Come travel with me to exciting destinations in the Alps this winter. I have several itineraries to choose from for 2025/2026. Whether it be couloir skiing and/or multi-day touring in La Grave, France, amidst the incredible wide open (and uncrowded) terrain of the Ecrins mountains, the infinitely aesthetic couloirs of the Dolomites in the Sella Ronda, the incomparable Marinelli couloir below Monte Rosa near Zermatt, Switzerland (experienced skiers/mountaineers only!), or lift-accessed single day tours off the backside of Mont Fort in beautiful Verbier (a few valleys over from Chamonix), there is something for everyone. Itineraries are of course weather/snow condition dependent, but all come with solid contingency plans. Requirements are relatively minimal, and excitement is guaranteed! All you need is a reasonably high level of fitness, some off-piste and steep skiing (and/or climbing) experience, and lots of enthusiasm. Participation is limited and itineraries are not offered every year, so get in while you can. To ensure safe guide-to-client ratios, companion (or tail) guides may be employed on some courses/tours. Itineraries are subject to change and will be tailored according to conditions, and to the baseline skill level/experience of all participants on each course. If you have a group of capable skiers and/or mountaineers who wish to travel together exclusively, call or email me to discuss.

2025/26

*Note: itineraries are rated on a combined scale of 1-5 for degree of difficulty, exposure, and physical demands, with a score of 5 indicating the most challenging. For full size/full color renditions of images below, click on outside corners of each photo.

・Group Adventures and Clinics・

Experience the raw, unspoilt beauty of La Grave and Les Ecrins National Park. One of the last of the world’s greatest places.

Dates: TBD*

NEW

Winter Alpine Skills Clinic
in Chamonix, France

An alpine skills course set in November or December (TBD), which are often snowy and far quieter than the busy mid and late winter months in Chamonix valley. The focus here is on learning essential alpine climbing and ski mountaineering skills well BEFORE the spring season gets going in earnest. Some skills that we will practice: short-roping and running belays; anchor building; rappelling and down climbing; roping up for glacier travel; rope management; hazard recognition and risk management; avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue; crevasse rescue; and more, all in a stunning, high elevation glacial environment. Some moderate conditioning, climbing, and off-piste skiing experience is required.

Proposed Itinerary:

Day 1:  rope systems; rope and tool management; anchor building in the alpine; rappelling techniques

Day 2:  glacier travel; crevasse/self rescue; proper use of ice axe; self-arrest techniques; avalanche/hazard awareness and mitigation 

Day 3:  applying the above skills on an easy ski tour/mountaineering objective, including proper use of boot crampons, belaying a partner (raising and lowering), terrain belays and basic short-roping techniques

DURATION:
3 Days

LOCATION:
Chamonix, France

DATES:
TBD (November/Early December)

COST:
From €1200pp (lodging/transfers not included)

DIFFICULTY:
2/5

MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS:
4 (min: 4)