2. 2009

Mt Blanc in July.

In summer I enrolled in a five day mountaineering course, aimed at climbing Mt Blanc - Europe's highest mountain at 4,807m - via the 3 Monts route. Whilst significantly more vertical than the standard Gouter track, this route is considered more aesthetic. I discovered that in the mountains, this can also mean 'terrifying.' Don't miss the published story of this adventure!
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    Slab avalanches occassionally break off Mt Blanc du Tacul, sweeping the face clean of climbers and other detruitus. That's partly why climbers prefer to pass such regions before the dawn sun hits them, whilst everything is still frozen solid.
    Coming over the shoulder of Mt Blanc du Tacul.
    Final stretch leading onto the summit