Category Archives: TOURING

BEAUJOLAIS RUN

Posted on October 22, 2011 by bilyreid

Saturday, Oct. 08. The day after the snow storm, the valley is still filled with low hanging mist and cloud. Precipitation threatens and with wet snow waiting for us at altitude,  we decide to do a cannon ball run towards … Continue reading →

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SNOWSTORM

Posted on October 22, 2011 by bilyreid

Friday, Oct. 07. It’s raining in the lower valley and the whole region appears to be socked in. We still decide to try a hike but favour something closer to home so that if we have to abandon, we have … Continue reading →

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MONTENVERS HIKE

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bilyreid

Thursday, Oct. 06. With one hike under our belt, it’s time to try something a bit more challenging. We decide to do a segment of the Grand Balcon between Montenvers and the Plan du Aiguille du Midi. There we hope … Continue reading →

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AIGUILLE DES ROCHES ROUGES

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bilyreid

Wednesday, Oct. 05. Our first hike is a trail up toward the nature reserve of Aiguille des Roches Rouges high up the valley near the village of Tre-Le-Champ. We spent the morning shopping in Les Houches  (SuperU….we love you!!) and … Continue reading →

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LES HOUCHES

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bilyreid

Home sweet home for our stay in the commune des Houches in the Chamonix Valley is no more than a 10 minute drive to Chamonix itself. The pistes of Les Houches are regularly used for international events most notably the … Continue reading →

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CHAMONIX

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

Tuesday, Oct 04. I rise early to pack my things and have an early breakfast. Catching a cab for Chiswick for a rendezvous with my hiking buddy Curt, I sit back and enjoy the early morning rush hour of central … Continue reading →

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St. James’s Park, London

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. The most ancient is Westminster, which has now become the Houses of Parliament, St James’s Palace and of course, the best known, Buckingham Palace. … Continue reading →

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WEST END

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

Although Leicester Square is under major renovation, the discount ticket booth is still in full operation. I picked up a ticket to “Jersey Boys” for no other reason than the ticket was discounted and my good friend Pat back in … Continue reading →

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ON YER BIKE!!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bilyreid

It’s refreshing to see that the bicycle still rules in Cambridge. In my day I fished an old bike out of the river and for a total expenditure of 7 dollars for new tubes and tires had myself equipped! I … Continue reading →

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CAMBRIDGE

Posted on October 16, 2011 by bilyreid

After several days in London, I feel the need for a break and decide on Friday, September 30 to head for Cambridge. The day breaks hot and clear as I strap on the backpack and head for Liverpool Street station. … Continue reading →

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