In reply to gooberman-hill:
> That would be this clause you are objecting to:
> "- to carry equipment or objects other than those strictly necessary for progression in the alpine environment, individual or collective protection and sustenance."
> Looking at the draft decree, I'd say it looks fairly sensible to me.
It may be a bad translation, but even though the intent might be sensible, the drafting isn't. Like my example above, by that law if you are caught with a camera, or a book, you can be fined 15000 euros and/or put 1 year in jail. Doesn't sound sensible to me, it's too broad a brush
> I'd say the most contentious clause is the one above:
> "- to progress in rope teams of more than three people;"
> I've seen guides taking folk onto the Vallee Blanche in winter, with 5 or 6 clients roped to them descending the snow arete off the Midi (carrying their clients' skis). This decree would make it illegal for a guide to rope up to more than 2 clients. Possibly inserted at the behest of the Compagnie des Guides
There's already a limit of 2 clients per guide in MB i believe. The Valley Blanche s not affected by this decree.
Even better, 2-2-1 says you are allowed to do paragliding/paralpinism within the area. 2-2-2 says you are not allowed to carry a paraglider... Ha, ha
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