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Chamonix & Mont Blanc The main tourist area in Chamonix with Mont Blanc in the background
Climber's trail at the Aiguille du Midi Day 1: Workers clearing the trail down to the Vallee Blanche from the Aiguille du Midi
White out - Aiguille du Midi White-out conditions at the Aiguille du Midi prevented us from skiing the Vallee Blanche
Assessing the conditions A skier assesses the conditions at the Aiguille du Midi
Grand Montets We couldn't ski the Vallee Blanche due to the white out, so we skied at Grand Montets
The Aiguille du Midi & Mont Blanc Day 2 was clear; the Aiguille du Midi & Mont Blanc were visible above Chamonix
Descending to the Argentiere Glacier Skiing down to the Argentiere Glacier. The route to the Col du Passon is visible across the valley
Argentiere Glacier & Col du Chardnonnet Starting down to the Argentiere Glacier with the Col du Chardonnet across the valley
Bypassing the Crevasses Bypassibg crevasses in the Argentiere Glacier. The route to the Col du Passon is visible across the valley
Approaching the Col du Passon The final approach to the Col du Passon
Climbing to the Col du Passon Climbing to the Col du Passon
Jeff & Nancy on the Col du Passon Jeff and Nancy climbing to the Col du Passon
Ski Tracks at Grand Montets Ski tracks descending to the Argentiere Glacier (we bypassed the crevasses along the far side, then crossed)
Approaching the Col Superieur du Tour Approaching the Col Superieur du Tour - kick turns await
Skinning toward the Col Superieur du Tour Skinning toward the Col Superieur du Tour
Climbing to the Col Superieur du Tour Climbing the short pitch to the Col Superieur du Tour
At the Col Superieur du Tour At the Col Superieur du Tour
Trient Hut Trient Hut is in sight across the Plateau du Trient
Settling in at Trient Hut Settling in at Trient Hut
Aiguilles Dorees from Trient Hut The Aiguilles Dorees from Trient Hut
Relaxing at Trient Hut Relaxing at Trient Hut
Early Morning at Trient Hut Day 3 dawned clear at the Trient Hut
The Aiguille du Tour The Aiguille du Tour from Trient Hut
Leaving for the Col des Ecandies Leaving Trient Hut for the Col des Ecandies
Climbing to the Col des Ecandies Climbing to the Col des Ecandies
Arriving at the Climbing to the Col des Ecandies Arriving at the Col des Ecandies
Val d' Arpette The Val d' Arpette awaits
Me in the Val d' Arpette Some nice snow in the Val d' Arpette
Our group in the Val d' Arpette Our group in the Val d' Arpette
The bottom of the Val d' Arpette Arriving at the bottom of the Val d' Arpette
In to Champex Arriving at Champex
Capuccino in Champex Mark, Kathy and Mike enjoying a capuccino in Champex
En Route to Velan Hut Walking through the high pastures en route to Velan Hut
Attaching Skins for Climb to Velan Hut Attaching Skins for the climb to Velan Hut (the Hut is visible on the closest of the snow-covered ridges)
Stream Crossing en route to Velan Hut Crossing a stream in route to Velan Hut
Crossing the Low Valley Crossing the low valley below Velan Hut (which is visible on the high ridge in the foreground)
Skinning up to Velan Hut Final approach to Velan Hut
Velan Hut Arrival at the newly remodelled Velan Hut
Spiral Stairs in Velan Hut Spiral stairs in Velan Hut
Valsory Hut Valsorey Hut perched on the slope below the Plateau du Couloir across the valley from Velan Hut
Awaiting Dinner Relaxing before dinner at Velan Hut
Checking out the View Checking out the view down the valley from Velan Hut
Approaching the Col de la Gouille Day 4: Working our way up toward the Col de la Gouille
The Col de la Gouille The Col de la Gouille is visible at the horizon
A few kick turns up to the Col Just a few kick turns to get to the base of the Col de la Gouille
Climbing the Col de la Gouille Cllimbing to the Col de la Gouille
Climbing to the Col de la Gouille Working my way up to the Col de la Gouille
Climbing down from the Col de la Gouille Climbing down the steep snow from the Col de la Gouille
The Plateau du Couloir The Plateau du Couloir and Col du Sonadon viewed from the Col de la Gouille
Heading for the Col de Valsorey Kathy, Terry and me heading for the Col de Valsorey. The Matterhorn is visible in the background.
Continuing to Mt Velan Mark, Jeff and Nancy continue up to Mt Velan
The view from the Summit The view from the summit of Mt Velan
Looking back at the Col de Valsorey Looking back at the Col de Valsorey from the route to Valsorey Hut
Relaxing in Valsorey Hut Relaxing in Valsorey Hut
Valsorey Hut Arriving at Valsorey Hut
Climbing to the Plateau du Couloir Day 5: Climbing to the Plateau du Couloir; Valsorey Hut in the background
Climbing to the Plateau du Couloir Climbing to the Plateau du Couloir
Mt Velan Mt Velan from the route to the Plateau du Couloir
At the Plateau du Couloir At the Plateau du Couloir
Short climb to the Col du Sonadon A short climb to the Col du Sonadon
Starting down the Glacier du Mont Durand Starting down the Glacier du Mont Durand - a long way to go
Traversing off the Glacier du Mont Durand Traversing off the Glacier du Mont Durand; Pointe d'Otemma in the background
Arrival at Chanrion Hut Arriving at Chanrion Hut
Drying Boot Liners The boot liners were hung on column with care in the hope that dry air soon would be there..
At the Valley Floor Day 6: Skinning up the valley to the Glacier d'Otemma
Into the clouds on Glacier d'Otemma Climbing into the clouds on Glacier d'Otemma
Deteriorating Weather By the time we reached Vignette's Hut the weather had deteriorated
The Entry to Vignettes Hut The entry to Vignettes Hut
Leaving Vignettes Hut Day 7: By the time we left Vignettes Hut white out conditions had set in
Our intrepid guide Mark Mark assessing the route down from Vignettes Hut
Arolla The town of Arolla is in sight
On the bus On the bus to Zermatt
A little worse for the wear at the end of the trip... A little worse for the wear after 6 days on the trail with no showers
The Matterhorn greets us as we arrive at Zermatt The Matterhorn greets us as we arrive at Zermatt
Mike lowering into the Gorge Adventure Day 8: Mark lowers Mike into the Gorge Adventure at Gorner Gorge in Zermatt
Traversing the Gorge Continuing along the side of Gorner Gorge
A Narrow Hole Mike squeezing through a narrow hole
The Slippery Bridge Mike negotiates the slippery bridge
Crossing the swinging bridges Crossing the swinging bridges (Gorge Adventure, Gorner Gorge)
Mike on the Tarzan Swing Mike on the Tarzan Swing
An Icy Section Passing by an icy section of cable
The board walk The board walk near the end of the gorge
The Trip is Over Returning to Zermatt at the end of the trip
The Matterhorn and the Moon The Matterhorn and the moon in early morning light on our last day in Zermatt
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