nelson, maternité et préjugés
La skieuse d'altitude Hilaree Nelson, disparue lundi dernier au Manaslu, était mère de deux enfants. Une information qui éclaire certes sa trajectoire personnelle, mais sous-tend un jugement sur...
21/12/2021
Excellent documentary about ski touring in Chablis/Portes du Soleil during lockdown. "...if people show the same adaptability and resolve, the future is going to be fun!" With that spirit, Happy holidays and a snowy New Year!
La Saison Blanche - Full Film (4K) - Ski Touring during the Pandemic
A documentary ski film telling the story of the 2020/2021 winter season in the French Alps. During a chapter of lockdowns and lift closures, two ski instruct...
07/06/2021
Due to exceptional snow coverage… Ski & Bike this weekend 11- 13 June at Avoriaz (17€), book online from 9 June!
Snowboarding in June in Avoriaz 1800, using actual ski lifts?!!! YES! is opening this weekend... FOR BOTH SKIING & MOUNTAIN BIKING!!!! 🏂 ⛷ 🚵🏻♀️
Yes, you read that right 🙃
Due to the exceptional amount of snow still around, Avoriaz are running the lifts for both skiers / snowboarders & mountain bikers, this weekend only. For those that wish to slide on snow, it will be the Arare and Fornet areas that will open. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday 9th June.
Full details: https://bit.ly/2TMQp5j
See you up there 🤟