The men of the Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne (PGHM) of Chamonix rescued, yesterday morning in Planpraz, two paragliders victims of an accident into a tree. They were flying in tandem.
The first victim suffered from fractures of the femur and ankle, the... [read]
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"He probably made a wrong manoeuvre halfway down and struck the face" said a rescuer of PGHM.
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Monday morning, the crew of the EC 145 helicopter and PGHM conducted a reconnaissance flight to find the speed rider. They found his body lifeless at the foot of the north face of the Aiguille du Midi.
His friend Andy To described him as "a very happy and jolly person" as all of his friends considered him.
His funeral took place on May 30th and friends from Asia, USA and Europe came to say a last farewell.
in "Le Dauphine" on 05/27/09
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24 May 2009: Two paragliders fall in a tree
The men of the Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne (PGHM) of Chamonix rescued, yesterday morning in Planpraz, two paragliders victims of an accident into a tree. They were flying in tandem.
The first victim suffered from fractures of the femur and ankle, the... [read]
The men of the Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne (PGHM) of Chamonix rescued, yesterday morning in Planpraz, two paragliders victims of an accident into a tree. They were flying in tandem.
The first victim suffered from fractures of the femur and ankle, the... [read]
23 May 2009: Two more escues for the PGHM Chamonix yesterday
The mountain rescue team of the PGHM Chamonix, made yesterday two more interventions to rescue two alpinists. The first one was on the North Face of the Aiguille du Midi (Frendo Spur), the second was on the Col de Vorza...
Le Dauphiné [read]
The mountain rescue team of the PGHM Chamonix, made yesterday two more interventions to rescue two alpinists. The first one was on the North Face of the Aiguille du Midi (Frendo Spur), the second was on the Col de Vorza...
Le Dauphiné [read]
21 May 2009: Everest: Marsigny forced to abandon 250 meters from Everest Summit
While Marc Batard climbed one last time to the North Col (7.000m) and is planning to come back next year as part of a scientific expedition to attempt a new speed climb of Everest, François and Martine Marsigny from Chamonix, had to stop at 8 600m, yesterday... [read]
While Marc Batard climbed one last time to the North Col (7.000m) and is planning to come back next year as part of a scientific expedition to attempt a new speed climb of Everest, François and Martine Marsigny from Chamonix, had to stop at 8 600m, yesterday... [read]
20 May 2009: Chamonix Climbers try to climb Everest in Spring 2009
It was one day before the predicted that Marc Batard, the 57 years old Chamonix climber, tried to climb the Mount Everest. He left the Advanced Base Camp at 15h in with the objective to summit the highest mountain on Earth.
His objectif: a non-stop... [read]
It was one day before the predicted that Marc Batard, the 57 years old Chamonix climber, tried to climb the Mount Everest. He left the Advanced Base Camp at 15h in with the objective to summit the highest mountain on Earth.
His objectif: a non-stop... [read]
19 May 2009: 19th Science Festival of Chamonix, starts on the 21st
Next Thursday, the Majestic in Chamonix will welcome the Science Festival of Chamonix. Lots of varieties and shows will be held in Chamonix, like in the previous years.
Lots of specialists in the area of the sciences will be present in Chamonix: Pierre... [read]
Next Thursday, the Majestic in Chamonix will welcome the Science Festival of Chamonix. Lots of varieties and shows will be held in Chamonix, like in the previous years.
Lots of specialists in the area of the sciences will be present in Chamonix: Pierre... [read]
18 May 2009: Deadly fall in the Glacier Rond
A 36 years old italian skier, from Milan, that skied yesterday with a friend on the Glacier Rond (north ouest face of the Aiguille du Midi), fell 150m to his death.
All happenned more exactly on the second couloir, also called couloir Cuningham. This... [read]
A 36 years old italian skier, from Milan, that skied yesterday with a friend on the Glacier Rond (north ouest face of the Aiguille du Midi), fell 150m to his death.
All happenned more exactly on the second couloir, also called couloir Cuningham. This... [read]
16 May 2009: Chinese illegal in the TMB + 1st descent on the North Face du Mont Blanc
First descent on the North face of Mont Blanc
Last thurday, after being dropped the day before on the Dome du Gouter by the CMBH helicopter and after a bivouac on the Vallot hut, the swiss Jean Yves Michellod (33 years old) skied the north face... [read]
First descent on the North face of Mont Blanc
Last thurday, after being dropped the day before on the Dome du Gouter by the CMBH helicopter and after a bivouac on the Vallot hut, the swiss Jean Yves Michellod (33 years old) skied the north face... [read]
13 May 2009: French 'net piracy' bill passed
The legislation, backed by President Nicolas Sarkozy, was surprisingly voted down by the Assembly last month.
The bill sets a tough global precedent in cracking down on internet piracy, and is being closely watched by other governments as a potential... [read]
The legislation, backed by President Nicolas Sarkozy, was surprisingly voted down by the Assembly last month.
The bill sets a tough global precedent in cracking down on internet piracy, and is being closely watched by other governments as a potential... [read]
12 May 2009: Hotel Mont Blanc to sell + New Gouter mountain hut
Hotel Mont Blanc to sell
With this crisis, the group Best Mont Blanc (that owns 4 hotels in Chamonix) is changing their business plans for the next year. They are selling the 4 start hotel Mont Blanc, the must luxury of their group.
So the... [read]
Hotel Mont Blanc to sell
With this crisis, the group Best Mont Blanc (that owns 4 hotels in Chamonix) is changing their business plans for the next year. They are selling the 4 start hotel Mont Blanc, the must luxury of their group.
So the... [read]
08 May 2009: Lost in Domes de Miage + Fire in Chalet + Aeroplane accident in Le Tour
Skiers missing since the May 2nd
Fourth day of rescue to try to find the couple of skieurs that were missing next to Domes de Miage, since the 2nd of May.
Eight members of the PGHM were there and the helicopter too. They surveilled all the possibilities... [read]
Skiers missing since the May 2nd
Fourth day of rescue to try to find the couple of skieurs that were missing next to Domes de Miage, since the 2nd of May.
Eight members of the PGHM were there and the helicopter too. They surveilled all the possibilities... [read]
