At this time of year Chamonix is a bit of a zoo, so, not wanting to join the crowds on the Aiguille du Midi, I headed up the Grand Montets.
Had a 30 min wait at the mid station while they decided to open the top – no weather or other problems???
Looking out at the north face of the Petit Aiguile Vert, the first part of my ski...
What it looked like in summer back in the 1960s!
Looking up from the base of the stairs – all a bit frozen – putting my skins on was not a great idea – skis stay on the pack, crampons on feet.
Looking down from the top, not a giant slope, but rather firm underfoot.
Upper slope survived – time to head down the Rognons glacier towards Pointe du Vue.
Some nice spring turns to be had…
Running out of snow!
Skis back on the pack and time to walk. The Argentiere glacier looks nice, but not nice to ski!
Just a stumble down the track to get back to Mid Station…
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