~ Sunday 15th June 2014
The summer season got off to a great start this week with success on Gran Paradiso, then Mont Blanc on Thursday. Beautiful weather and good snow conditions and a quiet, early season mountains made for a very enjoyable ascents of both peaks.
The scramble to the summit of Gran Paradiso
Paradiso summit. A tough start to the week but good preparation for Mont Blanc
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Early morning on the Gouter ridge
Dome du Gouter, 2 hours to the summit!
High above the Chamonix valley.
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Summit selfie
Kurt wins the summit banner competition!
Grand Couloir is in good condition but drying out fast in the warm weather.
