Aneto is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees, reaching a height of 3,404 metres (11,168 ft). It forms the southernmost part of the Maladeta massif.
The mountain's ascent is made from the Refuge of the Renclusa (2,140 m). From there, the itinerary traverses the longest part of the glacier that extends to the north of the peak. The summit is defended by a short rocky passage called the Bridge of Mohammed. It is a narrow ridge of large, stable blocks,…
Aneto is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees, reaching a height of 3,404 metres (11,168 ft). It forms the southernmost part of the Maladeta massif.
The mountain's ascent is made from the Refuge of the Renclusa (2,140 m). From there, the itinerary traverses the longest part of the glacier that extends to the north of the peak. The summit is defended by a short rocky passage called the Bridge of Mohammed. It is a narrow ridge of large, stable blocks,…
Esquí de muntanya / backcountry skiing
Música: "Lament" by Mikuś (http://www.myspace.com/dubmirror)
Resum: divendres 4/05/2012 +900; dissabte 5/05/2012 +850/-1750m; F, *** (pel
desnivell i distància), S2-S3; divendres 3h, dissabte 3h d'ascens i 3-4h de descens.
Condicions: bon regel, moqueta de neu dura-primavera-marronosa, amb algun reguerot de pluja per sobre els 1900m, en els descens he tret esquís a 1600m.
Sol i nuvolades que fins i tot han…
After a week of good weather (see previous video), the snow storm moved in. Sking facing heavy wind radically changed the experience, especially for beginners. In such a condition, the best way to move on is to get closer to the other participants and take care of each other at every moment.
After the storm always comes the sun. Let the miracle of Capexpe that transforms the smiles and hearts of the expeditioners begin. This is the beautiful story…
2 jours de ski de randonnée au refuge Antoine Cros dans le massif de Belledonne
Antoine Cros fut l'un des précurseurs du ski dans les Alpes et on le remercie!
2 days of ski touring around Antoine Cros' hut in the French Alps
Antoine Cros was a ski pionneer in France in 1919, and we owe him our thanks!
Avril 2012 restera un bien mauvais souvenir pour les gardiens de refuges de l'Oisans. Après un début de saison très peu enneigé pour le ski de randonnée, de grosses chutes de neige accompagnées d'une météo capricieuse les ont isolé en altitude, les incitant à redescendre en vallée à de nombreuses reprises.
Gaétan, fils de l'Oisans, s'engage dans le vallon des Etancons depuis la Bérarde, afin d'aller rendre visite à sa tante Brigitte, gardienne du…
Late April Powder Skiing on Kitzsteinhorn in Salzburg, Austria.
Cams: GoPro HD Hero 2, Sony Alpha 65
Skis: Nordica Helldorado, K2 ObSETHed
Music: "Please Mind the Dubstep" by Bitbasic (http://www.bitbasic.co.uk/)
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