Summer Season draws to an end

The leaves started to change colour and importantly the weather became un settled which thwarted Francis and my plans to finish the season with an ascent of Mt Blanc. In fact we only managed to get up high on one day when we climbed the Aiguille du Marbree along with a large and vocal group from the Italian alpine club [Milan Section]

After which we were continually forced to change our plans. Nevertheless we kept our selves well entertained with ascents of the Aiguille du Van high above the Emosson Dam and spent the rest of our time rock climbing. In fact for for details of our week and a look from a different perspective. Go to this link http://lottiedoeseverest.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/a-guide-and-his-dogwhy-you-need-them-in-the-high-mountains/