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Autonomy Techniques 2010
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FEEDBACK:
"I was so glad to find a course that catered
for someone with previous experience,
who wanted to find our what I didnt know, in order
to climb in the future without a Guide.
You provided just that, and I really enjoyed the
course" Patrick T, Bristol, 2003
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Client
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If
you have previous climbing or crampon experience,
and want a fast track course that is designed
to make you more autonomous in the Alps, this
is the course for you. You cover all the technical
syllabus of the Introduction course in greater
detail, with greater focus on route finding
and equipment selection. |
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On
this course there is a real focus on climbing
in some of the most stunning areas of the
Mont Blanc massif, as well as learning skills
that will be useful in your climbing after
the course. The course culminates in the ascent
of a quiet and remote summit, such as the
traverse of the Domes du Miages. |
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technical content will be tailored to build
on your current experience, with an emphasis
on glacier travel and crevasse rescue on both
dry and wet glaciers. The course also covers
a whole host of ropework and Alpine safety
issues such as avalanche awareness, belays
and anchors, crampon and ice axe techniques. |
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I
just wanted to thank you for organising
a
great course last week, and for all
your help before and after it. We
both loved it - Gilles was a fantastic
guide, and I learnt far more in 5
days than I was expecting. Hoping
to be back in Chamonix sometime next
year for
another trip!
Ann
& Rachel , Autonomy 2009
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On
the first morning of our Alpine Autonomy
course we had to be taught how to
put our crampons on. The day after
the course finished, we felt confident
enough to take on and complete an
unguided climb. Absolutely delighted.
It did exactly what it said on the
tin.
Will
& Tom, Autonomy
2009
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This
course is set at just above the level of the Introduction
course (summer or winter), so if you have a bit
too much experience (such as previous rock climbing
experience) this course is for you. The vast majority
of the routes ascended are of the Alpine PD grade
(roughly equivalent to Scottish Grade II/III). |
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Dates: 6
- 12 June 2010, 20
- 26 June 2010, 4
- 10 July 2010, 25
- 31 July 2010, 8
- 14 August 2010, 22
- 28 August 2010,
5 - 11 September 2010.
For current availability on this course click
here. |
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The
course at a glance... |
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Week long course, run during summer. Price £899pp,
includes accommodation. |
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The focus of the week is to make you autonomous
in the Alps on different climbs. |
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Top tip... consider this course instead of the Intro
as the guide ratio is mainly 1:3. |
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You could also consider week long... Tech
Ice & Classics
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Mont
Blanc Summit. |
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Course
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Brief
Course Itinerary |
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Travel
to Chamonix to arrive for the 18:00 check-in followed
by and course safety and itinerary briefings. There
is time for kit checks or rental of equipment. Briefings
are over by 20:00 and the Chamonix hosts accompany
the group to
pre-dinner drinks to answer any queries.
Night in Chamonix. |
| Mon |
Day
on the Mer de Glace glacier at around 2000m, with
the day spent vertical ice climbing, creating anchors,
placing ice screws & learning glacier travel
skills. Guiding ratio 1:6 (max). Night in Chamonix. |
| Tue |
Alpine
ridge route, such as the Traverse of Aiguille du
Crochues, to focus on ropework, moving together,
anchors, and the assessment of objective dangers.
Guiding ratio 1:3 (max). Night in Chamonix. |
| Wed |
Today
you really progress your altitude snowskills with
an ascent of another peak, such as the Petite Aiguille
Verte, and all skills previously learnt will be
tested. Guiding ratio 1:3 (max). Night in Chamonix. |
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From
Contamines you ascend to the Conscrits hut beneath
the Domes du Miages, where you spend the night before
the Alpine start the next morning.
Guiding ratio 1:3 (max). Night in mountain hut (half
board). |
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Ascend
the glacier to reach the Col des Domes, then traverse
the magnificant ridge over the five summits to the
Col du Berangere. Descend to hut then the valley.
Guiding ratio 1:3 (max). Night in Chamonix. |
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Breakfast,
then course debrief, with feedback and questions
and answers session. Depart for home. |
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| ITINERARY
NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries. Mountain
adventures are weather and conditions dependant,
so occasionaly we are forced to alter the plans.
If this is the case, suitable alternatives are offered.
Please use this outline itinerary as a guide to
the types of route / activity that you will attempt. |
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Course
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Prices |
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Standard
course
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5
days guiding, 7 days holiday in total |
£899 |
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Premium
course
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7
days guiding, 8 days holiday in total
(Standard course plus Acclimatisation
weekend)
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£998 |
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Secure
online booking system |
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Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain Guide
for five days, 2) Chamonix course hosts for logistics
& briefings, 3) B&B accommodation in Chamonix
(inc. beddings & towels), 4) One night half board
in mountain hut (inc. costs for guides), 5) Pre course
information booklet, 6) Equipment discount voucher for
UK shops, 7) Free 36 page technical Course Instruction
Booklet, 8) Road transport in Chamonix valley, 9) Evening
technical instruction. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Equipment hire, 3)
Cable cars & uplift, 4) Personal laundry, telephone
calls, lunches, evening meals in valley, & any purchases
in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants, 5) Activities
insurance, & excess baggage charges. |
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| Upgrade
options |
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Acclimatisation
Weekend
£99
(throughout the season) |
To
get the most out your course, acclimatisation is
essential so that you minimise the chances of AMS
(altitude sickness) later on during your course,
details. |
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Half
Board Upgrade
£99
(throughout the season) |
For
every night that you are in town, you eat in a different
restaurant in the centre of Chamonix. Always three
courses, to power you for the next day. |
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Private
Room Upgrade
£120
(7-27 June & 6-26 Sept)
£150 (28 June - 5 Sept) |
The
course accommodation is usually in rooms of two
sharing. Two people booking / sending forms together
are guaranteed a room of two sharing. This upgrade
guarantees you a private room on
your own for your course. |
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