Kicking off the 21/22 ski season at Chamonix’s 3842 m Aiguille du Midi. Lift opening times have been announced – all systems are go after a busy summer guiding, winter should be flat out.
Author: rosshewittguiding
IFMGA Mountain Guide, Skier at Black Crows Skis, Alpinist, Mountain Biker, Life Lover
Chamonix Guiding
Mont Blanc
Magnifique sommet du Mont Blanc pour les jumeaux français.
Little Yosemite, Envers des Aiguilles
Cassin Route, Piz Badile
A wonderful trip to climb the Cassin’s incredible 1937 route on the Piz Badile in the Bernina Alps – one of Europe’s 6 classic North Faces.
It was the first visit to this region for myself and regular partner for long alpine mission @claphamski. Despite that we made good time climbing the route in 5hrs30, with about 6 pitches and long periods of simul climbing. We abseiled down the north ridge and I will definitely be back to climb and guide this too.
The lovely Sasc Fura Refuge @sascfura gave us a warm welcome and made our stay very enjoyable.
We finished off the day with a celebratory pizza in Italy 🇮🇹 on the road back to Chamonix – after it it was James’ birthday.
A big thanks to @colleenmaclellan at Chamonix Sports Massage for working so hard to get the knots out my thigh muscles after so many hours riding enduro!
Ross Hewitt Guiding 