Champex

We made it to champex today. We had a good long day from courmayeur via two high obscure passes with great views of the glaciers. We got to refuge elena at 8pm just as it started to hammer it down. I went ahead to order dinner which was a good job as it was last orders.
Today we went over the col ferret: a scene of previous utmb nightmares. The climb to champex also brought back grim memories. Maybe i have it sorted in my head now. I still have thoughts of utmb going through my head. The tents are pitched and we are heading for dinner and beers.