After a huge week of snowfall, the alps just had their first real powder days of the season.

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So far, unofficial reports indicate that the higher flanks of the Chamonix valley have upwards of a 30″ snow that is currently sitting atop glaciated ice, faceted snow, or best case scenario– bare ground. These observations should serve as a significant reminder to take care when travelling in avalanche terrain during the early season months.

[Photo Tour]

Austria

St Anton am Arlberg

Zillertal

Hintertux

Switzerland

Zermatt

Verbier

France

Chamonix

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First day at Flégère 💣💥❄ Thank's @baud_kristo @samfavret @romy.che Chris Miolan & Lionel for this lovely day above the sea of cloud. @armadaskis @sweetprotection @oakleyskiing @conceptchamonix @10peaksgloves @kaskofsweden @casttouring @solesportslabs @chamonixmassage

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I (@pwallberg) went for my first #skitour for the season. Good snow and great community, ready for #winter #coworking #digitalnomad #digital #coworkingspace #workation #worklifebalance #chamonix #smartwork

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Les 3 Vallées

Italy

Courmayeur

Dolomiti Superski

Livigno