Snowhow.it was born in 2000 in order to share with images and words our passion for mountains, ski and snowboard. Now we want to share with everyone of you the possibility to ski with us, in the way we like to ski,
in the places we like to ride, to get out of every day in the mountain a great adventure!
The most esthetic lines, untracked slopes and pure joy
of skiing powder!
This is the program for all of you looking for the soft creamy powder, for that cold smoke you’ll never forget.
Steep skiing programs: “the perfect combination” of ski and alpinism.
Beyond crowded ski-resorts, a world full of adventures is waiting for you!
For experienced skiers and snowboarders with good physical training and desire of adventure.
Our basecamp will be Courmayeur, in the italian side of Mont Blanc: from there we will decide where to go skiing, finding hidden corners, and, in case, moving in other ski resorts in order to find always the best snow conditions.
We will choose between: Courmayeur, Chamonix, Gressoney, Cervinia and La Thuile.
We will find for you the best spot with the best snow.
In order to organize the best “Snow Experience” in relation to your ski level and special dreams,
we suggest you to CONTACT US for a tailor made program.
Entry level runs:
• Freeride in Courmayeur ski area
• Freeride in P.ta Helbronner, SkyWay Monte Bianco
• Freeride in Grands Montets, CHX
• Freeride at the Aig. Du Midi, CHX
Our beloved runs:
• Rochefort Glacier from Aiguilles des Marbrées, “Biellesi” entrance
• Rochefort Glacier from “Petite Dent” entrance
• Brenva Glacier from Tour Ronde summit and from “Caché Couloir”
• Aiguille du Midi, Glacier Ronde and Bossons Glacier
• Aiguille du Midi, Couloir des Cosmiques and Bossons Glacier
Groups: up to 4 people in relation to the chosen run.
Costs: CONTACT US for more info!
Not included in costs:
• ski/snowboard equipment (skins or snowshoes required)
• safety kit: tranceiver, shovel, probe, abs
• lift tickets
• Mandatory INSURANCE. You can buy online at this LINK
• Alpine equipment: crampons, iceaxe, harness (where needed)
In case you miss something or need to rent some equipment, we will help you to find the best shops.
Some of you could have the possibility to quit your everyday life at the very last minute and come skiing with us. Get in contact NOW and plan a winter period for a “LAST MINUTE CALL” in order to organize wild ski trip in Courmayeur and have the opportunity to ski with us dream lines in epic snow conditions! If you want to go big you have to be prepared!
Valle d’Aosta is the perfect location for HELISKI. Setting our base in Courmayeur, we’ll have the possibility to select between 5 different heli-bases: Courmayeur, La Thuile, Valgrisenche, Cervinia and Gressoney.
In relation to snow conditions and weather forecasts, we will have the chance to choose for you the best helidrops.
For all of you interested in multidays heliski trips,
we recommend to CONTACT US and ask for a tailor made program.
Groups: up to 4 people
Costs: contact us for a quote in different heli-areas
Not included in costs:
• ski/snowboard equipment
• safety kit: tranceiver, shovel, probe, abs
• Mandatory INSURANCE. You can buy online at this LINK
In case you miss something or you need to rent some equipment, we will help you to find the best shops.
Some of you could have the possibility to quit your everyday life at the very last minute and come skiing with us. Get in contact NOW and plan a winter period for a “LAST MINUTE CALL” in order to organize wild ski trip in Courmayeur and have the opportunity to ski with us dream lines in epic snow conditions! If you want to go big, you have to be prepared!
Every spring the north face of Mont Blanc gets massive snow storms, letting possible the ski descent of Mont Blanc from the very summit. For all of you wishing to ski MB, we offer the possibility of an heli drop at Piton des Italien at 4000m. From there we will hike the last 800m and ski the legenday north face.
For info and costs contacts us by phone or email.
Steep skiing, or, “the perfect combination” of ski and alpinism. Following you’ll find THE list of “Dream Lines”.
More than 10 years of experience in this kind of runs allow us to be the only Professional Mountain Guides who can help you to fullfil you secret dreams.
For top skiers, experienced in steep terrain.
For all of you wishing to transfor your dreams in reality, we suggest to CONTACT US in the early winter in order to get in touch as soon as possible and create together some good plan.
Some of the steep lines where we guided our clients:
• Tour Ronde, North Face
• Tour Ronde, Gervasutti Couloir
• Dent du Geant shoulder, South Face
• Col du Diable, Macho Couloir
• Col des Courtes, North-East Face
• Petit Mont Blanc, Bonatti Couloir
• Tète Carré, East Couloir
• La Noire, North Face
• Brèche du Tacul, North-East Couloir
Steep lines we offer to guide you:
• Mont Maudit, Brenva Spur
• Mont Blanc du Tacul, Gervasutti Couloir
• Aig. du Midi, Mallory route
• Col des Cristaux, East Couloir
• Les Courtes, NNE Face
• Aiguille d’Argentiere, Y Couloir
Groups: 1 or 2 people in relation to the chosen run
Costs: CONTACT US
Not included in costs:
• ski/snowboard equipment
• safety kit: tranceiver, shovel, probe
• lift tickets
• refuge costs (if needed)
• Mandatory INSURANCE. You can buy online at this LINK
• Alpine equipment: crampons, iceaxe, harness
We can reach few steep lines with an heli drop. Few times it will be needed an extra hike to reach the start of the run.
Some of the steep heli droped runs:
• Petit Mont Blanc, Bonatti Couloir
• Aiguille de l’Aigle, NE Couloir
• Monte Rosa, Marinelli Couloir
Contact us for costs info.
Backcountry is the evolution of ski-touring, in term of constant search for unique spot with the best snow, few people around and great aestethic. Physical and mental commitment is always important.
In the snowboard world, Splitboard is the biggest evolution of the last 10 years: with this equipment even snowboarders will have the opportunity to reach the runs away from the lifts.
For expert skiers/snowboarders.
Some of the best backcountry runs:
• Mont Colmet, North Face
• Tète de Vieux, Couloirs Nord-Est
• Berrio Blanc, South Couloir
• Le Buet, North-East Face
• Col Superior du Tour Noir Traverse
Groups: up to 4 people in relation to the chosen run
Costs: From 400€ in relation to the chosen run. CONTACT US for info.
Not included in costs:
• skitouring/splitboard equipment
• safety kit: tranceiver, shovel, probe
• Mandatory INSURANCE. You can buy online at this link
• Alpine equipment (where needed): crampons, iceaxe, harness
• Refuge costs (where needed)
In case you miss something or you need to rent some equipment, we will help you to find the best shops.
In the wild Himalayan west face of Mont Blanc, mother nature prepared tons of long and large couloir. We spent many years exploring the area and enjoying long days of great riding with no one around. We offer you a special 2 days program called “Miage Experience”: we will go sleeping in Miage glacier with our tents in order to be ready the day after to climb and ski some big line!
Contact us for costs info.
The experience accumulated over years spent on Mont Blanc allows us to be trusted guides for Cinema and Commercial Productions in the most dangerous place of the mountains. We have the ability to spot the best locations for every shot: knowing every corner of Mont Blanc we can lead ideas of DP and Photographer to reality.
WE WORKED WITH:
• 2014 Eagle Pictures: Point Break 2. Lead guide for the scouting and on-slope assistance for the “Snowboard Unit” shooting.
• 2015 Jones Snowboard: followcam shooting for commercials
• 2016 “La Liste” Movie: Guide assistance, on-slope shooting for Jerémié Heitz (RedBull, Scott Sports, Mammut)
• 2016 Mammut: on-slope shooting for commercials
• 2016 Julbo Eyewear: on-slope shooting for commercials
• 2017 The North Face: The “Ushba Project”, photoshooting in the expedition with Sam Anthamatten, Markus Eder and Leo Slemett
• 2018 RedBull: on-slope shooting for “Race the Face” with Jerémié Heitz and Daron Rahlves
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