Chamonix, France. Here, steep and challenging descents await Victor de le Rue and Pierre Hourticq. Whether on a snowboard or skis, narrow crevasses, vast icefields, and wind speeds of up to 60 km/h might not sound inviting but actually the fun is just getting started! And because there is still time to build a kicker, a shovel is a necessary part of these guys' freeride equipment.