Intro:
New for this coming winter (Jan/Feb/Mar ‘06) are a series
of Winter Mountaineering courses for all abilities. Whether you are
a complete novice, wanting to be introduced to the basic techniques
required to operate in the Scottish Mountains safely, or you are an
experienced winter mountaineer wanting specific instruction, Darren
can tailor the course specific to your needs. As a fully qualified
Mountaineering Instructor holding the much accredited Mountaineering
Instructors Certificate (MIC), Darren has a breadth of experience
in the winter environment.
Aims:
Well aware that the Scottish Mountains can be a demanding environment
to operate in, Darren’s aim for his clients are to promote an understanding
and awareness of the winter environment. Only direct contact with and
travel through the environment will lead to the knowledge required to
operate safely.
Area:
The
rolling hills around the Glenshee area (Southern Cairngorms Range),
offer a huge amount of variety for the winter mountaineer, whether
it’s day walks around Glas Maol or Snow and Ice climbing at
Lochnagar it has everything. Gulabin Lodge your base for any course,
is surrounded by many Munro’s, ‘walk from the door’
as no transport is required for many of the days, a bonus if we
are snowed in!
Equipment:
All
specialist equipment can be provided if required. Call Darren for further
details.
Fitness:
All
participants should have a good level of fitness. Days in the winter
can be long in duration and sometimes very arduous. If you are unsure
of the level required call Darren to discuss further.
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Courses:
(All courses are generally 1 or 2 days in duration)
Introduction to Winter Mountaineering:
(Instructor/Client ratio 1:6)
A winter skills day/course to include, use of Ice axe, crampons,
navigation techniques and avalanche awareness.
Cost: £50pp per day.
Winter
Navigation: (Instructor/Client ratio 1:6)
Specific winter navigation day/course for the beginner or experienced.
Discover the finer navigation techniques required for the winter.
Cost: £50pp per day.
Snow and Ice Climbing: (Instructor/Client ratio 1:2)
A basic climbing skills course designed to introduce clients to the
Scottish Graded gullies and buttresses. Also, a more technical related
type course is available to build on the basic skills previously gained.
Cost: £100pp per day
Winter
Skills 2 day expedition: (Instructor/Client ratio 1:6)
A 2 day course covering all of the winter techniques with a night in
a snow hole (conditions dependent).
Cost: £180pp
Any
of the above can be combined for a longer period; please call Darren
for further information.
If you would like to have a course run in an alternative area to
Glenshee do call Darren for your specific requirements.
On the way to Glas Maol above.
Ben Gulabin below |
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