Avalanche Training La Grave..

I have just returned from a weeks course with the European Avalanche School, spending the duration in La Grave (France).

The week consisted of various lecture and practical sessions on the hill looking at snow structure, snow profiles and safe travel in avalanche terrain.

Back here in the UK the weather appears stormy with snow forecast for many areas in Scotland, the North West in particular. A stormy start to the season is aways good for conditions through the winter, the prevailing conditions giving a good base for snow and ice build up...