Chamonix Valley Sport Climbing: Balme and Barberine
Inevitably, during winter (and early spring) in Chamonix, there are a few warm spells that create conditions of varying favorableness Chamonix sport climbing adventures in the vicinity. In the midst of Europe’s slow vaccine roll-out I “quarantined” in Chamonix instead of staying in Milan. Terri Corti and I brought the GoPro to the crag on […]
Chamonix Interseason Adventures: A Week in the Life
November 24, 2018 to December 1, 2018 Returning from a vacation is hard unless you live in Chamonix in which case you are stoked to be home! Ten days of rock climbing in the South of France and Liguria, Italy was sublime, but I was eager to ease into my Chamonix rhythm again and dive […]
L’eau Rance D’Arabie on Aiguille de Blaitière, Chamonix
September 29-30, 2018 While having a beer at The Beckett & Wilde in Chamonix Sud, my mate Lewis and I conspired to have a crack at the route, L’eau Rance d’Arabie on Aiguille de Blatière. Lewis was getting ready to leave Chamonix to visit family and have other adventures, so this would serve as his send-off party. Aiguille de […]
Chamonix Climbing: Barberine & Le Brévent South Face
Meeting climbers on a Facebook group can certainly be hit or miss. Similar to online dating, you’re trying to identify red flags ahead of a meeting, and of course, there is always uncertainty about whether they look like their picture! I was happy to connect with Robbie Brookie this week. Robbie is from the UK […]
Mont Buet Trail Run – Chamonix, France
August 28, 2018. After rock climbing the previous three days, I felt the need to stretch my lungs. A few people mentioned Mont Buet was a good run/hike in the area that presents stunning views of the Mont Blanc Massif as well as Switzerland and Italy. I decided to embark on the Mont Buet Trail […]