WINTER SKILLS & MUNRO’S

An ideal course for hillwalkers who want to learn the essential skills needed to enjoy winter walking. A number of Classic Munros will be climbed during the course. Good level of hillwalking fitness required.
The course will cover:
Basic snowcraft, use of ice axe and crampons, ice axe arrest
Ascent of some classic Munro Ridges
Winter mountain navigation and route planning
Winter weather and avalanche avoidance
Venue: Glencoe and Ben Nevis Range

6 day £530  3 day £250
or £515 / £240 each for two people booking together

WINTER WALKING & MUNRO’S

A continuation of the Winter Skills course. Aimed at those who have already gained the essential skills and simply want to enjoy walking in the winter hills under our expert guidance whilst consolidating their experience without the need to move onto steeper climbing terrain. Previous Experience:
Good level of fitness and confident use of axe and crampons. We operate the course from two venues and the final choice of routes will be chosen in conjunction with you.
Two venues: Glencoe and Ben Nevis range or Torridon region.

6 day £550   3 day £260
or £530 / £250 each for two people booking together

WINTER MOUNTAINEERING

This course is ideal for the keen hill walker and scrambler who wants to progress and learn the essential skills of winter mountaineering. It differs from our winter walking course in that there is an emphasis on progression towards steeper ground and the use of ropes to ascend some classic grade l/ll gullies and ridges towards the end of the course. Previous Experience: Good level of fitness and the enjoyment of exposed ridges, roped climbing experience useful but not essential.
The course will cover:
Use of ice axe and crampons
Simple ropework and belaying
Snow & ice climbing skills and classic grade l/ll gullies and ridges.
Winter mountain navigation and route planning
Winter weather and avalanche avoidance
Optional overnight snow-holing expedition/journey (+£20)
Venue: Glencoe and Ben Nevis Range.

6 day £565 3 day £270
or £550 / £260 each for two people booking together

DATES

3 Day Weekend
(2 days walking)
Fri 09 Jan 09 - Sun 11 Jan 09
Fri 16 Jan 09 - Sun 18 Jan 09
Fri 23 Jan 09 - Sun 25 Jan 09
Fri 30 Jan 09 - Sun 01 Feb 09
Fri 06 Feb 09 - Sun 08 Feb 09
Fri 13 Feb 09 - Sun 15 Feb 09
Fri 20 Feb 09 - Sun 22 Feb 09
Fri 27 Feb 09 - Sun 01 Mar 09
Fri 06 Mar 09 - Sun 08 Mar 09
Fri 13 Mar 09 - Sun 15 Mar 09
Fri 20 Mar 09 - Sun 22 Mar 09
Fri 27 Mar 09 - Sun 29 Mar 09

6 Day Midweek
(5 days walking)
Sun 04 Jan 09 - Fri 09 Jan 09
Sun 11 Jan 09 - Fri 16 Jan 09
Sun 18 Jan 09 - Fri 23 Jan 09
Sun 25 Jan 09 - Fri 30 Jan 09
Sun 01 Feb 09 - Fri 06 Feb 09
Sun 08 Feb 09 - Fri 13 Feb 09
Sun 15 Feb 09 - Fri 20 Feb 09
Sun 22 Feb 09 - Fri 27 Feb 09
Sun 01 Mar 09 - Fri 06 Mar 09
Sun 08 Mar 09 - Fri 13 Mar 09
Sun 15 Mar 09 - Fri 20 Mar 09
Sun 22 Mar 09 - Fri 27 Mar 09

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SCOTTISH WINTER COURSES

ACCOMMODATION & EQUIPMENT
Our price includes: instruction, full board accommodation with three course evening meals, packed lunches, ice axe & crampons for walking courses. Technical climbing axes are available for hire.

Venue 1 - Glencoe & Fort William (All dates January-March) The Glencoe Hills and Ben Nevis provide some of the best winter walking and climbing conditions in Britain suitable for the beginner and the expert alike. It is the perfect training ground for mountaineering in the Alps or the greater ranges.

We use the 3**** Onich Hotel www.onich-fortwilliam.co.uk   one of the best in the area, providing everything you need to relax after a hard day on the hill; good en-suite rooms, comfortable bar, restaurant, and high quality food.

Venue 2 - North West Highlands (Torridon) (February & March only) The home of Britain’s most majestic peaks, isolated and spectacular! We have access to the walks and climbs around Liathach, An Teallach, Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe and of course the great peaks and ridges of Skye and the Cuillin Ridge are not far away. Torridon Region We use the comfortable Kinlochewe Hotel with its newly refurbished bar and lounge area located near Loch Maree and Glen Docherty in the heart of the Torridon mountains. ww.kinlochewehotel.co.uk

GETTING THERE –
EASY ACCESS TO BOTH VENUES
Only a short flight from London and the South of England. To Glasgow or Inverness Airport, followed by a 60/90-minute drive or a connection by coach or train. You can go by train all the way via Glasgow to Fort William or Inverness & the Kyle of Lochalsh railway for Kinlochewe/Torridon.

EQUIPMENT
Available for loan.

INSURANCE
Recommended for cancellation and personal belongings.
3 Day £16 6 Day £22

AONACH MOR, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 2007

photo: Rocio Siemens