Pre Expedition Weekend Meets
Our programme of weekend training meets is unique to Adventure Peaks as we invite all clients from all expeditions to each month’s meet, not just one specified weekend for a particular expedition. These weekends provide you with the opportunity to meet us and some of your fellow expedition/course members, as well as others from other expeditions/courses. They will allow you the opportunity to ask questions, gather information, see photos/slides and check your equipment needs, as well as having a good day on the hills.
We hold the weekends in Scotland during January, February and March to allow winter walking and climbing. For the rest of the year they are held in the Lake District. (A full list of dates & venues will be sent on booking).
Whilst the meets are optional we feel you would greatly benefit from attending at least one, but you are welcome to attend as many as you like and you can bring a partner or friend. Come for the weekend and meet us on Saturday morning at 9am or even just on Sunday as day-trippers! Booking is essential.
A full list of dates are sent out with your joining pack
Format for the Weekends (Scotland: January - March, Lake District: May - November)
Saturday
09.00 - 16.30 Mountain Day: informal discussions about expeditions and treks as we walk
16.30 - 18.00 Free
18.00 - Meet for dinner at local restaurant or pub and informal talks about altitude, equipment and trips in general
Sunday
09.00 – 3.00 Mountain Day and/or equipment shopping
Partners, friends & past expedition members:
We are happy for you to bring a friend to the weekend meets but please ensure they are adequately equipped and are sufficiently experienced to participate safely. The cost for clients (excluding accommodation) is £10 per weekend, non-clients £25. Past expedition members can continue to attend the weekend meets provided a booking is made in advance. Christmas Ceilidh weekend - no charge. Here's what one of our past clients said:
"What a great weekend.
Well I got back to work today feeling full of zest after a fantastic weekend, so I thought I'd just send a quick e-mail to thank you all.
Stu, Adam and Helen, it was great to meet you all get out on the hills for some light hearted banter and a good walk. Even if the weather was a bit wet !!! The weekend worked for me personally because I arrived with certain bit of information that I hoped to gain and I got the answers to all my questions and more.
All in all a very useful weekend.
Again many thanks and I hope to see you all again next time."
Wilf,
Please meet at the designated place ready to leave promptly at 9.00am.
We will try to display an “Adventure Peaks” sign to locate us, to which we will attach messages regarding where we should be during the course of the weekend.
Please make your own arrangements for accommodation – some choices listed below
Date: May 13th – 15th 2011 Meet on Sat. 9 am @ Rydal Hall Campsite Cafe 015394 32050
Accommodation suggestions:
Rydal Hall Campsite 01539 432050
Glen Rothay Hotel Rydal 015394 34500
Various B&B’s in Ambleside contact Tourist Information 015394 32582 www.amblesideonline.co.uk
Date: June 17th – 19th 2011 Meet on Sat. 9am @ Syke Farm Campsite Cafe, Buttermere 01768 770222
Accommodation suggestions:
Syke Farm Campsite 01768 770222
Fish Hotel 017687 70253 www.fish-hotel.co.uk
Dalesgarth Guest House 017687 70233
Date: July 8th – 10th 2011 Meet on Sat. @ Kings Head Inn, Thirlmere 01768 772393
Accommodation suggestions:
B&B @ Stybeck Farm, Thirlmere, 01768 773232
Camping @ Thirlspot Farm, Thirlmere 01768 772551 (next to Kings Head Inn,)
Bunkhouse @ Stybeck Farm 017687 73232
Date: Sept 9th – 11th 2011 Meet on Sat. @ Rydal Hall Campsite 015394 32050
Accommodation suggestions:
Rydal Hall Campsite 01539 432050
Glen Rothay Hotel Rydal 01539 434500
Various B&B’s in Ambleside contact Tourist Information 015394 32582 www.amblesideonline.co.uk
Date: Oct 14th - 16th 2011 Meet on Sat. @ Brotherswater Inn near Ullswater 01768 482239
Accommodation suggestions:
Sykeside Camping Park
Brotherswater Inn
Date: Nov 25th to 27th 2011 Christmas Ceilidh Weekend @ Briery Wood Hotel (book via Adventure Peaks)
Meet @ Sat. 9am in the Briery Wood Hotel car park
Approx £45 per person for Saturday eve. Christmas Meal and Ceilidh (Accom. extra - approx. £30pppn)
Accommodation suggestions for those not wanting to attend the Christmas Meal & Ceilidh:
Various B&B’s in Ambleside contact Tourist Information 01539 432582 www.amblesideonline.co.uk
Ambleside Youth Hostel 0845 371 9620
Backpackers Hostel, Ambleside 01539 432340
Based at the Onich Hotel www.onich-fortwilliam.co.uk Please book at least one month in advance for the Scottish meets to enable us to secure the accommodation as places are limited and tend to go quickly. Full payment is required at the time of booking (£15 plus accommodation). We would aim to be back at the Hotel by 4pm Sunday to take account of your onward journey. GETTING TO US Airport Pick ups - you should be able to arrange a car share or pick up from Glasgow International airport (Prestwick is much more difficult as it is 30 mins off route). If you wish to take this option flights should be booked arriving at Glasgow around 7.30-8.00pm on Friday and departing after 8.00pm on Sunday. Alternatively you could hire a car from the airport for around £25 per day. Although we cannot guarantee a pick up, it is usually possible. After booking, request an access code to our forum. Equipment
There are often good flight deals into Glasgow Airport with Go-Fly, Ryanair or Easyjet.
See www.skyscanner.net You can then connect by coach with Citylink to a drop off at the hotel; leaves 3pm from Glasgow Airport (approx 2hrs 30min transfer), return leaves Hotel around 11.15 am arriving at the airport for about 2.00pm, So - good for Friday to Monday people.
For the Scottish meets you will require an ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, goggles and usual winter gear/clothing. All of these can be hired from Adventure Peaks for a small charge.
Equipment must be booked prior to the weekend. A more detailed equipment list can be provided on request.
