Despite the very tricky conditions in the Alps at the moment we've just had a brilliant week - mostly fresh tracks, mostly deserted, all of it good fun - exactly what ski touring should be. Full credit to the Norwegian team who, with 110mm underfoot, could deal with anything downhill - but also managed back-to-back 1000m+ days and a solid 1600m up the Pigne in a day yesterday. I will sleep well tonight!
.JPG "Day 1, perfect powder in Evolene")
.JPG "Day 2, arriving at the Col des Ignes")
.JPG "Day 3, down the Pointe de Vouasson glacier")
.JPG "Below the glacier on the Vouasson - one of the best descents in the valley")
.JPG "Day 4. Exploring above the Col des Ignes")
.JPG "We found this slope!")
.JPG "And this one!")
With more warm weather and an altitude record to beat, we made the long climb up the Pigne d'Arolla. Spectacular views, no-one in sight, and surprisingly ski-able despite the wind-scouring!
.JPG "Above Col des Vignettes, every step an altitude record!")
.JPG "Pigne summit! 5 hours of effort.")
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.JPG "Cabane des Vignettes")
.JPG "Entering the Vuibé descent")
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.JPG "Fine scenery amongst the big cliffs below Vignettes")