Mercy buttercups to Chamonix based big mountain guide Vivian Bruchez for sharing technique to negotiate that unfortunate condition known as crust on dust. Take notes and remember your where your center of balance is next time your breaking through the hard stuff:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....