Alan Kimber - West Coast Mountain Guides Winter climbing courses


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Winter climbing intermediate to advanced level

These courses are aimed at people with previous experience of winter climbing. The essential skills will often be condensed into a short revision session before progressing to more advanced techniques. So long as conditions are suitable the aim is to climb high standard routes all week and give those attending a chance to lead if they wish. This is usually only possible if two people are attending the course.

People attending this week should have previous winter climbing experience. Routes attempted will be within the grades of III/V , if weather and snow/ice conditions allow. In the event of very poor or dangerous conditions alternative routes at a lower grade will be offered. It may be necessary to travel to other areas to make the most of conditions throughout Scotland. Cash refunds will be made on a daily basis (£50.00 on instruction only) in the event of a total washout!!

Ratio:

  • 1 to 1 or 2. Individuals or groups are welcome. No minimum numbers.

Cost:

  • The Curtain£500 per person instruction only
  • £84.00 self cater (6 nights)
  • £150.00 B&B (6 nights)
  • £290.00 Hotel (6 nights)

 

Dates - 2008:

  • Feb 3/7th...10/14th….17/21st…Feb 24/28th
  • March 2/6th...9/13th...16/20th....23/27th
  • March 30th to April 3rd
  • Easter 4-Day course £680.00 instruction only (1:1) £360.00 (1:2). March 21/24th

Courses meet on Sunday mornings unless otherwise advised. Courses depart on Friday morning.

Intermediate to advanced, route examples:

  • Beinn Udlaidh - Cut-throatDeep-cut Chimney (III/IV) Glen Coe
  • Crowberry Gully (III/IV) Glen Coe
  • Green Gully (IV,4) Ben Nevis
  • The Curtain (IV,5) Ben Nevis
  • Vanishing Gully (V,5) Ben Nevis
  • Point Five Gully (V,5) Ben Nevis
  • Orion Face (V,5) Ben Nevis
  • The Pumpkin (V,4) Creag Meagaidh

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