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Mount Kenya

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:43:58 +0100

Randy Luskey and I reached the summit of Mount Kenya (Nelion 5188 meters) on Friday the 3rd of December with great weather and conditions. We found the South East Face route on the Nelion to be very enjoyable granite climbing. I would recommend this climb to anyone looking for a high altitude adventure rock climb. Check out the photos of our adventures in our gallery.

~ Miles

Update from Mount Kenya

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:30:40 +0100

Miles checked in this morning from Mount Kenya. He flew to Nairobi last Saturday with a friend and client, Randy. They climbed Point John (4883m) yesterday. The route they took was an 8-pitch 5.6 that was a good warm up and acclimatization for the route they intend to try on Mount Kenya. The weather forecast is good for the next 3 days, so they are hoping to get up the 98 Normal Route on the southeast side of the Nelion in the next couple days. Miles has not been able to send any pictures yet, but hopefully some will come soon.

Secret Powder Stashes in Italy

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:03:31 +0100

We missed opening day at the Grand Montets to ski secret powder stashes in Italy. They aren't actually secret, but they are not crowded. We skied two runs off the Punta Helbronner down the Toule Glacier. The snow was a bit wind-blown on top, but the lower half of the run was great skiing. We then had a proper Italian lunch at the La Palud Pavillon before heading over to Courmayeur for the afternoon. The snow at Courmayeur was excellent. We skied an amazing powder run from the top lift down to the valley. We never had to cross any tracks. The season is off to a great start, and we are starting to get busy so contact us to book your ski vacation soon.

Powder Day in Verbier

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:00:57 +0100

First ski day of the season, and we skied powder all day. We went to Verbier for the day to ski with our friend Hans. He showed us all the great powder runs that weren't too rocky. We even did a little bit of ski touring. It was the perfect way to get back into skiing. Can't wait for more!

Dumping Snow in Chamonix

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:01:43 +0100

30 cm in town (Chamonix) and still dumping!

We can’t wait to get out and play in all the new fresh. Check back soon for more. It’s supposed to continue snowing all night.