February half term week in Chamonix should be horribly busy on the slopes right? Not so for our Off Piste course, led by Icicle IFMGA guide Filippo. They found great pitches for freshies at La Tour, the back of les Houches, Grand Montets, and the Vallée Blanche. A clear example of how important local knowledge is, especially to avoid the crowds and to find fresh tracks. Here is the group at the top of Grand Montets, their favourite day of challenging off piste. For more details of this course, please visit; http://www.icicle-mountaineering.ltd.uk/chamonix%2Boff%2Bpiste.html