Tag: Valais

  • Mont Blanc Stage Right

    You never know what you might find at the end of a quick evening romp up to 2900 m. As he is typing this Cranky is listening to the monks of St. Bernard chanting joyfully. They have been inhabiting this hospice at 2400 m for some 1000 years blessing the alpine environs with their community…

  • Early September Snows

    Gusty winds and sleet are a jolting reminder to pack extra gloves and socks for our alpine excursions. A little sleet can’t wipe the smile off of this mountain girl’s face.