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Another Chamonix, La Grave TR. Good times were had
*was able to fix some of the attachments and added some more info. although a few pics are still pio'd dammit
we decided where we wanted to take a honeymoon even before we decided the wedding date/ details. but ullr blessed us with a blizzard on the day
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we arrive in chamonix first. splurged on an excellent airbnb at the Majestique the big hotel looking building below brevent.
It's now converted to apartments but the location was perfect for us. 1 min walk to bus stop. walk to brevent and all restaurants but a couple streets off the main zone bc people there like to party.
We saw people dancing on the tables in ski boots at like 5:30pm
afternoon views- mountains galore+ view from Brevent
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We went to Grand Montets and then the clouds rolled in- Luckily I've been to Targhee a few times so I know how to ski by braille
for anyone looking at this TR for info for their trips- GM is probably the worst choice on a bad visibility day as it's one of the most open areas
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went closer to the rocks and got some viz
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Another challenging viz day so went to Les Houches. we don't have enough surface lifts/ pomas around here. this one has a curve in it too so ups the skills for upcoming more challenging pomas
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andrew still loves jumping off stuff. I saw a glimpse of a thread recently where someone was saying 30yo were over the hill. lolol.
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back to town via adorable little red train. good thing my technical gear has an excellent beer pocket. bc I am on vacation
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Next day it got sunny so we decided to do the vallee blanche.
It was andrew's first time and although it can be touristy, it's bc the views are pretty ok.
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we weren't 1st box but we found some fresh & skied through some ancient ice
With all the snow this yr, the ski out went way faster than in times prior where you end up skiing for miles on snow soup.
and we were able to ski all the way to town, which I've never been able to do before
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lots of snow sluffs as it was late day but we were up on an opposing ridge so just got to watch
https://youtu.be/kYhf_Leeo2U
Enjoyed a nice sunny day at Courmayeur and managed to find some fun turns. an old man told me the locals call it combmyhair lol
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We saw a lot of James Bond era looking gondolas and trams but this was the best. 6 or maybe 7 people max
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The black crows of the alps have a much nicer little "tweet" vs the Caws of our more enormous black crows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qrag7d8C9M
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Another Chamonix, La Grave TR. Good times were had
Pics up to attachment ...75 weren't working. B+ until sorted out ;)
Were you on alpine gear ?
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Another Chamonix, La Grave TR. Good times were had
ok some more- we stayed at this place in La Grave- Le Castillan which is right across the street from the telepherique.
It's old school ski lodge- our room tilted, the walls are thin but it is the best
It catches the afternoon/ apres sun and everyone gathers there to drink beer after skiing.
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good foods and me loves food
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we got to get waterski pulls from the groomers.
other times they wd have you go inside an enclosed cat. either way always a blast to try alternatives to the everyday ski transport
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we took pocket cheeses and cold cuts from our breakfast every morning so that Benny might be proud
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back to skiing. Andrew flipping off stuff.
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We got snow the first day then almost every day there after was sunny. winds reset some of the snow fields
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this one is for you buster lol. I am truly flattered that you guys have so much faith in my route finding abilities. I grabbed extra la grave stickers to send you and foggy so pm me your addresses. I'm sure plugboots is set since he was just there but lmk
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Buster Highmen
May I recommend putting Engelberg/Andermatt/Airolo/Disentis in your queue as well as Alagna/Monte Rosa, just be sure the snow is good for the latter.
yes you may and I look fwd to seeing these places. thank you