SCOTTISH
SPRING COURSES
Scotland
Courses - Winter
Courses - Spring Courses
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On
the Coire Lagan section of the Cuillin Ridge traverse
looking back to In Pinn, Sgurr na Banachdich and Sgurr
na Ghreadaidh
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April,
May and June
are the ideal months to be roaming the hills, tackling
the great Cuillin Ridge
and rock climbing
on our magnificent sea and mountain cliffs. The days
are long and the weather is typically dry, clear and
settled. Our Spring courses give the keen scrambler
and rock climber the opportunity to develop skills,
broaden horizons and enjoy some of Britain's finest
mountain challenges. Choose
from our regular five-day courses which give excellent
value and the best chance of success, and a private
tailored package from 1 to 6 days.
Enjoy
the best of the Scottish mountains in Spring and Summer
with our SCOTTISH
SPRING PHOTO GALLERY
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Private/Group
Guiding: Cuillin
Traverse, Skye Munros, Rock Climbing. Weekend or daily
guiding available for groups from April to end-October.
Private Guiding Prices: £170 per day 1:1; £180
1:2; £190 1:3; £210 1:4 ratio.
3
day Cuillin Traverse (one day training, 2 days traverse with
bivouac): £580 on 1:1 ratio, £320 per person on
1:2, £240 per person on 1:3 ratio
We
can arrange B&B or guest house accommodation for our clients
on most weekends and weeks
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FIVE
DAY COURSES IN MAY: £25
discount offered on any Spring 5 day course booked before Dec
31 2008
All-inclusive
with luxury full-board accommodation
Skye Mountaineer
- Max Group Ratio 4:1
What's
Involved? Peak-bagging and roped scrambling on the Cuillin
of Skye - a must for Munro-baggers and keen scramblers
Pre-requirements:
You should
be fit for 7-8hr hill days and ready for walking and scrambling on
rough pathless terrain; good balance and head for heights are essential;
and prior scrambling experience on some of Britain's mainland peaks
is recommended
The
itinerary? - 3 or 4 days on the Cuillin climbing all
the harder Munros, including the Inaccessible Pinnacle, and classic
scrambles such as the Dubh's Ridge - one day's basic instruction in
rock climbing, abseiling and all essential ropework techniques to
tackle the Cuillin safely - An overnight expedition on the mountains
of Skye is often included. Sample
Itinerary
2009
DATES:
May 2-7, May 9-14, May 16-21 with Full board accommodation PRICE:
£520
The Cuillin
Traverse - Max Group Ratio 3:1
The
Challenge? Britain's finest mountaineering
expedition - a complete
crossing of the Cuillin Ridge in a two day expedition with a bivouac
en-route. Our 5 day course gives the best possible chance of getting
the weather and conditions to attempt the Ridge plus some excellent
instruction in rock climbing and scrambling.
Pre-requirements:
You are need to be very fit and in good training; you also
must be a competent scrambler with good balance and head for heights;
you should have some experience of roped rock climbing - indoor or
outdoor)
Is
there any training before the attempt?
Yes; we do a training scramble (Clach Glas-Blaven) and a day's
rock climbing/abseiling in preparation
What
if the weather is bad? We
try to do the best sections of the ridge on separate days
2009
DATES:
May 2-7, May 9-14, May 16-21 with Full board accommodation PRICE:
£590
Adventure
Rock Climbing - Max Group Ratio 3:1
Who
can join? Anyone with basic indoor or outdoor rock climbing
experience who wants to develop personal skills in a week of exciting
rock climbing with thorough instruction at a variety of magnificent
locations across NW Scotland.
What
is taught?
- - Belaying,
protection, anchors and ropework
- - Multi-pitch
climbing, Abseiling routines, Prusiking
- - Client leading
under Guide's supervision.
Which
cliffs will be visited? Select
form the Cioch of Applecross, the Triple Buttress of Beinn Eighe,
the Cioch slabs of Skye and the Diabaig outcrops - we cater for all
standards from VDiff up to HVS and E-grade routes.
2009
DATES:
May 2-7, May 9-14, May 16-21 with Full board accommodation PRICE:
£570
Integrity, Cioch Slabs, Skye (Adventure Rock
Climbing)
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Sea
Stacks Tour
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The Old Man of Stoer
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Climb
Scotland's most famous sea stacks in a 6-day itinerary - The
Old Man of Stoer, Am Buachaille and The Old Man of Hoy. Tidal
access, tyrolean traverses, abseil descents, a wealth of seabird
life and even the occasional swim make for an adventurous
week in the incomparable coastal scenery of Sutherland and
Orkney.
Pre-requirements:
clients must be able to second at VS/HVS standard and swim
20 metres, all specialist rope techniques will be taught during
the week.
Price:
£780 including
Guiding, Transport, Meals, Accommodation.
2009 Dates:
May 30 - June 5
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