Skiing yesterday I was amazed how good the snow was particulary off the side of the Lona area into the trees, deep light powder and as good as anything we’ve had this season really. Today was about the same, the cloud kept rolling in and out and there was the odd period where it was a bit awkward but the skiing was just excellent.


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David and Chris had planned to do the Bishorn today/tomorrow but the forecast for tomorrow is poor so David suggested the Val Rechy instead, by the time we’d got to the top of the Lona lift I’d persuaded him to try the Lona instead. My plan was to ski into the plateau near the Lac Lona and then climb out over a small col between the Diablon and Sassiniere before skiing down through the Alpage des Torrents to the Moriy Barrage. Incidentally, Chris Longbottom has just bought La Ferme here in Zinal, an old restaurant near the centre of the village and will be opening as the new owner in the summer.


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