Cham off piste news
The off piste skiing conditions in Chamonix have really improved this week, and our Off Piste Ski Clinic (Level 1) have already enjoyed powder days at Flegere, Les Houches, Grands […]
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Fresh Alpine Snowfalls
After three weeks of cold dry conditions, it has been dumping snow in the Alps, and the snow is set to continue until the weekend at least. This photo was […]
Vallée Blanche to Cham
The skiing conditions are such that it is possible to ski the Vallée Blanche all the way down to Chamonix from the Aiguille du Midi, rather than finishing at Montenvers. […]
Ayères great snow
The snow conditions up high (2000m and above), are quite simply stunning, at the moment. After hearing from others that the top of Grand Montets is skied out and covered […]
Avalanche Courses
This week has seen our Avalanche Awareness courses being run almost every day of the week. Participants have learnt how to use avalanche transceivers, assess the snowpack, and to choose […]
2009 brochure out NOW!
The Icicle 2009 brochure is out NOW. All those on our mailing list now have their brochure in the post, as the last set of mail sacks was picked up […]
Vallée Blanche over!
Just to keep you updated that the Vallée Blanche is effectively closed until next winter. The ridge from the Aiguille du Midi, as shown in the picture, is no longer […]
Ski Touring Update
The past month has been really busy with ski touring groups, ranging from the Haute Route to Gran Paradiso, and Silvretta to Monte Rosa, as well as the ever popular […]
Paradiso Ski Tour
Last week we had two groups ski touring in the Gran Paradiso National Park, and this morning another group has just set off. Snow conditions on the West and North […]
Vallée Blanche Powder!
Wow, Sunday was one of the best off piste days of the year. After several days of mixed weather, and another metre of fresh snow up high, it was time […]
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