By Michael on December 18, 2010
High-Alpine Mountain and Ski Guides warmly welcomes UnderArmour as it’s apparel sponsor. We are excited to be supported by the dynamic technical clothing company that is growing in the outdoor and ski market. Their technical materials, cutting edge design, and great looks make these some of the best clothes I’ve worn. Today was my first day guiding in […]
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By Michael on December 18, 2010
Today was the first day of winter guiding for the 2010/2011 season. Or should I say teaching beginning skiing. It was fun though. I had two sisters from Lebanon (not New Hampshire) who live in Paris. They were great; one of them brought along for the lesson her husband who is a very good skier, […]
Posted in Conditions Reports, Ski, Uncategorized
By Michael on December 10, 2010
I had a chance to visit the BMC bike headquarters with Bike Switzerland partners, John Klemme and Chris White. John and I first discussed working together over five years ago when my family and I were still living in Switzerland, but it was last year I first led a few trips for him. It was a great […]
Posted in Cycling, Gear Reviews, Trip Report
By Michael on August 15, 2010
Bud and Sam came to Chamonix this summer for their annual trip. Last year was a great trip (with a father and son ascent of Mont Blanc) and they wanted more of the same. A mix of alpine climbing, rock climbing and an occasional hike. The weather was not the greatest, but we made the best of it and […]
Posted in Alpine Climbs, Ice Climbs, Rock Climbs, Trip Report, Uncategorized
By Michael on May 23, 2010
Beth and Will came out from Seattle with their 13 year old son, Max. Will was a real trooper because he had broken his leg (tibial plateau) earlier in the season and was only coming in support. So Beth, Max and I hit the slopes each day, with one rest day in the middle. We […]
Posted in Off Piste/Backcountry Skiing, Ski, Ski Tours, Trip Report, Uncategorized
