Comments on: Crouchues-Bérard Traverse

By: Sterling Adventures Blog » L’île aux Razmokets, Vallon de Bérard

Sterling Adventures Blog » L’île aux Razmokets, Vallon de Bérard — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:51:28 +0000

[...] were familiar with the area, as we had skied down this valley (see link), but this was the first time we had been here in summer. Vallon de [...]

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:16:03 +0000

I was fine on the walky bits in my snow shoes, the skiers didn’t seem to get away from me much. Mind you I think if there had not been several skiers through before me it would have been a different story. Main problem with snowboarding was it was a lot of faff switching between snowshoes & board. Not a big deal when theres a long downhill or long uphill stretch but when it gets more up & downy ski’s win the day. I think it might also be rather interesting in high winds with that plank strapped to my back…

Great fun all round though

By: David

David — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:24:17 +0000

It makes me feel better that Pete kept on falling over.

Just wish I was there to capture him on video to embarrass him. Then again, if Pete was struggling, what would I be like?

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:39:22 +0000

It all looks fabulous. Wish I was there.
You know what I’m going to say: Telemark. The forward-back stability you get doing tele turns prevents you going over when you break through (not that I don’t struggle in crusty stuff too—it’s hard to be aggressive enough to keep moving while ploughing up the crust).

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:37:48 +0000

Awesome picture of the Berard Col traverse.

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:43:53 +0000

Oh, how did dave do on the walky bits? was it soft snow and was he breaking through or was he ok??
PS. Tish looks cool

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:41:33 +0000

The snow cover looks fantastic! Crashing is part of the skiing experience isn’t it??
If you’re not wiping out, you’re not trying hard enough!! (yellow team motto)