On the Vallee Blanche glacier, 12 1/2 miles and flu to conquer
Submitted by Mark Wolinski, Made Popular: December 16, 2009 at 04:22 PM • chicagotribune.com
The prospect of skiing the mythical glacier proved greater than fever, sore throat and nausea. Even with rented skis.
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