Tag Archives: Chamonix

Trip Report: Y Couloir, Aiguille Argentiere By Liz Daley

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Seth Lightcap

No one I had talked to had been in the Argentiere Basin yet this winter so we didn’t know what conditions would be like. Dave Searle (local Chamonix bad-ass: www.davesearle.me, CHECK HIM OUT!) and I decided we’d go have a … Continue reading →

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Herry Rides North Face Aiguille Du Midi In November

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

First run of the season down the North Face of the Aiguille du Midi?! You got to be kidding me. Talk about starting the season fully pinned. Only in Chamonix… Jones team rider Julien ‘Pika’ Herry was part of a … Continue reading →

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Pandolfi Rides Brenva Shoulder of Mt. Maudit

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

Brenva Shoulder of Mount Maudit: 4361 m; 800 m 45°- 50; TD; 5.3/ E3 Yeah, we can’t wait for winter either. Seeing the first snow dusting on the peaks sends the anticipation levels through the roof right?! Well, here’s some … Continue reading →

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Chamonix Locals Lines With Julien Herry

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

Being a local goes a long way when it comes to ticking off seldomly shreddable lines, especially when you live in Chamonix. This past winter was no exception for Chamonix mountain guide and Jones Snowboards rider Julien Herry. The born … Continue reading →

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In My Boots 2012: Luca Pandolfi

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

No fall zone, no problem. Chamoniard Luca Pandolfi Welcome back to the In My Boots 2012 interview series. We’re jumping in the boots of each our team riders to get the lowdown on what their best trips and deepest days … Continue reading →

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In My Boots 2012: Neil McNab

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

From side-of-the-road heli LZs to split tours off the Midi – Neil McNab has Cham wired. Photo By Seth Lightcap Welcome back to the In My Boots 2012 interview series. We’re jumping in the boots of each our team riders … Continue reading →

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In My Boots 2012: Liz Daley

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

Liz Daley in Chamonix Welcome back to the In My Boots 2012 interview series. We’re jumping in the boots of each our team riders to get the lowdown on what their best trips and deepest days of the winter were. … Continue reading →

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A Day In Chamonix With Neil McNab

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

This past week, UIAGM guide and Jones international team rider Neil McNab ran his Advanced Backcountry Course in Chamonix, France. McNab has shown the three lucky freeriders in the course some incredible alpine terrain as prime snow conditions and high … Continue reading →

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Backstrom Riding Strong Grabs 2nd At FWT Chamonix

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Seth Lightcap

Check out Ralph Backstrom’s crushing second place run at the Freeride World Tour – Chamonix. After winning the first FWT stop in Revelstoke, Backstrom leads the tour going into stop three at Courmayeur Jan 28-29.

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Talkin’ Lines With Luca Pandolfi – Part One

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Seth Lightcap

Italian freestyler turned Chamonix freeride stud, Luca Pandolfi. All photos courtesy of LucaPandolfi.com Jones Snowboards European Team Rider Luca Pandolfi had a tremendous season this past winter. Despite pitiful snow conditions in the Alps, Pandolfi ripped heavy lines all over … Continue reading →

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