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An Teallach
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Scotland's
winter mountains offer a special beauty and a stirring challenge
to both hillwalker and climber. Under conditions of snow and
ice and under the blast of storms all of our hills can become
serious mountains in the winter season. Our 5 day and
weekend courses will guide and instruct you
in the essential technical skills for basic winter
mountaineering and more technical climbing, and promise
unforgettable adventures at grips with the winter peaks. |
FIVE
DAY WINTER COURSES: JAN 26 - MAR 20
Winter
Skills and Munros Max
Group Ratio 6:1
Price:
£440
Who
is the Course For? All hillwalkers who want to learn the
essential winter skills, practise navigation and spend a night out
in the mountains in a snowhole or bivouac. Several Munros will be
climbed in the week. Good hillwalking fitness is needed
What
Skills are Covered?
- essential
snowcraft, use of axe and crampons, ice axe arrest, cramponning
on ice
- Munros
and Ridges such as Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe, The 5 Sisters of
Kintail, The Cluanie Ridge
- winter
mountain navigation and routeplanning
- winter
weather and avalanche hazard assessment
- an
overnight expedition - snow-holing or bivouacking
2008
DATES: courses meet Sat evening
and depart Fri am
26-31
Jan, 9-14 Feb, 23-28 Feb, 8-13 Mar, 15-20 Mar
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Winter
Mountaineer-
Max Group Ratio 4:1
Price:
£490
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 to An Teallach - camping or bothying is often
included
2008
DATES: courses meet Sat evening
and depart Fri am
26-31
Jan, 2-7 Feb, 9-14 Feb, 16-20 Feb, 23-28 Feb, 1-6 Mar, 8-13 Mar, 15-20
Mar
Introductory
Winter Climber-
Max Group Ratio 3:1
Price: £570
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.
2008
DATES: courses meet Sat evening
and depart Fri am
26-31
Jan, 2-7 Feb, 9-14 Feb, 16-20 Feb, 23-28 Feb, 1-6 Mar, 8-13 Mar, 15-20
Mar
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Winter
traverse of Clach Glas-Blaven looking towards the Cuillin Ridge
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Start of
A'chioch Ridge, Beinn Bhan |
Technical
Winter Climber
- Group Ratio 2:1 Price:
£690
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
2008
DATES: courses meet Sat evening
and depart Fri am
26-31
Jan, 2-7 Feb, 9-14 Feb, 16-20 Feb, 23-28 Feb, 1-6 Mar, 8-13 Mar, 15-20
Mar
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WINTER
WEEKEND SKILLS COURSES:
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
2008
Dates: 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Jan; 2-3, 9-10 February, 8-9, 15-16,
22-23 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: £320 each
PRIVATE
WINTER GUIDING (1:1 ratio):
All standards from Winter Hillwalking to Technical Climbing tuition,
and classic ascents in Torridon, Skye, Cairngorms, Ben Nevis
Prices
from £170 per day according
to itinerary
NEW
YEAR 4 DAY SPECIAL: Dec 27-Jan 1 2007/8
Four
days of great mountaineering and a relaxing New Year break
in the North-West Highlands; based at the Lochcarron
Hotel www.lochcarronhotel.com
;guided personally by Martin Moran
with his experienced instructional team. Arrive
on evening of Dec 27th and depart on morning of Jan 1st
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.
Winter
Mountaineer Course (4:1 max ratio) Learn and apply
your winter skills:-
- Instruction of all essential snow-craft skills - - Grade I/II
snow/ice gully ascent
- Ridge traverse eg Forcan Ridge of The Saddle, grade I and
II scrambling and mixed winter terrain.
- Skills training: lead grade I pitches under guide's supervision
-Ropework/Abseiling
plus a Winter Navigation exercise;
Winter Climber Course (3:1 max ratio)
Improve and apply your winter climbing skills:-
- Revision of snow-craft skills - guided grade II/III
ascent of gully or buttress;
- Ropework and belaying techniques for safe multi-pitch
winter climbing
- Skills development day: personal leading on a grade
I, II or III climb - Grade III/IV ice or mixed climb
Plus evening slideshow/seminar: Winter Mountain Skills,
including Avalanche Hazard, Equipment and Mountain Weather;
2007 highlights from Moran Mountaineering, incl the Cuillin
Ridge, Alps and Norwegian Ice Climbs
and New Year's Eve celebration and musical entertainment
at Lochcarron Hotel
Prices:
incl of 5 nights Bed, Continental breakfast,
Packed lunch, Evening meal, 4 days Guided Mountaineering,
all local travel with minibus station collection/drop-off
Winter Mountaineer: £520; Winter Climber: £620
En-suite Hotel accommodation (on twin-sharing or single basis)
Single room supplement: £40; extra night's full-board
accommodation avilable on Jan 1st for £55; £25
discount for early booking before Oct 31st
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