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July 1, 2009
Invercargill to the Cosmique Arete
The Cosmique Arete on the Aguille du Midi in Chamonix is probably one of the most famous and oft trodden routes in the massif. It's photogenic, has different styles of climbing on it and is easily accessed by the telepherique. Paul flew in from New Zealand (via the UK) for one day only having proposed a few days earlier to the lucky Mary. After falling prey to Le Delice's draft beer the previous evening we suffered in the sun (and for Paul the altitude) but finished in good style and ended the full on Cham experience at Poco Locos as an afternoon thunderstorm drenched the town.
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June 27, 2009
Swiss 4000m Peaks
The Saastal valley of Switzerland in the Valais Alps is home to many 4000m peaks. The village of Saas Gruund is a great base from which to explore with an excellent (this is Switzerland) public transport system serving all the local areas. During a six day course working alongside Olly Allen we climbed the Strahlhorn 4190m, the Alallinhorn 4027m, the Wiessmies 4017m and the lagginhorn 4010m at up to PD standard. The alps are in good shape at the moment with a good covering of snow which is ideal for classic mountaineering.
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