ssssnake529
Explorer
The first 4 are in the Alps. (Mont Blanc Massif) 2 of Mount Maudit, Aiguille Noir de Peuterey, Tour Ronde
the rest are from Canada. Athabasca and Assiniboine
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The first 4 are in the Alps. (Mont Blanc Massif) 2 of Mount Maudit, Aiguille Noir de Peuterey, Tour Ronde
the rest are from Canada. Athabasca and Assiniboine
Elliot Press
Observer
awesome! I'm off to Chamonix in a few weeks for a 5 week trip.
CAn you recommend any decent mountains that are suitable for a beginner/intermediate solo alpine climb?
ssssnake529
Explorer
Midi/Plan traverse maybe.
Not a lot of good solo opportunities for a beginner up on the glaciers, as falling in a crevasse is always a possibility.
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
Mountaineering guides were invented in the Alps so if you can't find anybody else to climb with you will be able to find a reputable guide organization. One advantage of hiring a guide in an unfamiliar place is they know the conditions.
On the other hand, since you're going during winter...
The skiing/snowboarding in the Chamonix valley really is top banana. There are a bunch of great ski areas and you can also take the cable car up to Aguille du Midi and ski down the Vallee Blanche glacier back to Chamonix. Except for the first steep slope its easy (borderline flat and mind over matter on a snowboard) as long as you don't fall in a crevasse but the setting is truly awesome. Most parties hire a guide here, too.
Enjoy your trip -- I'm jealous!
Elliot Press
Observer
Thanks for the advice guys.
I'm flying out in a couple of hours. Staying Bulgaria and France for a month :wings:
I'm flying out in a couple of hours. Staying Bulgaria and France for a month :wings:
Elliot Press
Observer
Just got back from a month of climbing in the French Alps.
Got loads of pics but have not uploaded many.
More to come later
Got loads of pics but have not uploaded many.
More to come later
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Austria last weekend:
jrueppel
Adventurer
A few photos from last summer's outing to the grotto....Enjoy!
(there's a few nice boondock camping areas around there too if you're driving across the Sierra's and the NATL. park camp grounds are full.)
John Hovell - going for a flight.
Jim Smith - gritting it out on Rawhide 10d
Marlin Lathrop - working his way up next to AC Devil Dog
(there's a few nice boondock camping areas around there too if you're driving across the Sierra's and the NATL. park camp grounds are full.)
John Hovell - going for a flight.
Jim Smith - gritting it out on Rawhide 10d
Marlin Lathrop - working his way up next to AC Devil Dog