Chamonix / Mont Blanc, France

Chamonix...birthplace of the sport of mountaineering, and an amazing destination for big mountain fun! The Mont Blanc massif looms over the town, with its dramatic aguilles, glaciers, and hanging seracs. Beautiful, foreboding alpine scenery.

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Descending from the Aiguille du Midi Station

Here, we have geared up with ropes, helmets, ice axes, and crampons, and left the tourists behind. The views were amazing, but we had to pay close attention to the rope and our footwork...it was very steep off of both sides of this ridge!

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