Paddling down the Lune
Dave & Pippa took a trip down the Lune from Halton to Glasson Dock.
It’s Christmas in June!
Montenvers
Pete flew back to Blighty this morning, so me, mum and dad went for a tourist trip by taking the train up to Montenvers for a closer look at the Mer de Glace. The train was ready to leave as we arrived at the station, so we jumped on and decided where the best views …
Planes, Trains, Tubes + Automobiles
Well, I guess it's work that pays the bills, so it doesn't suck that much...
But British Airways do...
Lac Bleu and Aiguille du Midi
After the success of the short walk yesterday I decided it was time for my parents to experience more Alpinism. The weather was better and there were less clouds, so we took the lift up to Plan de l’Aiguille with the intention of strolling over to Lac Bleu for a picnic. There was more snow …
Sergeant Crag Slabs
Sarah had never been to Sergeant Crag Slabs so that’s where we went. Our routes included No More Motivation, a one star VS that no-one seems to do. As the day was very dry it was possible to ascend the initial green wall to some holds and gear. However, after that there was a long …
Col des Montets
While the summer came to England, spring remained in Chamonix. Clouds kept the temperature cool, so we decided an all day adventure wasn’t what we wanted. After the obligatory late start to the day, croissant for breakfast, quick gear shopping (tho’ we really don’t need any more gear), and a leisurely lunch, we finaly decided …
An Evening at Sandale
Pumped at Freezing Trowbarrow
Laetitia taking a swing on Red Wall – yes it is pretty steep! Laetitia, Paul and Pete were greeted by BMC signs informing us that peregrines were nesting at today’s venue – Warton Quarry. Not that we needed the signs to know that the warning in the guide book about possible nesting bird restrictions was …