The formidable Mont Blanc, as seen from 12,600 feet at Aiguille du Midi.  I've had a tough time starting a pre-race blog post, clo...

The town center is crowded and the backdrop is jaw-dropping — but there's a surreal tint to Chamonix that I haven't experienced i...

Beat and I have spent the past few days visiting Beat's family in Switzerland. Thursday was Beat's brother Andy's fiftieth bi...