1. 2012

Vallee Blanche in April

For years I've been searching for the elusive European yeti, Gigantopithecus modernis yetii. My first expeditions to the alps (see here and here) yielded important clues about likely yeti habitats, but no actual sightings (a big furry beast located on a mountain ledge one night turned out to be a misplaced hiker named Jacques see 'In search of the yeti Part II'). However, I'd had my suspicions about the remote Vallee Blanche for years. Skiers regularly disappear without trace here, and the numerous deep crevasses provide ample shelter. Surely if the yetis were out there it would be an ideal place to find them. So when surgery to repair an old arm fracture prevented me from working, I seized the opportunity to go searching... Don't miss the published story of this adventure!
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    Taking stock back in the safety of the hostel... The sunburn was also pretty severe and my lips peeled off again (same thing happened last time I was up there - will the French ever introduce non-animal tested suncream!?!)
    To recuperate, I visited Chamonix's coolest restaurant, L'Impossible, started by a skier known for attempting feats believed to be impossible. Best of all, their menu included gourmet vegan fair! This place is a must visit for any vegetarians in Chamonix.
    Warming up by the restaurant fire :)