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Ok....so here's some shots from the epic ski season so far, in the Mt Hotham backcountry area. Photos are of Mike, Morry, JP, Murf, Matty F, Charlie .....and include Mt St Bernard, The Twins, Machinery Spur, Mt Loch, Mt Blowhard, Mt Higginbotham, Bon Accord Hill and The Big Dipper on The Razorback...... I'm sure there's more to come!! yewwww!! Here's some of the best shots from an amazing day Heli-skiing 100km inside the Arctic Circle in Northern Sweden (Abisko Alps and Kåtotjokka region) JP, Borsch, Karin, Michael and Patrick (Irish ring-in!) had the best day of the heli-season according to guide Carl and chopper pilot Stig (ex-Norweigen military pilot). We managed 7,500 vertical metres over 11 runs in perfect powder and blue skies!! Totally un-believable! Mike, Morry, Hans and JP venture across Europe's most coveted ski tour, The High Route. A backcountry pilgrimage high level crossing of The Alps from Chamonix in France across to Zermatt in Switzerland. Under the guidance of Luc Berthelot, we all but completed the 180km journey, often staying above 2-3000m, and climbing up to 3800m. Breathtaking scenery, fantastic powder skiing, some very steep (and a tad scary) icy climbs, equally steep abseiling descents and a few close calls with crevasses!! Finally, after 6 days, and in view of the Matterhorn, unfavourable weather conditions prevented us from completing our final day.....until next time!! |
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