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Trials and Tribulations of Mountaineering

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Gina Maison

I can’t sleep and as I toss and turn on the narrow palette at 3,500 meters altitude I dream up an article. Until now I have reported about the sunny side of mountaineering – the sweeping vistas, the sense of … Continue reading →

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Mont Blanc Project

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Gina Maison

Just a quick post to let you know that the time has come to try the ultimate peak in the Western Alps – the Mont Blanc (4,807m). We were madly packing and preparing yesterday in Chamonix, today we are meeting … Continue reading →

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Making the dream a reality

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Gina Maison

Once decided that I was going to explore the Western Alps, I started to organise the trip. No point in waiting for a better time – this is the best time of my life to do this! I have been … Continue reading →

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The Matterhorn love story begins

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Gina Maison

It was love at first sight the moment I saw the Matterhorn, arguably one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It was a picture postcard sort of day – deep blue sky, thick snow cover and the Matterhorn … Continue reading →

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