Hi Guys and a Happy New Year! Here's to a spectacular trip in June.The first stage of my preparations have begun with the purchase of a new pair of boots.They are Raichle All Degree Lite GTX and thanks to Paul for the info on these.Apparently they are C1 crampon compatible which will be the next purchase. Looking forward to the first occasion I can test these boots out in some proper mountain terrain.
I'm not as familiar with the Chamonix Region as I am with several parts of Switzerland, and even then usually only seen during the Summer months on a motorcycle over various mountain passes at speed. I'm therefore keen to experience a completely different perspective with camera in hand!!
I am planning to drive to Les Houches in June , hopefully via Annecy and on some of the roads due to be used for Le Tour de France 2009.
I think we should all give Mr Gough the appropriate encouragement to lose weight before the trip without any reference to lardy git or any other offensive comments.................