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Scottish Winter Snow and Ice Climbing Courses

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 £625   3 day £280
or £610 / £270 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 £675  3 day £290
or £660 / £280 each for two people booking together

Additional accommodation nights can be booked on request.

MIDWEEK COURSES (6 days)
(5 days Climbing)

CLIMBING

Intro / Improvers

Sun 04 Jan 09 - Fri 09 Jan 09
£625 / £675
Sun 11 Jan 09 - Fri 16 Jan 09
£625 / £675
Sun 18 Jan 09 - Fri 23 Jan 09
£625 / £675
Sun 25 Jan 09 - Fri 30 Jan 09
£625 /£675
Sun 01 Feb 09 - Fri 06 Feb 09
£625 / £675
Sun 08 Feb 09 - Fri 13 Feb 09
£625 / £675
Sun 15 Feb 09 - Fri 20 Feb 09
£625 / £675
Sun 22 Feb 09 - Fri 27 Feb 09
£625 / £675
Sun 01 Mar 09 - Fri 06 Mar 09
£625 / £675
Sun 08 Mar 09 - Fri 13 Mar 09
£625 / £675
Sun 15 Mar 09 - Fri 20 Mar 09
£625 / £675
Sun 22 Mar 09 - Fri 27 Mar 09
£625 / £675
or £610 / £660 each for two people booking together

WEEKEND COURSES (3 days)
(2 days climbing)

CLIMBING

Intro / Improvers

Fri 09 Jan 09 - Sun 11 Jan 09
£280 / £290
Fri 16 Jan 09 - Sun 18 Jan 09
£280 / £290
Fri 23 Jan 09 - Sun 25 Jan 09
£280 / £290
Fri 30 Jan 09 - Sun 01 Feb 09
£280 / £290
Fri 06 Feb 09 - Sun 08 Feb 09
£280 / £290
Fri 13 Feb 09 - Sun 15 Feb 09
£280 / £290
Fri 20 Feb 09 - Sun 22 Feb 09
£280 / £290
Fri 27 Feb 09 - Sun 01 Mar 09
£280 / £290
Fri 06 Mar 09 - Sun 08 Mar 09
£280 / £290
Fri 13 Mar 09 - Sun 15 Mar 09
£280 / £290
Fri 20 Mar 09 - Sun 22 Mar 09
£280 / £290
Fri 27 Mar 09 - Sun 29 Mar 09
£280 / £290
or £270 / £280 each for two people booking together

 

Aonach Mor, Scotland - January 2007

photo: Rocio Siemens

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  
3 Day £16
6 Day £22

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