Apr 092013
 
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This steep and icy face is often in best conditions in the spring where the snow sticks to the glacial ice and the sections over 50° are ski-able  which is quite often not the case in the winter months. There are three possible exit points onto the ridge with the left hand exit being the most sustained.  Normally people ski from under the Qui-Remue itself which is the needle on the lookers right of the face.

Ski Grade: 5.3 E3

Slope angle: sections of 50° but sustained above 45° for most of the descent.

Aspect: North East Facing

Height Gain: 960m to the ridge at 3660m

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May 102012
 
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Fil à Plomb (TD-, III, 4+, M4, 700m).

Chamonix Climbing and Skiing Conditions: Fil a Plomb attempt.

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Jan 262012
 
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This long ice route on the north face of the Droites is very aesthetic and interesting and is a good alternative to the Ginat.  The mixed steps in the upper ramp are straightforward enough and the upper snow arete has a Frendo Spur feel to it. Conditions for the Crux pitch (first pitch up to the ramp) need to be good and would consideratly add to the difficulty if the ice was too thin.

Best conditions are usually found in the Autumn but it is common for teams to climb the route in the winter months.

Don’t forget to book your place in the hut in the winter to avoid a very unhappy gardien (info and telephone number here).

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Droites N face, Colton-Brooks / Alpine Exposures 

Colton Brooks | Ross Hewitt.

Colton-Brooks, Les Droites. | Dave Searle

Skagit Alpinism: Les Doites, Colton-Brooks

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Jan 172012
 
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Contrary to popular belief British climbers CAN Ski. | Dave Searle

NE face of the Aiguille de l’Amone (TD 45°-55°) « Exploring the Mountains

Col des Courtes and Aiguille de l’Amone | Ross Hewitt

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Jan 142012
 
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Grandes Jorrasses North Face- Croz spur with Slovenian start « Exploring the Mountains

Croz Spur with Slovenian start. | Dave Searle

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Jan 122012
 
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Aiguille du Midi North Face- Mallory « Exploring the Mountains

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Jan 122012
 
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Steep and exposed Ski descent on the north face of the Aiguille Du Plan.  Minimum of 3 rappels to get down but often more.  Not often skied due to its high objective danger and exposure.  Requires good snow cover and cold temperatures.

Grade: 5.4

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Tobias Granath – steepskiing, climbing, trailrunning in Chamonix, France

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