Marmots getting Fat ....

..... for hibernation, when their heart rate reduces to five beats per minute and breathing to 1–3 breaths per minute. During hibernation their stored fat supplies are used slowly, which usually allows them to survive the winter.

This morning's walk was with an ex-colleague who has just had 6 years of adventures whilst sailing round the world. He is now writing a book about his travels. However he had never been up the Tour d'Anzeindaz and seen marmots and chamois up close (see extra). I doubt that was adventurous enough to be included in his book!