You can only imagine how gorgeous this itinerary is with waist deep snow on a sunny morning....perhaps the BEST lift service ski itinerary anywhere in the world!...a very beautiful place to ski.
They just need to get the gondola to the top rebuilt. For now, touring is the only way to get up here, but in a weird way, that keeps the crowds away. I've done it both ways, and I sort of prefer having to tour to get to the top.
Done that from the front and the back (Pas de Chevre). Les Grands Montets is all about the super-steep moguls, so either I'm totally losing it at 52 or you're completely lost. Anyhow, I'm mostly growing a moustache for sport these days so don't mind me. :)
Not sure why you think we're lost? This was probably my 5-6th time skiing from the top of Grand Montets down to Argentiere Glacier. This was a variant by the rock that was new for me, but also because there was some decent snow hidden in there. We ended up on Argentiere glacier and one of the members of our crew would not have done well with the longer exit couloirs farther down. All said, thanks for watching the video - just wondering why you thought that? Pas de Chevre is a great descent as well!
@@barronernst Don't worry chum, I must be losing it. I'll no doubt be in a home this time next year, chuntering about the time i did Tourtain. Thanks for the vid!
Les grands montets, la Mecque du grand skis ❤
Absolutely love this view, can't wait for them to re-open the top of the Grands-Montets :)
You can only imagine how gorgeous this itinerary is with waist deep snow on a sunny morning....perhaps the BEST lift service ski itinerary anywhere in the world!...a very beautiful place to ski.
They just need to get the gondola to the top rebuilt. For now, touring is the only way to get up here, but in a weird way, that keeps the crowds away. I've done it both ways, and I sort of prefer having to tour to get to the top.
I can tell your skiing the alps just by the sound - lol.
Looks fun…though not the best snow.
Your guide looked like he was doing Tele turns…but he seems to have Alpine kit?
Not the best day snow wise, but that day in Chamonix was a crap shoot everywhere. He's still skiing normal downhill, I think it's just his form!
Hello. Thanks for the video! I would like to do that run also. Can you help me to get in touch with your guide please? Thanks in advance!
Hey - his name is Neil Mackey and his website is skiascent.com. I highly recommend him - you can also find him @skiascent on instagram.
Done that from the front and the back (Pas de Chevre). Les Grands Montets is all about the super-steep moguls, so either I'm totally losing it at 52 or you're completely lost. Anyhow, I'm mostly growing a moustache for sport these days so don't mind me.
:)
Not sure why you think we're lost? This was probably my 5-6th time skiing from the top of Grand Montets down to Argentiere Glacier. This was a variant by the rock that was new for me, but also because there was some decent snow hidden in there. We ended up on Argentiere glacier and one of the members of our crew would not have done well with the longer exit couloirs farther down. All said, thanks for watching the video - just wondering why you thought that? Pas de Chevre is a great descent as well!
@@barronernst Don't worry chum, I must be losing it. I'll no doubt be in a home this time next year, chuntering about the time i did Tourtain. Thanks for the vid!