Two Candidates for Chamonix Lift Contract
CMB and SEPP prepare their candidatures for new lift contract
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 24th May 2013
Following the announcement at the start of the year that Chamonix town hall and the Chamonix lift operator (CMB) will be voiding the current contract, to make way for a modernised agreement, two companies have presented for the role: the Compagnie du Mont Blanc (CMB) themselves and the former Les Houches lift company (SEPP).
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Chamonix Mountain Rescue Team on Discovery Channel TV Show
Discovery Channel to follow Chamonix PGHM
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 22nd May 2013
The Chamonix mountain rescue police, the Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne (PGHM), will feature in a six part TV series by the Discovery Channel.
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New Flight Route Cambridge to Geneva Announced
Darwin & Inghams to fly Cambridge to Geneva
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 21st May 2013
Cambridge Airport has announced the launch of a number of European routes, including Cambridge to Geneva, in time for the 2013/2014 ski season.
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British Snowboarder Dies in Aiguille du Midi Fall
British Man Caught in Vallee Blanche Storm Dies
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 19th May 2013
A British man suffered a fatal fall off the Aiguille du Midi ridge yesterday whilst trying to make his way back to Aiguille du Midi lift in a snowstorm.
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Missing Mountaineer Found Alive
Gaëlle Cavalié found safe in snowpit at 4000 metres
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 19th May 2013
Gaëlle Cavalié has been found alive 100 metres below the summit of the Aiguille Verte after spending four days and four nights in in a snow hole.
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Missing Mountaineer on Grands Montets
Call for witnesses for 21 year old female climber missing since Tuesday
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 17th May 2013
The Chamonix PGHM are calling for witnesses for a missing mountaineer last seen on the Couloir Couturier, Aiguille Verte on Tuesday.
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British climbers survive Mont Blanc avalanche
Aiguille di Bionnassay avalanche sweeps away 23 year old
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 16th May 2013
A 23 year old British mountaineer was swept 700 metres by an avalanche on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, whilst climbing with two others.
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New Record for Chamonix-Mont Blanc-Chamonix Course
Matheo Jacquemoud performs loop in 5 hours 5 minutes
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 15th May 2013
A new record for the Chamonix to Mont Blanc and back to Chamonix course has been set by 23 year old Mathéo Jacquemoud, with a time of 5 hours and 5 minutes.
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Aiguille du Midi Lift Evacuated
Tourists air-lifted to safety after lift break down
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 14th May 2013
An engine failure on the first section of the Aiguille du Midi lift forced the Compagnie du Mont Blanc to evacuate more than 200 people from the Plan de l'Aiguille by helicopter.
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Guides to Assure Refuge du Gouter Security
Mountain guides committed to ensure the safety of climbers
Robin Deering | Chamonix Editor | published: 14th May 2013
An agreement between the French Mountain Federation of Alpine Clubs (FFCAM) and the two major Mont Blanc guide companies has been signed to ensure there will be at least 12 mountain guides available at the Refuge du Gouter for security reasons.
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