Hi Celtman,

I think that we can't post pictures anymore here because I tried several times and it doesn't work. Recently I just added the address of my picture (without using the IMG button) and the viewers must click on it to watch it. I don't know why this doesn't work anymore.

Greetings from France,

Lionel

Brilliant sunset photos Lionel

brilliant photos Lionel.
was that at the hostel near Brecon ?
I might be biased but a Welsh sunset is the best lol.
"Dweud ffarwel mae yr haul dros y mynydd.

Hi Annie and Alun,

Thanks !! Indeed a Welsh sunset is unique and beautiful.

Yes Alun, I took the pictures at the Brecon Youth Hostel.

More pics of the Brecons Beacons to come soon.

Lionel

What a great day we had, Annie, Alun and I, walking up Fan Y Big in the Brecon Beacons on April 11th ! From the memorial, to the "diving board" there were really nice things to see and I enjoyed that walk very much. Thanks Annie and Alun. According to Annie we walked about 13 miles that day... and the weather was perfect.

Pictures of the walk are here :

http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/Ch...econ%20Beacons/

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/Ch...pg?t=1178216365

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel

On May 1st I went ski-mountaineering in the evening from 7 pm to 9:30 pm in Avoriaz. The resort is now closed but there is still plenty of snow. I skinned up from the resort (1800 metres) up to the top of the Arare Intrets run (2200 metres). The temperature was four degrees at the resort and it was freezing at the top so the snow was quite hard when I skied down the long Arare run. I enjoyed a beautiful sunset at the top and skiing down in the light of dusk was great.

Today it snowed again above 1800 metres so I think I should be back to Avoriaz on Sunday.

http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/Ch...de%20randonnee/

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/Ch...007_0307039.jpg

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel

Hi Lionel.
great pics thanx for shareing them.
it was a pleasure to share some of the walks with you and annie.
i stil can`t believe the weather lol.
your pics os ski mountainearing are also great looks like another nice sunset.

It was a great day with great company...love the photos Lionel

I'm just back from a few days up in Snowdonia...will download the photos over the next few days

did u have a good time annie.
wot did u climb?

Just got back from a great day on Snowdon with Sam (Wangan). Weather managed to hold off, but there was cloud on the tops. Good to be there!

Glad the weather held out for you both....sounds like you both had a good day.

We had another brilliant weekend up in Snowdonia.... did Bristley Ridge, Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr on Friday...lovely and quiet on the scramble part thank heavens ....think Andy found every back climb he could after I happened to mention I didn't like them much ...that will teach me ...as usual think we did the hardest route down!!!

On Saturday we had planned to do Cneifion Arete but we had a problem with the campsite and had to pack up Saturday morning which meant there was no chance of parking anywhere near...the place was heaving So not to be outdone we headed home via Cadair Idris to do a climb there. Sadly we only had time for a short climb but I did quite a good impression of Gollum clinging to the rock for my first outdoor multi-pitch climb in 'mountain boots'....must learn to trust my feet and lean away from the rock a bit more apparantley

Photos are HERE

Roll on the end of May when the Carneddau beckon

hi annie.
great pics looked like you had a great time.
tryfan and bristly ridge looks great.

Hi Alun,

Thanks very much for your comment ! My hillwalking trip to Wales will remain a highlight among all my hillwalking trips.

Have you been hillwalking recently ?

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel

Hi Annie,

Thanks for your beautiful pics. They reminded me my walk up there with Andy with the same kind of weather : a cracking day. It's really nice to see your pics and to remember the different landscapes. The only difference is that we didn't climb the Bristly ridge, we took the easiest path I think. However, walking the Glyders is a great experience. Vive le Pays de Galles !!!

Greetings from the Alps, still under the snow (I went ski-mountaineering today).

Lionel

Did you take any pictures Andy ? Glad to hear you had a great time again on Snowdon. I hope to be back there on day to walk all the paths !!!

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel