A newt at the edge of thawing ice near the Col d'Anterne, 30th May. 
Climbing the NE ridge of the Petite Aiguille Verte.
On the approach and climbing on the 
Cosmiques Arete.
Near the Belvedere de Reposoir (on the descent from the Pointe d'Anterne).
Cosmiques Arete.
Near the Belvedere de Reposoir (on the descent from the Pointe d'Anterne).Bearded vulture: The youngster has been seen out of the nest, apparently practising using its wings. But it still has lots of down, so it will be a while before it tries to fly - we hope!
Walking: Did an ascent of Le Buet on saturday 30th May...weather not great during the middle of the day (cloud, hail) but a satisfying outing none-the-less. Route taken: Lignon to Col d'Anterne, traversed ridge via Grenier de Villy, then Buet, then descent via Grenairon.
Comments: Still a fair bit of snow, but clear where it counted (on the wire sections etc). Saw several marmottes, a fox and approx a dozen Ibex (mix of youngsters and females).
Climbing / Ski touring:
Kath and I had a really nice outing with our friend Marcel (aka ski hire man) to the Pointe d'Anterne (in mid-April). We also climbed the Cosmiques Arete in late April - an enjoyable day. I also did the Petit Aiguille Verte with a friend Fabian soon after. Lots of people out!
We skied the Vallee Blanche in early May with a few friends, and it was still in pretty good condition, a few naughty crevasses at the bottom of the Geant icefall though. N
Walking: Did an ascent of Le Buet on saturday 30th May...weather not great during the middle of the day (cloud, hail) but a satisfying outing none-the-less. Route taken: Lignon to Col d'Anterne, traversed ridge via Grenier de Villy, then Buet, then descent via Grenairon.
Comments: Still a fair bit of snow, but clear where it counted (on the wire sections etc). Saw several marmottes, a fox and approx a dozen Ibex (mix of youngsters and females).
Climbing / Ski touring:
Kath and I had a really nice outing with our friend Marcel (aka ski hire man) to the Pointe d'Anterne (in mid-April). We also climbed the Cosmiques Arete in late April - an enjoyable day. I also did the Petit Aiguille Verte with a friend Fabian soon after. Lots of people out!
We skied the Vallee Blanche in early May with a few friends, and it was still in pretty good condition, a few naughty crevasses at the bottom of the Geant icefall though. N
