Tag Archives: Chamonix

Festival roundup

Posted on April 30, 2015 by wiibaker

Again it has been too long since the last post and this summary the trip to Chamonix and Chamonix Mountain Festival is months late. Better later or never or something. The second time in the mecca of alpine climbing did … Continue reading →

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Chamonix Mountain Festival

Posted on June 9, 2014 by wiibaker

My last year’s alp trip went bonkers for reasons told. This year will be hopefully different. Fingers crossed that there won’t be any unforeseen issues rising just before the D-day 🙂 My previous trips rope mate – Lauri – has … Continue reading →

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Touched for the very first time by Chamonix – Part 2

Posted on October 31, 2012 by wiibaker

So, our week of climbing continued. So far it had been three days of excellent climbing and there was more to come, though, the weather did look a bit iffy towards the end of the week. Climbing Day 4 The … Continue reading →

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Touched for the very first time by Chamonix – Part 1

Posted on September 1, 2012 by wiibaker

I have lost my virginity. For Chamonix. For the other things… maybe someday 😀 I spent the last week of August in Chamonix to do some climbing. We had booked a course from Alpine Guides with my friend Lauri, but … Continue reading →

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A week in the alps

Posted on August 19, 2012 by wiibaker

Next week I’m going to head over to Chamonix for a technical alpine mountaineering course by Alpine Guides. My friend Lauri will join me there as he could not go with some other friends at mid-summer. We climbed together at … Continue reading →

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