Mark Seaton
@guidemark
Mountain & Ski Guide with over 30 years experience. Published author in English & French.
Training the next generation of alpine climbers with the Aiguille Verte as the back drop @The_JCMT

Walking on the clouds - Final bridge on the “ La via des Evettes - “

Mer de Glace has lost 4.5 m in thickness at the level of the ice cave (1750 m) since the 1st May 2025! 😲😱 On 5th July it has been recorded 5 cm of ablation in 5 hours... 🔥 Ablation rates are truly absurd now in the Alps! 🥵 Source/pics: Pierre Jeanneret / IG
What's new in the mountains this week?: Never regret getting up early -especially when it ... markseaton.blogspot.com/2025/07/never-…
What's new in the mountains this week?: Training the next generation markseaton.blogspot.com/2025/07/traini… @The_JCMT
Strange weather giving a weird sunset over the Chamonix Aiguilles.

Helicopter resupplying the gas bottles for next winter’s avalanche control
Beautiful and clear this evening over The Chamonix Aiguilles but it has been insanely hot here today 35c. I now know why the Spanish invented the siesta…

Training the next generation: arriving at the top of the Aiguille du Toule with the mighty Aiguille Verte in the background @The_JCMT

Lots of air below the feet - big day out on the traverse des Perrons high above the Emosson Dam

Father & daughter big day out:Nearing the top of La Aiguille de la Floria Aiguille Rouge Chamonix
