Even
with no previous climbing experience, by the end of
the week you should have climbed grade 3 or 4 waterfall
ice, and a famous Alpine PD / AD route in full winter
conditions. This
course is suitable both for Alpine novices and for those
who want to learn waterfall ice climbing (such as those
who have attended a Scottish introductory or a summer
Alpine introductory course). The itinerary is flexible
at the end of the week.
Sun
Travel
to Chamonix, course briefing
Mon
Winter
skills day and acclimatisation
Tue
Alpine
start to ascend a summit
Wed
Glacier
day and ice climbing day
Thu
Altitude
mountaineering route day
Fri
Multi-pitch
waterfall ice climbs
Sat
Breakfast,
check out and depart
For
the full itinerary of this course on the
main website, please click
here.
Course Dates Winter Alpine Intro
No Dates Available
Course
spaces
The numbers in brackets next to each course date
indicate the remaining spaces. Please contact us
of you require more spaces, as often we can release
extra places, subject to availability.
5
full days mountain guiding
7 days holiday in total, Sunday-Saturday
Standard
Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain Guide
/ UIMLA Leader, for five days, 2) Chamonix course hosts
for logistics & briefings, 3) Six nights self-catered accommodation in Chamonix (inc. beddings & towels),
4) Pre course information booklet, 5) Equipment discount
voucher for UK shops, 6) Free 36 page technical Course
Instruction Booklet, 7) Road transport in Chamonix valley,
8) Evening technical instruction sessions.
Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Cable Cars (approx
£100), 3) Extra equipment hire, 4) Personal laundry,
telephone calls, lunches, evening meals, & any purchases
in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants, 5) Road transport
outside Chamonix valley, 6) Sunday pre-dinner drinks
& Friday celebratory meal & drinks, 7) Activities
insurance, & excess baggage charges.
Notes:
Included in the course price are the loan of the following
hire equipment (as required) during the week; avalanche
transceiver, snow shovel, probe. Group sizes 3 people (max / min).
