Skiing in Chamonix, 28th & 29th December 2015

Skiing in Chamonix, 28th & 29th December 2015

I'm in Chamonix this week, working with the lovely Rees family. We're having to do quite a bit of travelling to other resorts, as the snow in the Chamonix valley is a bit scarce. Monday we went to Verbier, and Tuesday we went through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. Both days we found great snow and lots of sunshine, which always makes for happy clients.

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Winter skills refresher days in December

Winter skills refresher days in December

After lovely weather in September, followed by a more recent mild and very wet spell, winter has arrived in the mountains of the Lake District. If you are feeling a bit rusty, or you've never done much in the winter, we're offering a special deal to get you ready for adventuring in the winter mountains. 

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Scottish winter guiding, February 2016

Scottish winter guiding, February 2016

I'm available for Scottish winter guiding  between 12th and 28th February next year. I'm taking bookings for both the Cairngorms and the west coast, and for everything from beginners mountaineering skills to grade VI ice climbing. There's more info on the Scottish Winters page, but here are a few pics to whet your appetite!

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