Monte Rosa – Margherita Hut

by ben | Sep 15, 2016 | Alpinism, Climbing, Photography

At 4554m, perched on the top of the peak ‘Signalkuppe’, this is the highest building in Europe, the Margherita Hut. It serves both as an alpine refuge for climbers and as a research laboratory for scientists studying altitude medicine among other things....

Col Du Plan – North Couloir

by ben | May 6, 2015 | Ski Alpinism, Skiing

North Face of Aiguille du Midi, Col du Plan couloir marked Before the last few days of monsoon, we sneaked in a descent of the North Couloir of the Col du Plan. As so often with an exciting plan in uncertain conditions it was Tom’s idea! It had rained overnight...

2014 – A year in images

by ben | Jan 2, 2015 | Alpinism, Climbing, Photography, Scottish Winter, Ski Alpinism, Skiing

Here are handful of images, roughly one for each month, reflecting some of the adventures I had in the last year. Thanks to everyone who I have had the pleasure of working or playing with. I look forward to sharing more adventures with you in 2015! Aside from tons of...

Alpine Conditions – Boivin-Vallençant – Grand Pilier d’Angle

by ben | Oct 17, 2014 | Alpinism, Climbing, Photography

After a sustained period of amenable weather this Autumn there is finally a bit of rain and rest time to catch up on admin and stuff. A couple of weeks ago another great high pressure system threatened the Chamonix climbers with the dreaded FoMo (Fear of Missing out)...

Alpine Conditions – Polish Route / Michto, Grandes Jorasses

by ben | Sep 30, 2014 | Alpinism, Climbing, Photography

If you are interested in alpine climbing you have probably heard how damp the Alpine summer has been, but consequently how well formed with ice faces like the Grandes Jorasses have become this Autumn. Having been busy guiding all summer I haven’t had time to get...