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Group Adventures/ Clinics
Lyngen Alps, Norway (photo: Unsplash)
Come travel with me to exciting destinations in the Alps this winter. I have several itineraries to choose from for 2024/2025. Whether it be couloir skiing and/or multi-day touring in La Grave, France, amidst the incredible wide open (and uncrowded) terrain of the L’Ecrins mountains, the infinitely aesthetic couloirs of the Dolomites in the Sella Ronda, the incomparable Marinelli couloir below Monte Rosa near Zermatt, Switzerland (experienced skiers/mountaineers only!), or lift-accessed single day tours off the backside of Mont Fort in beautiful Verbier (a few valleys over from Chamonix), there is something for everyone. Itineraries are of course weather/snow condition dependent, with solid contingency plans in place for each. Requirements are minimal in most cases, and excitement is guaranteed! All you need is a reasonably high level of fitness, some off-piste and steep skiing experience, and lots of enthusiasm. Participation is limited and itineraries are not offered every year, so get in while you can. To ensure safe guide-to-client ratios, companion (or tail) guides may be employed on some courses/tours. Itineraries are subject to change and will be tailored according to conditions, and to the baseline skill level/experience of all participants on each course. If you have a group of capable skiers and/or mountaineers who wish to travel together exclusively, call or email me to discuss.
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Winter 2024/25
*Note: itineraries are rated on a combined scale of 1-5 for degree of difficulty, exposure, and physical demands, with a score of 5 indicating the most challenging. For full size/full color renditions of images below, click on outside corners of each photo.
・Group Adventures and Clinics・
La Grave
One Lift. No Rules. Pure Magic.
Experience the raw, unspoilt beauty of La Grave and Les Ecrins National Park. One of the last of the world’s greatest places.
Dates: TBD*
*From advanced level skiers to serious experts! Difficulty: 3-5/5
The Italian Dolomites:
Couloirs of the
Sella Group
Ski some of the most aesthetic lines in the world, with minimal uphill effort, in one of the the most beautiful alpine zones on earth.
Dates: March 17-21, 2025*
*Highly advanced to experts only!
Difficulty: 3-4/5
Zermatt
/Monte Rosa
and the Marinelli Couloir
Ski or ride Europe’s longest couloir in the shadow of the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic peaks in the world.
Dates: April/May, 2025 TBD*
*For highly experienced/expert level skiers and returning clients only!
Difficulty: 5/5
NEW for 2024/2025!
Winter Alpine Skills Clinic
Chamonix, France
An alpine skills course set in November or December (TBD), which are wilder, colder, often snowy and far quieter than the busy mid and late winter months in the French Alps. The focus is on learning essential alpine climbing and ski mountaineering skills such as short-roping and running belays; anchor building; rappelling and down climbing; roping up for glacier travel; crevasse rescue; hazard recognition and risk management; avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue; and more; all in a stunning, high elevation glacial environment. Some moderate conditioning, climbing, and off-piste skiing experience is required.
DURATION:
3 Days
LOCATION:
Chamonix, France
DATES:
TBD (November/Early December)
RATES:
From €1000pp (lodging/transfers not included)
DIFFICULTY:
2/5
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS:
4 (min: 4) CLINIC FULL!
NEW for 2024/2025!
Mini Haute Route
Multiday Ski Tour
A three day ski tour along the legendary Haute Route from Argentiere, France to Champex, Switzerland set in late March and/or early April (TBD). Experience the majesty of the Argentiere Basin, the Saleina Glacier, the Glacier du Tour, and the Plateau de Trient. We stay two nights in guarded mountain huts (potable water and half board provided; pack your own lunch). After a descent of the magnificent Val d’Arpette, we finish in Champex where we have a relaxing lakeside lunch and return to Chamonix via bus and train. The possibilities for side projects en route are numerous. Ski incredible, immense terrain across two countries, six glaciers, and four mountain passes w/ a group of fellow mountain enthusiasts, and learn valuable mountaineering skills along the way. A high level of fitness and previous off-piste experience is required. Some technical skills preferred but not required. This course is designed primarily for high level and/or expert level skiers and splitboarders who wish to progress in more complex, glaciated terrain.
DURATION:
3 Days, 2 Nights
LOCATION:
Chamonix, France/Champex, Switzerland
DATES:
TBD (March/April)
RATES:
From €1200pp (lodging, hut fees, transfers, food not included)
DIFFICULTY:
3/5
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS:
6 (min: 3)
Remote mini expedition in the Adamants, British Columbia, Canada (photo: Tom Grant)
