WINTER 2021: End of season ski touring
We thought this season would never happen! Thankfully, the pandemic second wave had receded by early march and we able to stop working and return to our winter home in the Alps. Whilst resorts remained closed, the mountains were open, with terrific potential to explore mountains that were nearly empty. Provided we were prepared to “earn every turn” by walking up the hills on skis fitted with skins and skiing down only as far as we had walked up!
The Blog posts (click on the pictures to read and see more)
25th April 2021
Our final winter post is marked by an ambitious ski tour to Refuge de la Femma, 1237m ascent and 18km, and that was just day one! There is a short video as well…
14th April 2021
A little video to remind us of a great day skiing last year in La Rosière. The uphill may have been a bit harder this year, but the ski down was just as much fun
13th April 2021
Another day, and another route. Pierre guides us up the Homme Cairn for spectacular views and a spectacular descent, not forgetting the beers at the end of the day!
8th April 2021
It has become icily cold and we ring the changes with a hike to a local village
30th March 2021
Another free ride route in Val d’Isère, this time the Col Pers, made extra challenging by the ascent of over 1200m, but worth every step!
28th March 2021
We tackle the Grand Vallon, an iconic free ride route in Val d’Isère, but this time requiring over a thousand metres of vertical ascent before the reward of the ski down
25th March 2021
We’ve returned to France! Thankfully no longer needed at work, we have got back to our winter home, and a chance for a little late season exercise on the mountains