Vallee Blanche, 3800 m, 17.3.2003

Some crowds descending the ridge of Aiguille du Midi.
Compare with the situation three years ago.
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View towards the south, with plenty of folks on the wide track.
Our plan is to cross the big crevasse zone and go up a bit
on the other side.
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Y. flying high in front of the Mont Blanc... am3
... and taking some risks with a snow bridge.
The starting point is visible on the right.
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View from the Petit Flambeau towards the Pointe Helbronner. am5