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On the Forcan Ridge of The
Saddle in alpine-conditions: New Year 2010
Courses
are based in the magnificent North-West Highlands
(including Torridon, Applecross, Kintail, An Teallach
and Skye) but we can travel to Ben
Nevis or the Cairngorms to get the best
variety of climbs and conditions
View
our SCOTTISH
WINTER PHOTO GALLERY
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Our 5 day and Weekend courses
will guide and instruct you in essential winter mountaineering
skills and technical snow/ice or mixedclimbing.
We promise unforgettable adventures at grips with the
winter peaks plus home-cooking and luxurious relaxation in our new course base Coulags Lodge.
Scotland's
winter mountains offer a unique beauty and challenge
to hillwalkers and climbers. Under snow and ice and
the blast of storms all of our hills become serious
mountains in the winter season. Scotland is the ideal
arena to learn Mountaineering, and the skills
and experiences acquired with us will prepare you to
climb in the Alps and Greater Ranges of the world.
FIVE
DAY COURSES
NEW
YEAR SPECIAL
WEEKEND
COURSES/PRIVATE GUIDING
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FIVE
DAY WINTER COURSES: JAN 21 - MAR 15 2012
Winter
Mountaineer-
Max Group Ratio 4:1
Price:
£590
Who
is the Course For? All keen hillwalkers and scramblers
who want to learn the skills of winter mountaineering. Previous roped
climbing experience is helpful but not essential. Good fitness and
enjoyment of exposed ridges is needed
What
Skills are Covered?
- basic
snowcraft, ice axe arrest, cramponning, short ice climbing pitches,
simple ropework and belaying
- grade
I/II gullies and classic ridge traverses such as Liathach, Forcan
Ridge of The Saddle or An Teallach
- winter
mountain navigation and routeplanning
- winter
weather and avalanche hazard assessment
- an
overnight expedition - snowholing on The Saddle or camping
on An Teallach or bothying in Glen Affric according to conditions
2012
DATES: courses meet
Sat evening and depart Fri am
21-26
Jan, 28 Jan - 2 Feb, 4-9 Feb, 11-16 Feb, 18-23 Feb, 25 Feb
- 1 Mar, 3-8 Mar, 10-15 Mar
Introductory
Winter Climber-
Max Group Ratio 3:1
Price: £680
Who
is it for? Those wanting a full week of winter climbing
at grades I to IV; some previous rock climbing or winter walking experience
is advised.What instruction is given?-
personal snow and ice skills
- belaying methods, multi-pitch climbing, protection gear
- ice and mixed climbing techniques at grade III standard- clients
can have the opportunity to develop leading skills on grade I and
II routes
Where
do we climb? The great corries of Liathach and Beinn Bhan
in Torridon, ridge traverses on the Cuillin of Skye, mixed climbs
in Glen Shiel; Beinn Dearg and the Fannichs and the magnificent gully
climbs of An Teallach are all possible venues plus Aonach Mor and
Ben Nevis in Lochaber.
2012
DATES: courses meet
Sat evening and depart Fri am
21-26
Jan, 28 Jan - 2 Feb, 4-9 Feb, 11-16 Feb, 18-23 Feb, 25 Feb
- 1 Mar, 3-8 Mar, 10-15 Mar
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Winter
traverse of Clach Glas-Blaven looking towards the
Cuillin Ridge |
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Climbing
Resurrection (III) in the Fannaich range,
one of most popular Technical Climber course routes
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Technical
Winter Climber
- Group Ratio 2:1 Price:
£820
Experience
required? Those with previous winter climbing experience
or pairs who want the extra personal attention of a 2:1 ratio.What
skills are covered? All of Intro Winter syllabus plus-
client leading under guide's supervision
- routes of grade IV, V, and VI plus pioneering of new winter climbs
- teaching of advanced techniques of ice and rock protection, torquing,
and dry tooling
Where
do we climb? All venues in Torridon and Skye eg. Corries
of Beinn Bhan (March Hare's and Mad Hatter's Gully, Silver Tear),
Beinn Eighe Triple Buttresses, North Face Liathach (Poacher's Fall),
Beinn Dearg (Emerald and Penguin Gully), Pinnacle Ridge of Sgurr nan
Gillean; Aonach Mor; Ben Nevis for ice climbing classics
2012
DATES: courses meet
Sat evening and depart Fri am
21-26
Jan, 28 Jan - 2 Feb, 4-9 Feb, 11-16 Feb, 18-23 Feb, 25 Feb
- 1 Mar, 3-8 Mar, 10-15 Mar
Sunset
from summit of Ben Nevis January 2008
NEW
YEAR 4 DAY WINTER COURSES: 29 Dec-2 Jan 2011/12
Four
days of great mountaineering and a relaxing New Year break
in the North-West Highlands;
based in a two cosy and luxurious cottages in Strathcarron - An Teallach and The Old Post Office with superb full-board home-cooking included.
Guided personally by Martin Moran
with his expert instructional team; plus home cooking and
house hospitality.
Arrive
on evening of Thurs Dec 29th and depart on morning of
Tues Jan 3rd. Later departure up to Jan 5th
is available if you want to enjoy a extra day or two on your own
after the course or if your travel bookings are for the 4th or 5th.
Climbing Venues:
a superb choice of mountains, with a different venue
guaranteed on each day of the holiday:-
Torridon (45min), Applecross (25min), Kintail and Glen Shiel
peaks (50mins), the Achnashellach and Glencarron hills (20min),
The Cuillin of Skye (1hr), the ski gondola on Aonach Mor (1hr
30min), Northern Corries of Cairngorm (1hr 50min). We will
take advantage of this superb choice to ensure that you get
the best possible conditions and weather.
NEW YEAR MOUNTAINEER: (4:1 max ratio) Learn and apply your
winter skills:-
- Instruction of all essential snow-craft skills on the Glen
Shiel hills - Grade I/II snow/ice gully ascent
- Ridge traverses (eg Forcan Ridge of The Saddle, Beinn Eighe
or Liathach) involving grade I and II scrambling and mixed
winter terrain.
- Skills training: lead grade I pitches under guide's supervision
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Ropework/Abseiling plus a Winter Navigation exercise
Price: £640
NEW YEAR CLIMBER: (2:1 max ratio) For climbers who want to develop their skills from grade II upwards. Price: £780
Plus evening slideshow/seminar: Winter Mountain Skills,
including Avalanche Hazard, Equipment and Mountain Weather;
2011 highlights from Moran Mountain, incl the Cuillin Ridge,
Alps, Himalayas and Norwegian Ice Climbs
and New Year's Eve celebration and musical entertainment at Strathcarron Hotel
Prices incl of 5 nights Bed, self-serve Breakfast,
Packed lunch, 3 course Evening meal, 4 days Guided Mountaineering. Accommodation; Main accommodation is in An Teallach cottage by Strathcarron station (accommodating up to 6 in twin and double bedrooms) ; the second cottrage is just 30 metres away The Old Post Office (accommodating 4 in twin and double rooms). All evening meals are taken in the larger dining room of An Teallach. Extra nights B&B/self-catering accommodation available
if staying extra nights on Jan 3rd and 4th for £35 per
person.
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WINTER
WEEKEND SKILLS COURSES AND PRIVATE GUIDING:
For
groups/friends/couples; 2 to 4 persons; larger parties
by arrangement. Drive up from central Scotland or Northern England
or fly up from London Gatwick, Luton or Bristol to taste the
thrill and learn the skills of Winter hillwalking, mountaineering
and climbing. Arrive Friday night, climb Sat and Sun and depart
Sun evening or Monday morning
2012
Dates: 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 Jan; 4-5 February, 3-4, 10-11,
17-18, 24-25 Mar - other dates by special arrangement
Prices
for Winter
Skills Weekends:
Incl. 2
days guiding and 2 nights full-board accommodation:-
4
persons : £240
each; 3 persons: £280
each; 2 persons: £340 each
PRIVATE
WINTER GUIDING
:
All standards from Winter Hillwalking to Technical
Climbing; tuition, and classic ascents in Torridon, Skye,
Cairngorms, Ben Nevis
Prices
from £180 to £250 per day; according
to itinerary and group size
ACCOMMODATION at COULAGS LODGE: available during main course periods with private guiding: £55 per person per night, twin sharing, full-board incl packed lunch; £65 per night with single room
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