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even more Cogne Ice Climbing

06/02/2010 10:59 am

Tim Blakemore

Tags: cogne , ice climbing

John and Louise joined me for 6 days on both the French and Italian sides of the Mt Blanc Massif. We started in Chamonix in bitterly cold temperatures and climbed at La Cremerie (near the Grand Montets ski resort). For the remaining time we based ourselves again at the Hotel La Barme where we enjoyed the sauna, jacuzzi and incredible food there.
During the week we mixed it up and did a variety of instruction with both Louise and John on the 'sharp end' as well as climbing a whole load of routes from WI3 to WI5. We managed to climb every day (we were getting a bit tired by day 6) and even went for an afternoon's ski in Valnotey on an 'easier' day.
For me, Italy has been fantastic to work in. The culture here is laid back and focussed on the finer things in life - without the razzamataz or cost of Chamonix. One of the highlights for us was the discovery of a small cafe in Cogne which served us our daily post climb hot chocolate and cake - for two and a half euros.
I'm already looking forward to next year in Cogne!

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Cogne Ice Climbing

Saturday 13 February 2010 11:13:44 am

Tim Blakemore

I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for the week you spent with Jon and myself in Cogne. You'd arranged everything so well, and the hotel was such a good find! Somewhere that I'd definitely like to stay again!.

It was amazing, I can't believe the amount of quality (classic!) routes that we ticked off during the week. I was harbouring hopes of getting on the sharp end at some point during the trip but didn't think I'd actually have the belief in myself!! But I felt so calm and confident under your guidance, and to end up leading 3 pitches was something I never expected from myself. The whole week was such a laugh, a lot of good banter and this was just the icing on the cake for me :)

Louise Grimster - Cogne 2010 Ice Climbing

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Saturday 13 February 2010 11:12:32 am

Tim Blakemore




Just wanted to thank you for a fantastic week of climbing - I had an absolute blast and am really feeling the bump of reality having returned to my normal life, in flat surroundings at sea level.....

I'd like to compliment your choice of routes, you found us some great leads to push some boundaries and build good confidence and also gave us some great seconds to really push us hard!

Choice of hotel in Cogne was outstanding, La Barme is a really great place - I really enjoyed the food and relaxed atmosphere, amazing for the price and location!

I had a really fun week and laughed so much, it really did feel like I was on holiday with an old friend - really like your style!

Hope to meet up with you again in the future for some more climbing...

Jon Ryall - Cogne 2010

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