Is it possible to enjoy such steep and exposed lines?
Fay Manners gazes upon the imposing north face of the Aiguille du Midi, a silhouette that has dominated her view and ambitions since she moved to …
Beyond the Summit: Exploring the Mysteries of First Descents in Alpine Ski Mountaineering
In the tranquil yet treacherous landscape of the Alps, the quest for virgin snow and undiscovered descents forms a siren call to ski mountaineers. …
Stratonspherique: Fresh Tracks on Forbidden Slopes
In the shadow of the towering Mont-Blanc massif, carving out new lines is a feat that demands not only unrivalled skill but also a daring imagination. …
Skiing the Unthinkable: Pierrel’s Daring Descent on Les Drus
In the realm of alpine adventure, where the air is thin, and the slopes are steep, Guillaume Pierrel etched his name into the annals of skiing legend …
Steep Dreams: Fay Manners on Aiguille du Moine
Fay Manners, a skier who found her passion for steep skiing after moving to Chamonix eight years ago, has embarked on an ambitious project on Aiguille …
Cho Polu: Epic Ascent Following in the Footsteps of Hillary and Bohigas
Within the majestic Khumbu Himal, Cho Polu towers at 6,700 metres, long attracting mountaineering enthusiasts from around the globe. Recently, David …
The Madonnas: The Alpine Odyssey of Pierrel and Boucansaud
In a recently concluded alpine tour that lasted ten days, the renowned French mountaineers Guillaume Pierrel, aged 38, and Lucien Boucansaud, aged 27, …
Expedition in Alaska – Denali and Surroundings
About Denali, Alaska
Denali, called Mount McKinley from 1896 to 2015, is a mountain rising 6,190 meters above sea level in the Alaska Range. Denali …
Guillaume Pierrel, more than your average Chamonix guide
Guillaume Pierrel
Guillaume is not your typical Alpine Chamonix guide.
From winning trophies as a runner and cross-country skier to summiting …