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DAY 8, 9 & 10: Chamonix Valley and surrounds. A mix of climbing, traverses and cragging.
AMF and Alpine development teams took the opportunity to refine skills, build confidence, and of course get some epic photos.
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DAY 7: A rest day, with no climbing...
Yeah right!!!
Hotel California - 260m, 10 pitches, D+ 5A.
Clocher Clochetons Traverse - 120m, 10 pitches, AD 5A.
... a few coffees and croissants
... topped off by an exceptional homemade Nepalese chicken curry.
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DAY 5&6: A hop over the border and hike up through the stunning Aosta Valley put us in sight of Gran Paradiso (4061m) ๐ฎ๐น
A 0400 step-off saw all rope teams summit the highest mountain (entirely) in Italy by 0930.
Everyone slept quite well that night ๐
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DAY 4: AMF teams learned how to utilise the prusik knot when down a crevasse, followed by practicing unassisted hoists out on the ice.
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DAY 3: Rope teams up early for a crossing of the heavily crevassed Glacier du Tour up to the granite summit of Tรชte Blanche (3421m) ๐ซ๐ท๐จ๐ญ
AMF teams got great time on the ice as the experienced teams fancied a few peaks on the way back.
EX NORTHERN REMEC ALPS 22 is underway!
Regular and Reserve sappers from across the Core are gathered for 2 weeks of alpine mountaineering.
DAY 1: Rock climbing in Chamonix Valley refreshing skills and drills.
DAY 2: Glacier movement and crevasse rescue training for AMF.
Joe Robertson and Ian Campbell of REMEC making use of the good weather in Europe and climbing Cima Ovest, via the SW side normal route (III+/IV). #Alpine#mountaineering#alpinedreams
Some members of #REMEC making a guest appearance in 63 Works Group video on the West Ridge of the Dent De Tsalion and the Fletchhorn summit ridge. So it gets our vote.
With the loosening of restrictions and the impending lure of summer, it's time to start thinking about your racks. So here's a good article from @psychovertical to help you.
https://t.co/zHFGKBA6yC
We held the REMEC AGM over Skype rather than in person. Technicalities aside it was great to talk about adventurous mountaineering even if we canโt get away. Stay safe! @ Home https://t.co/6ji06iKvkO
Due to the current #COVID19 situation, Ex #REMEC2020 has now been postponed until Summer 21. This is a great opportunity to conduct more training and develop those involved to become instructors. @JohnHRidge @Commander8X @39ComdOffr@Proud_Sappers @JSMTC_HQ