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Person Winter Week 2011
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FEEDBACK:
"My partner and I were looking for a Guide for
a week of ice and routes, and we found this
course excellent, as we climbed loads in the day, and learnt
loads more each evening. This format
is so much more than a private Guide can ever provide"
Linda E, Yeovil, 2005
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Overview |
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For
couples or friends looking to book together, this is a
week of 1:2 Guiding tailored to you. It includes an upgrade
to a private flat for the two of you (worth an extra c.£150pp,
see accommodation
page for details). |
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To
suit all levels, from a pure novice climber to experienced
mountaineers, you can make the course have more of a mountaineering
focus, a skills focus, or a more waterfall ice climbing
focus, as you prefer. |
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In
the evenings you join the other clients for our evening
theory sessions, where you are taught background theory
so that the daylight hours are optimised for your climbing
time. |
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Apart
from Chamonix valley you have the option to climb in Switzerland
or Italy if the conditions are better. All the climbing
is set within some of the most magnificent and famous
mountain scenery of the Alps. |
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This
course is ONLY available for two people looking to book
on the same dates at the same time. If
you are travelling alone, consider either the Waterfall
Ice & Gullies course or the Winter 1:1. |
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After
the first day of glacier travel or ice climbs on the Monday,
you sit down with the guide and Chamonix team to work
out a plan for the rest of the week to take account of
conditions, ambitions, and skills. |
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For those not requiring accommodation, price can be reduced
by £100 per person (course accommodation not available
Christmas week, New Year week or the middle two weeks
of February). |
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Dates:
Available on demand throughout the winter from the middle
of December to the middle of April. |
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The
course at a glance... |
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Week long course, run during winter. Price £999pp,
includes accommodation. |
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No climbing experience necessary, more advanced routes
for the more experienced |
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Top tip... this week could be extended with an Intro
Ski Tour Weekend
for only £199! |
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You could also consider week long... Waterfall
Ice & Gullies
or
Off
Piste Clinic |
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Brief
Course Itinerary |
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Travel
to Chamonix to arrive for the 17:00 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. |
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Day
1 of 5 of 1:2 guiding. Choose either winter mountaineering
(day of glacier travel) or valley ice climbing for the
day. The grade of the route chosen is dependant on your
previous experience. Night in Chamonix. |
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Day
2 of 5 of 1:2 guiding. After
climbing with you the day before, the guide will suggest
some routes for the week. These could vary from multi-pitch
ice climbs to mountaineering routes. Night in Chamonix. |
| Wed |
Day
3 of 5 of 1:2 guiding. If you opt for altitude routes,
and the weather & conditions are good, this mid week
period is ideal as you are acclimatised from the previous
two days of climbing. Night
in Chamonix. |
| Thu |
Day
4 of 5 of 1:2 guiding. By
now you will have developed significantly, and can tackle
some harder climbs, whether they are more technical ice
routes, or more altitude mountaineering. Night in Chamonix. |
| Fri |
Day
5 of 5 of 1:2 guiding. Today
either push your grade or try some leading. Alpine mountaineering,
ice climbing, or mixed, the choice is all yours! Night
in Chamonix. |
| Sat |
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
Photo Gallery
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| Course
Prices |
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Standard
course
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5
days guiding, 7 days holiday in total |
£999 |
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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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£1098 |
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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) Pre course information booklet, 4) Equipment discount voucher
for UK shops, 5) Six nights B&B accommodation in Chamonix
in private flat for the two of you (inc. bedding & towels),
6) Free 36 page technical Course Instruction Booklet, 7) Road
transport in Chamonix valley, 8) Chamonix office support and
evening instruction. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Cable Cars (approx £30),
3) Transport / tunnel ticket outside Chamonix valley 4) Equipment
hire, 4) Personal laundry, telephone calls, lunches, evening
meals, & any purchases in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants,
6) Activities insurance, & excess baggage charges. |
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| Notes:
The
loan of all avalanche safety kit is included (avalanche tranceiver,
avalanche probe and shovel). |
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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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Avalanche
Skills Day
£49
(throughout the season) |
To
learn avalanche prediction, reutschblocks and use of avalanche
tranceivers. Course is available on any day during the
week (includes ARVA),
details. |
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