Snow report Chamonix, 04/05/2019
Vallee Blanche
Chamonix
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
It snowed for my birthday - thank you! So on Saturday, the descent of the Vallee Blanche (picture 2) from the Aiguille du Midi (picture 1) went without taking the train in Montenvers via the destination route (picture 3). At the end, however, we had to carry a piece of it again and again. But more regrettable than that is the state of the glacier, #globalwarming. So eat less meat, friends!
Snow quality
Compact powder snow up to Salle a Manger, but quite rugged. Further down, in the flat part, lots of wind and broken snow.
Risks
The snow conditions are quite stable, especially in the morning. What the Mer de Glace loses in ice is constantly replenished by the rockfall where the glacier has retreated.
Overall impression
Superb weather and a successful descent with friends! On Sunday it snowed up to 1600m, but the poor visibility only allowed a short tour close to the piste to the Col de la Balme.
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