http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog Chamonix Mountain Guides News and Events Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:59:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If ever there were a mountain area built for climbers to successively tick off 4000 metre peaks, it would have to be the Saastal. Though not as famous as the neighbouring Zermatt valley, home to the mighty Matterhorn; the Saas area has a lot to offer novice and seasoned mountaineers ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=631 [caption id="attachment_619" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Climbers on the Slopes of Mont Blanc at Dawn. Photo: ©Martin Svensson"][/caption]An easy walk brought us to the Tete Rousse hut followed by a long rest to prepare us for the ascent the next morning. After a light-weight breakfast we were off by 0215. A steady ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=599 [caption id="attachment_579" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Climbers on the Dome de Miage with Mont Blanc in the Background (rht) Photo: ©Martin Svensson"][/caption] To climb Mont Blanc takes lot of effort. It’s hard work but very rewarding and a big achievement for climbers. Most people whom I have climbed with, in the past ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=570 [caption id="attachment_525" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Balmat and Paccard First Conquered Mont Blanc in 1786 Photo: ©Lisa Auer"][/caption]Even when the high mountains are shrouded in cloud, Chamonix is dominated by the overwhelming presence of Mont Blanc – both physically and historically. It is not a classically splendid looking peak like the Swiss ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=521 Our trip to Lofoten involved a wedding, super-friction granite climbing in the magic light of the midnight sun and departure south aboard the MS Finnmarken cruise ship. [caption id="attachment_457" align="aligncenter" width="530" caption="Henningsvaer Lofoten Photo: ©Lisa Auer"][/caption] We arrived on the outskirts of Henningsvær, the small charming fishing port and the gathering point ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=404 [caption id="attachment_433" align="alignleft" width="165" caption="Happy Web Administrator"][/caption]I finally trouble-shot my way through an RSS feed issue. It is now possible to subscribe via the RSS feed to CMGBlog. Just Click on All Posts below Subscribe to CMGBlog at the bottom of the right-hand sidebar. http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=426 [caption id="attachment_415" align="aligncenter" width="530" caption="Lyngen Peninsula - K2 Sail and Ski Route, Image: ©Lisa Auer "][/caption] http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=411 [caption id="attachment_397" align="aligncenter" width="530" caption="©K2: K2 Sail and Ski Team"][/caption]What can be achieved with two sailing vessels, 20 pair of the latest K2 skis, keen skiers of 11 nationalities with a view to adventure in the Lyngen Alps in spring? [caption id="attachment_361" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="©CMG Collection: Anne Rogde Sailing Vessel"][/caption]There were ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=355 [caption id="attachment_332" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="© CMG collection: Sunset Over the Lyngen Fjords of Norway"][/caption]From Tromso we decided to explore the fjords (more driving) to get a feel for the lay of the water-woven land. After a short ski tour of Anderstaltinden, we headed to Nordlenangens near the Northern tip of ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=303 [caption id="attachment_281" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Grotsundet"][/caption]After what seemed like endless kilometres stopping overnight in Sundsvall on the Högakusten (the High Coast of Sweden) then Kiruna, we finally made it to Tromsø where we enjoyed a hearty fish soup and Norwegian folk sing-a-long at the local waterfront pub. Ski Touring the Norwegian Fjords[caption ... http://www.chamonixmountainguides.com/cmgblog/?p=280