We’d semi-planned on going climbing on the conglomerate cliffs below the fort at Mont Dauphin, but didn’t want to rush out. Before making any hasty decisions, we took a short walk along the balcony road to get a feel for the day. By the time we’d got back it was pretty much lunchtime, so we… Read more

We were greeted with blue skies as we woke to our first activity day from our new alpine hideout, but there was no need (or desire!) to rush anywhere. A breakfast on the balcony (actually much sturdier than it looks!) in the shade, after some gentle stretching broke us into the day nicely and gave… Read more

The long drive south is finally over and we’re in the process of settling into our summer alpine residence, enjoying the new views and hopefully a few days of relaxation. It was a wet journey for the first few hours past Paris, but eventually things brightened up, and slowly but surely, the kilometres ticked by.… Read more

Usually at this time of year I’m getting ready for our summer trip, organising equipment, travel and training ready for the coming adventure. However, the past ten days have passed in a frantic haze of caffeine fuelled activity that has left little time for sleep or alpine preparations. Since my last day of working in… Read more