MONT BLANC DU TACUL - COULOIR JAGER

[philippeR]

Thanks for the Nimp.crew site. I didn't knew it (even I do not always understand everything they write...).
I'm not sure if this one has already been posted. So, just in case...
http://www.volopress.net/volo/spip.php?rubrique10

[greg]

well as i said, I'm not really too much into a discussion about different rating systems. nevertheless i think it makes a lot of sense to rate a route that is supposedly ready to ski differently in winter conditions than in summer conditions.

eg. i normally don't take a rope into routes where i don't expect a rappel. although i'd probably take a rope during a summer climbing into the exact same route.

those routes just look completely different when they are ready to ski as opposed to when they are good for climbing. you are actually looking for completely different conditions.

so in my eyes, i find it rather confusing to use a climbing rating for a skitour. but i'm also more used to the baud or swiss system so that might be the reason i feel more comfortable with.

[jumpturn]

Nice links Davidof! Thanks!

Now all we need are some ski sites from Nice.

Here's the coolest Nice climbing site.

http://www.nice-climb.com/

[davidof]

Nice links Davidof! Thanks!

Now all we need are some ski sites from Nice.

Here's the coolest Nice climbing site.

http://www.nice-climb.com/

I used to live in Antibes and covered a bit of the skiing when I was down there. I have quite a bit of material and must put some of it up when I get a chance.

http://pistehors.com/backcountry/wik...lpes-Maritimes

otherwise contributions are most welcome.

[jumpturn]

I trust you understand how infrequently many of those lines are fit to be skied.

Pat is right, boys and girls. The locals who make the videos are there all the time, especially on blue bird days, so they can tick off routes in optimal conditions. Best not to set rigid objectives, but rather go with what is in condition when you're there. There is so much that you're sure to find something to your taste.

A number of descents, especially the steeper ones, are snow over ice. You need warmer temps for the snow to adhere in the first place, then more snow to build up, and finally some consolidation of the base before they are really ready to ski. This is one reason why some of harder routes are skiied later in the season.

On the other hand, the glacier routes require enough snow to set up the snow bridges: you don't want to be there to early or too late!

I've heard about problems in La Grave, particularly on the Glacier du Rateau, where the glacier has receded some, revealing rock slabs. Now, the snow doesn't stick as well, so the descent is sketchier, when it finally does come into condition.

[powder11]

bump for stoke

[davidof]

Now, the snow doesn't stick as well, so the descent is sketchier, when it finally does come into condition.

The changing mountain environment is a worry with some routes becoming more hazardous. This season in France has seen some very poor snow conditions for skiing due to the heat, as a result deaths through falls will probably outnumber avalanche fatalities this season.

[Man]

>Emmanuel Darlix - personal site of photos, trip reports and some videos

Thx for the quote Davidof ...
but you forgot the adress of my site : http://emmanuel.darlix.free.fr

Man,

[davidof]

>Emmanuel Darlix - personal site of photos, trip reports and some videos

Thx for the quote Davidof ...
but you forgot the adress of my site : http://emmanuel.darlix.free.fr

Man,

ooops sorry, a faute de frappe as they say :-).

some nice shots of Cecile on the Emy... and sad to see your friend Matthieu in the Mascle.

[Roo]

Beautiful shots of les Cheminées de Mascle - what an aesthetic couple of lines.

[Split-It]

i just shat myself...that's fkn steep