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Col des Dards

2/28/2012

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Today was my last day with the lads. There is a big high pressure in Chamonix and today we had a next to perfect bluebird. In the afternoon there was a thin sheet of high clouds that kept the sun from being too warm. 

We went col des Dards which is a ski tour that starts from Flegere ski system. After an icy traverse and  exciting side stepping above a cliff band, we put the skins on and started ascending up towards lac Blanc. From here there are quite a few ski touring options. Col des Dards is an easy ski tour and despite its closeness to the lift system it’s over seen by the crowds.

We went here to expect good spring snow but on our way up we noticed dry powder on the north east aspects. Happy days! I thought that was out of the question. It has been 10 days since the last snow fall and a couple of warm days that put a crust on all aspects up to 3200m. At least that’s what I thought.

Excited and happy we continued up to the col. After a well needed lunch we put the skis on and tried a few turns. Yepp, it was nice dry snow with no crust! We skied the first 250 vertical meters of the run and put the skins back on to do it again. After the second time we finished the run and had good spring snow for the last 800 vertical meters.

Thanks guys for another good day out.

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Skinning over lac blanc with aiguille vert in the background
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Lunch at the col
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Hugo is taking the first turns
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Markus is giving it all
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Hugo is having fun in the powder
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Jason is crushing it
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Col des lacs Noirs

2/27/2012

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Today I have been working for Mountain Spirits. Me, Hugo, Marcus and Jason explored the backside of Brevant. It started with a small hike up to Col du lac Corun. From here we skied north facing aspects toward lac Cornu. It was a thin layer of crust but still nice and soft. After about 200 meters vertical we put the skins on and started the ascend to col des lacs Noirs. It’s a pleasant walk with one of the most amazing scenery’s in the valley.  The plan for the day was to ski south facing aspects in hope for some soft spring snow.

After a relaxing lunch at the col des lacs Noirs the descent was waiting for us. It starts with a steep step where I put up a rope for Hugo, Marcus and Jason to use as a handrail. After that we had 1000 meter vertical of perfect spring snow!

Thanks guys for a great day

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Hugo is followed by Jason on the first hike
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Jason is keeping it together on the soft crust
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hiking towards col des lacs Noirs
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Mont Blanc is showing its good side today and are making the guys keen to come back for an ascent
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Jason is going down the steep step
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Playtime in the spring snow
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Hugo is puting in nice carving turns
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Crochues Berard

2/26/2012

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Was out guiding Jason, Hugo and Marcus today. Three nice guys how lives in London. We will go touring for the next three days. I met these guys throught Mountain spirit wich is a great guide company that I work a lot with
 
Today we did the classic Crochues Berard. This popular tour starts from the Flegere lift system and end in the Berard vally. We had beautiful weather but quit challenging snow.

 

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Marcus near col Crochues
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The team at the top of col Crochues
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Walking to the col de Berard
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Hugo is doing nice giant slalom turns
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    “Here I will write about ski tours, ski descents, trips, climbs and courses I have been doing with my clients. My ambition is to make it both informative and inspiring for others to read as well as a good memory for my clients to look back at”


    Linus Kulstad, certified UIAGM guide since 2007


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