European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 26, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Ski Europe Chamonix Challenge a Vij conquer chg France s cd office Dutour isma Chamonix Mont Blanc skiers pick their Way through the Snow and rocks of Allee Blanche. By Phyllis s. Johnson one of the most famous ski runs in the Alps is truly an adventure even for an experienced skier. It is the Vallee Blanche White Valley " run from near the top of Mont Blanc All the Way into Chamonix one of the oldest so resorts in the French Alps. Depending on your guide the Snow conditions and your ability the run is Between 71/2 and 10 Miles Long. This is definitely not a ski run you tackle unprepared. You must have a guide the right outfit the right weather and be accustomed to lofty Heights. After All Mont Blanc is the highest Mountain in Western Europe at 15,771 feet mount Elbrus in Georgia s caucasus mountains is Europe s highest at 18,510 feet. There Are two ways to reach the plateau near the top. One is from Chamonix and the other is from Cou Mayeur an italian resort right on the other Side of the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Getting to the top can be a Challenge breathing becomes difficult in the thin air and the climb while carrying skis and poles is precarious. And once you fasten your skis the thrill of the big adventure makes breathing even More difficult especially if you be noticed that the two guides with your group have fastened something like parachutes anchored Between their legs on their backs. The guides said these devices were required by Law on this unprepared and treacherous Trail. They added that Glacier pits and avalanches often change the terrain Over night and that with these devices guides can pull someone out of an icy Gap. Then there were More instructions no overtaking the skier ahead no going out of the line made by the guide no shouting and use extreme caution not to fall. And we had already been briefed on the importance of Good equipment including Strong Sun goggles and sturdy ski clothes. By now half of our group we were All experienced skiers had second thoughts but there was no turning Back. The world class skiing fantastic Cross country non skiing activities item on to the Tyrol reliable Snow conditions warm Friendly tyrolean much More wot your Money Over 30 years of service to the forces and Doo civilian employees Over 150,000 satisfied past guests skiing opportunities for All Levels wide Choice of modern comfortable lodging half pension at All hotels also self catering apartments easy Access by autobahn and rail expert ski instruction by teachers ski kindergarten Nursery facilities English speaking tour guides excellent area night clubs professional equipment rental & expert fittings clip & mail to tyrolean Tours. . Box 6 a-6372 Oberndorf Tyrol Austria 0 yes i want to know More. Send me your free color brochure ski & name address " " v Sample comments on tyrolean Tours at All times the staff were pleasant Friendly and efficient. It was another super Holiday in Austria. Or. & mrs . Cat Vert thank you for your Effort in meeting our Many varied requests. B. & t. Guenther thank you again for being such perfect hosts. Everything was so Well done. We Hope to return on another trip soon. on the occasion of the welcoming of the 100,000th american guest through the auspices of tyrolean Tours i extend my Heartiest congratulations and wish you and the staff of tyrolean Tours continued Success in this venture. 23rd of March 1984 Helene on Damm american ambassador Vienna Austria fax . Box 6 a-6372 Oberndorf Tyrol Austria Call our thanksgiving hot line 0043/5352/3134 fax 0043-5352-5390 18 october 26, 1994
