The Haute Route on Skis
Variable weather had me wondering where we would end-up for our Haute Route. As it worked out, the fluctuating cumulus clouds lead us to heavenly climbs and descents. This kept the crowds at bay most days, leaving us tranquil in the huts. 80cm of fresh snow was deposited as we started, giving us fabulous runs [...]
Skiing with Chris
I’m kinda at a loss for words at this point. The days are blending into a (very) cold smoothy, filled with wild fruit and adventures. Skiing off piste with Chris these past two days heightened my being on these slopes, who chose on day one to ski from Bruson, all the way to the Val Ferret, then [...]
Reflection
After 30 days of non-stop skiing, I’m given the chance to reflect on all the wondrous adventures we’ve had together. Verbier has been blessed with the most memorable skiing in many,many years. Every run was in such great shape, alpine and treeline. I very nearly never left the valley. I wandered the ridges and combes, [...]
Skiing Verbier in Hurricane Andrea
I’ve posted a few photos of the skiing during the Andrea storm on January 6th. (Please like this page of mine!) This is the second storm to hit us hard this season, leaving fallen trees everywhere on forest trails. I’ve added a small hand saw to the pack, along with the shovel, probe and everything [...]
Perfect mid-winter Freeride conditions in Verbier
With the avalanche hazard down to level 2, freeride conditions in Verbier are outstanding. Every day has delivered new and exciting descents down hidden valleys and deserted towns. The snow is layered thick on chalet roofs. Rock, stumps, cliff bands and glaciers are all blanketed with a wonderfull thick coating of frosty snow. Launching off [...]
Zinal Freeride
Yesterday was the first clear day after 4 days of snowfall. What a feeling it was to be outside. The atmosphere was vibrant with freshness, giving energy to each turn in the first fresh powder of the season. Today, we went to Zinal, riding little half pipes and contouring the avalanche danger. It’s a moderate level [...]
Verbier to Engelberg Ski Safari
45 cm of fresh snow had fallen as we left to Engelberg to start another fantastic ski safari Monday, February 28. The forecast called for the clouds to clear more slowly in the north. So looking at the blue bird day brightening through the wind screen, we deiced to make a quick stop on the [...]
Happy New Year Couloirs
Happy New Year! What a wonderful start to the 2010-2011 winter season. The egg shell coating we received earlier, has provided us with a solid base, allowing us to ski all the classic lines normaly reserved for late January. The avalanche risk has recieded to level 2. We skied 2 steep couloirs on this December [...]
Tele Verbier opening with a big south wester
Tele Verbier plans to open today. That is if the forecasted storm strength winds allow the lifts to run. Up to 50cm of snow is forecasted above 2300 meters today, and blue skies and 0 degrees at 3000 meters for the weekend. Hey, Spring Skiing!
Christmas Update
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
