Knowledgebase
The Knowedgebase is where I'll attempt to answer all those mountain related questions you may have: kit lists, FAQ's, logistical arrangements and so on. If you have any questions, please do get in touch and I'll post something here as soon as I can!
Boots for Alpine Climbing
Here is a short article for those requiring a bit more info on boot selection
Faff Minimisation Technique
The more kit we have, the more potential there is to faff. Ski touring, with its myriad of small specialist bits of stuff, is particularly prone to faff outbreaks. So we need to have some techniques to minimise faff and thus prevent blood pressure and heart problems with guides ;-)
The Kick Turn in 60 seconds
Here's a short video on how to do a kick turn, prepared for an article on ski touring for Planet Fear in 2011.
Kit Lists
Getting guides to agree on kit is like getting doctors to agree on treatments - every one has their own particular preferences, and we'll all have our own pet likes and dislikes.
More Knowledge.........
Click here for the full folder of Knowledgebase information.
Accommodation in Chamonix
I am often asked to recommend somewhere to stay in Chamonix. It all depends on your budget, whether it's 5 star hotel or camping!
Maps
Here's a handy piece of info from Susie Amann on where to get hold of maps. The Valais 100,000 map is especially useful for planning trips across the Valais, and shows the Chamonix Zermatt Haute Route in its entirety.
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