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 by Nicolò Berzi/ K.oneMulti-day traverses have always been at the heart of ski mountaineering, and the Chamonix – Zermatt Haute Route, first carried out by the famous Mountain Guide Toni Gobbi in the 1950’s, is one of the most popular and fascinating traverses in the Alps.  The “high routes” cover enormous distances, and in winter the sensation of traveling on skis is something quite unique. The journey becomes an end in itself, and the “icing on the cake” are by no means the fantastic descents, but the actual terrain crossed. Looking back at the distance covered throughout the day and planning the next stage offers immense satisfaction and deep, new sensations. Once in the world of the Haute Route, you’ll find it hard not to dream about the next outing. Obviously there are some slightly less positive aspects, such as the weight of the rucksack, which must contain clothing, gear, ice axe, crampons, harness, rope, maps, compass and… And it must be said that this traverse requires considerable mountaineering experience, and the capability of turning back if need be. Changing snow and weather conditions may be the order of the day, and you may well have to make sudden, important decisions about alternatives to keep risks low, or even give up completely. This sensibility and  Multi-day traverses require knowledge, understanding, experience and the capacity to make decisions independently, rather than simply following the group ahead. It is because of this that the long traverses should remain the flagship of ski mountaineering, |
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