This weekend saw one of our last Ice Weekend courses of the year, and here is a photo of Russ on the Deferlante icefall above the Argentiere glacier. As you can see, conditions are still good, and the current overnight re-freezing levels are good. Many of the valley icefalls are nearing the end of their season, but the classic icefalls above 1500m are all in great condition. On the first day of the weekend the groups headed to La Cremerie, to learn the basics, before ascending Deferlante on the second day. To read the course itinerary, please visit; http://www.icicle-mountaineering.ltd.uk/wintericeweekend.shtml