A day as a ski patroller in Chamonix: Meet Hubert
This February 10th, as we celebrate International Ski Patrol Day, we wanted to take a look behind the curtain at the jobs of these people whose daily mission is to secure the ski area while going almost unnoticed.
This time, we went to see Hubert and his team, who are responsible for ensuring the safety of the Grands-Montets ski area in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley. Securing the slopes, triggering avalanches, helping customers, rescuing the slightly injured or those involved in major accidents - it's a job for men and women who, from dawn to dusk, face up to the most extreme conditions in the mountains to look after us, the skiers.
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« I want it to last. I'm not waiting to retire. I love my job and as long as I can physically handle it, I'll continue. »
Hubert COUTTET - CMB Ski Patroller since 1992 at les Grands-Montets area
SCOTT x COMPAGNIE DU MONT-BLANC
A long-standing partnership, SCOTT is the Official Safety Partner of the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc, supplying more than 80 ski patrollers across the Chamonix valley with essential safety gear. From La Flégère and Le Brévent to Le Tour - Balme, Les Grands Montets, Les Houches, and the iconic Aiguille du Midi ski areas, our equipment helps them perform in the most demanding conditions.
We are proud to provide these ski patrol teams with our best helmets, goggles, avalanche bags, poles, and sunglasses. Working closely with us on product development, they have been putting SCOTT equipment through relentless testing against the elements and altitude, season after season, for nearly 25 years.
