Vertical

First of all, and before the event, a feeling of excitement and feverishness invades me, because this event is such an iconic race in the ski mountaineering circuit...

On Tuesday 11th January Olivier invited me to attempt a traverse of the Chartreuse Alps. The objective was not to do
an express spring crossing with competition skis, but a crossing alone in the world, in fresh snow, and in touring mode.

The desire to go on an expedition with friends became more and more present following a rather peculiar year 2020. Given the difficulties of going abroad, we decided this year to stay in the French massifs...