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Do I need fat skis for Vallee Blanche classic route in April
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hi Everyone. I am hoping to ski the Vallee Blanche in mid April. This is part of a short 3-day ski trip to Chamonix. I am alone so too expensive to hire a guide - I will need to join a group. This means I will probably be going on the classic route which is fine by me. Never done VB before.

I own a pair of Volkl RTM84 skis, 176 long, which I love. These are mostly frontside skis but they are quite versatile, 84 cm under foot and do give me a bit of float. My question is will they be good enough for the VB or should I hire fat skis. I understand that in April the chances of powder on a route skied so many times in the season are slim, but I would appreciate to hear other people's views.

PS - I would also appreciate recommendations as to which outfit has regular groups that I could join. I see ESF offers it at 85 Euro but there must be also other options.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

@Sgebay, the RTMs will be fine for the classic route if you are a half decent skier. You can always hire something fatter the day before if it looks like it is going to be ridiculously deep.

ESF is as good as any for a group I would have thought, especially on the route you would like to go on.

http://www.chamonix-guides.com as well for others.
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The skis will be fine. You will be lucky to get some powder, maybe some tomorrow! 85 euros is at the bottom of the going rate. Save some energy for carrying them up the steps. You may feel wonky at the top of the midi but it will pass as soon as you lose some height.
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You should have no prob, unless as said there is a sudden massive dump. Whatever, enjoy it 😃
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Thanks!
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