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PHOTOS:
Ice climbing and Alpine gullies on the Winter 1:1 course.
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FEEDBACK:
"When you guys say that you will push us to
our limits you really dont hold back.
To climb such huge routes in winter conditions is an amazing
experience, and thank
you so much for fulfilling my ambitions and more" John
A, London, 2006
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Overview |
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This
advanced course is among the top level courses that we
offer, with only your skills and abilities limiting the
grade of the climbing routes being attempted. Recent courses
have ascended famous routes such as Modica Noury on Mont
Blanc du Tacul (TD), Goulotte Cosmiques, and Repentance
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itineraries are not fixed, and are flexible to take advantage
of your progression, the best conditions, your skill and
ambitions. You can choose the elements that interest you
best to create your dream itinerary.
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You
should have a good level of previous mountaineering experience
such as Alpine Grade D, or Scottish Grade IV+ ice climbing.
An ability to ski or ski tour is an advantage, but not
essential. |
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Please
note that for highly technical ascents, such as winter
ascents of the Aiguille Verte, Grandes Jorasses, and also
some of the major difficult routes such as Supercouloir
or Omega, these routes cost a lot more to guide so are
outside the scope of this course. We are happy to quote
individually for this level of routes. If you would like
a week of 1:1 waterfall ice climbing, look at the Ultimate
Ice course. |
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The
course at a glance... |
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Week long ice course, run during winter. Price £1999pp,
includes accommodation. |
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A good level of mountaineering experience necessary. Avalanche
safety kit is included. |
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Top tip... for beginners to ice climbing, look at the
Winter
Intro Ice & Alpine
at £699. |
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You could also consider week long... Val
de Cogne /La Grave or
Waterfall
Ice/ Gullies |
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Course
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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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This
is your first of five days of 1:1 guiding, and it is usually
used to acclimatise you, and to give the guide a good
idea of your climbing level on ice / rock / mixed. Night
spent in Chamonix. |
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Normally
a technical day route, at altitude such as the Goulotte
Cosmique, or on high grade valley ice (grade V to VI+).
You can choose what type of route to attempt. Night in
Chamonix. |
| Wed |
The
next two days are often spent on a mini expedition / major
route / different region, to allow you to attempt the
principal objectives of the week. Night in Chamonix or
in an Alpine bivouac on the mountain. |
| Thu |
Second
day of the two day trip, to gain the summit and complete
the route. Night in Chamonix. |
| Fri |
This
final day of guiding is a flexible day for weather or
to complete your route, or to try a shorter more technical
route, or for something different like a day of ski touring
or off piste. 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
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| Course
Prices |
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Standard
course
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5
days guiding, 7 days holiday in total |
£1999 |
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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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£2098 |
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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
(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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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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