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
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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 |