INTRODUCTION
TO SNOW & ICE CLIMBING
Aimed at those who already have basic
winter skills and want to climb snow and ice at grades l to lll.
Some previous rock climbing experience is advised.
The course will cover:
Snow belays, rock and ice anchors
Multi-pitch climbing
Route choice and avalanche avoidance
Movement and technique
Throughout the course we will aim to ascend some of Scotland’s
classic routes.
Venue: Glencoe and Ben Nevis Range.
Max Group Ratio 2:1
6 day £640 3 day £295
or £620 / £280 each for two people booking together
IMPROVERS SNOW
& ICE CLIMBING
COURSE
INFORMATION
Aimed at those with previous winter climbing experience who want
to improve their skills, learn to lead or push their grade.
The
course will cover all aspects of the Intro course plus:
Routes
graded lll-Vl
Learning to lead
Advanced techniques of ice & rock protection
Torquing and dry tooling
Retreating safely
Two venues: Glencoe and Ben Nevis range or Torridon
region.
Max Group Ratio 2:1
6 day £725 3 day £310
or £695 / £295 each for two people booking together
Additional
accommodation nights can be booked on request.
6
DAY
MIDWEEK
(5
days walking/climbing)
Sun
03 Jan 10 – Fri 08 Jan 10
Sun
10 Jan 10 – Fri 15 Jan 10
Sun
17 Jan 10 - Fri 22 Jan 10
Sun
24 Jan 10 – Fri 29 Jan 10
Sun
31 Jan 10 - Fri 05 Feb 10
Sun
07 Feb 10 - Fri 12 Feb 10
Sun
14 Feb 10 - Fri 19 Feb 10
Sun
21 Feb 10 - Fri 26 Feb 10
Sun
28 Feb 10 - Fri 05 Mar 10
Sun
07 Mar 10 - Fri 12 Mar 10
Sun
14 Mar 10 - Fri 19 Mar 10
Sun
21 Mar 10 - Fri 26 Mar 10
3
DAY
WEEKEND
(2
days walking/climbing)
Fri
08 Jan 10 - Sun 10 Jan 10
Fri
15 Jan 10 - Sun 17 Jan 10
Fri
22 Jan 10 - Sun 24 Jan 10
Fri
29 Jan 10 - Sun 31 Jan 10
Fri
05 Feb 10 - Sun 07 Feb 10
Fri
12 Feb 10 - Sun 14 Feb 10
Fri
19 Feb 10 - Sun 21 Feb 10
Fri
26 Feb 09 – Sun 28 Feb 10
Fri
05 Mar 10 - Sun 07 Mar 10
Fri
12 Mar 10 - Sun 14 Mar 10
Fri
19 Mar 10 - Sun 21 Mar 10
Fri
26 Mar 10 - Sun 28 Mar 10

Aonach
Mor, Scotland - January 2007
photo:
Rocio Siemens
CLICK HERE FOR SCOTTISH WINTER SNOW & ICE INFO SHEET
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GENERAL
INFORMATION FOR SCOTTISH WINTER COURSES
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
Our Scottish
winter courses will provide you with the skills to venture into
the winter mountains with more confidence, join an expedition
or a more advanced course.
LOCATION
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.
GETTING
THERE
Only a short flight from
London and the South of England to Glasgow or Inverness Airport,
followed by a 2 hour drive or a connection by coach or train.
You can go by train all the way via Glasgow to Fort William.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
is booked from the night of your arrival, with instruction starting
the following morning. Check out is normally on the morning
of your final day unless you have booked an additional night.
This is booked on a twin or double room basis; however, single
rooms will be provided where there is not a member of the same
sex to share with. Single rooms can be requested at an extra
cost.
Our
price includes all meals (breakfast, packed lunch and a three
course evening meal), starting with breakfast on your first morning,
through to packed lunch on the day of your departure. Bar
meals can be purchased until 9pm for those wishing to eat at the
hotel on the day of arrival. Additional nights can be booked
through Adventure Peaks at a preferential rate.
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; large en-suite rooms, comfortable bar, restaurant,
and high quality food.
EQUIPMENT
A full information sheet and equipment list is provided
on booking. Technical equipment and boots can be hired through
Adventure Peaks.
INSURANCE
Recommended for cancellation and personal belongings. Available
on request.
INSTRUCTION
Course
activities normally start at 9am, finishing around 5pm except
on the final day when you will finish around 4pm to take account
of onward travel.
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