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Snapshot of Mont Blanc History
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 Matterhorn but appears as a great glazed meringue-like dome that garnishes the glaciers far above the cobblestones of Chamonix. Mont Blanc has over the years inspired poetry, madness and even the creation of Frankenstein!
Chamonix to Zermatt, Final Days of Our Randonnée Adventure
From Post Card Weather to White Out.
The day we arrived at one of the most spectacular huts in the alps, the Bertol Refuge it was magnificent weather. The skiing down was very good with fresh tracks to be had from the Col de l'Eveque and we all found our rhythm uphill. We arrived before lunch and I spotted a nice line to ski with fresh snow. The boys -… Continue readingSummer Guided Mountain Trips and Scheduled Courses: A Sneak Preview
Below is a preview of summer programs and guided trips that I hope to launch on our Chamonix Mountain Guides website in more detail soon.
Mont Blanc Courses Summer 2009
So far we have the following six day Mont Blanc Courses Scheduled:-
June 14 - 20 June
June 28 - 4 July
July 12 - 18 July
July 26 - 1 August
Sept. 6 - 12 Sept.
Welcome to the CMG Blog!
In this forum we will share with our mountain loving friends and families personal musings, events and happenings for Chamonix Mountain Guides. We will jot down reflections on days or seasons passed, diary excerpts, interesting tid bits and, what's coming up.
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For a brief look at the winter highlights take a look… Continue reading
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