The mountains are their own master and respecting that is a great place to be. I’m sure you will have better luck next time on Mont Blanc.

Send me a message when you are here and we can hopefully grab a beer and chat plans!

Happy training to you too,
Charley

Would just like to say, really enjoyed reading your post, blog, “Big Mountain Dreams”.

I too have big mountain dreams, and have been working on them for a while now, retraining etc. I will be attending ML Training this year, as well as looking to build on my QMD’s.

After missing out on an ascent of Mont Blanc in 2014, due to severe weather, that’s the mountains for you, I will be aspiring to succeed in the summer of 2017, only this time with a bit of a twist and preplanning is already underway. That is what I will be training for. I will be largely training alone, but I am sure they will be company along the way.

I also enjoy skiing and climbing and will be in Chamonix in just over a weeks time. Maybe, get some ski touring or winter climbing in and looking to discuss my plans further.

May I take this opportunity to thank both yourself and Sophie for accepting my invitations on social media, I will certainly look forward to following your developments.

Happy Training
All the best Mark.