Laetitia trying to re-warm her feet at the Logan lift station at Grand Montets.
One of the
After the new year eve's light snow we enjoyed a day skiing at Grand Montets with slightly improved snow cover - still only a few runs open nd nothing down to valley level though
The traditional madness that is Chamonix on new year's eve - champagne sprays, (banned) fireworks, hundreds of people, etc.
Cham's casino and some fireworks - despite fireworks having been banned due to poor air quality trapped in the valley by endless high pressure weather
Laetitia and Pete out in Chamonix centre seeing in the new year
What an awesome way to enjoy some of the Xmas dinner left-overs, turkey, gammon, and leek pie. Thanks Paul Hollywood!
Sport climbing at Malsaire

Mini New Year Break in Chamonix

Saturday, 2nd January 2016

After the new year eve's light snow we enjoyed a day skiing at Grand Montets with slightly improved snow cover - still only a few runs open nd nothing down to valley level though

The snow conditions were looking very poor in Chamonix with the endless sunshine in the Alps. The Atlantic frontal systems that should have been delivering frequent snow storms were being concentrated in to torrential rain over the north west of England. However, it still seemed like a better option than watching that endless rain in Cumbria…