Ultimate
Ice 1:1 Course 2024
Week of IFMGA guiding tailored to you | Usually Chamonix based  |
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This
course is for those who have reached a ceiling
of their ice climbing, and want to be pushed
from Grade IV upwards. You climb up to Grade
V Alpine waterfall ice, during the week. |
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Recent
courses have climbed classic ice routes such
as Cold Couloir (Cogne), and Goulotte Cosmiques
(Midi). There are literally hundreds of ice
routes to chose from within an hour of Chamonix. |
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You
should have previous experience of seconding
Grade IV or V to get the most out of this
course. If you have specific plans for harder
routes, such as Repentence (VI), contact us
for a quote. |
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This
course is focused on waterfall ice climbs.
If you would like to attempt some winter altitude
gully climbs, this course can be combined
with the 1:1
advanced course. |
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The
outline itinerary below is designed to provide
you with a flavour of the course, and the
style in which is is operated. As the course
is run 1:1 with a Guide, if you have some
ideas of what you would like to achieve,
or would like any advice, please contact
us so that we can discuss and suggest options
for you. |
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On
demand: if
no scheduled course dates are showing in the
column on the right, we can still operate
a course on demand for just one person booking,
on any dates that suit from January through
until the end of April, arriving Sunday and
departing Saturday. |
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Dates: these
are listed in the column on the right, and
they show the live availability from our secure
online booking system. When you book online,
you receive immediate confirmation, your Alpine
Information Booklet, course specific kit list
and invoice. |
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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. |
Mon
to
Fri |
Five
days of 1:1 guiding, with each night returning to
comfortable Chamonix centre accommodation. The first
day usually gives your talented IFMGA ice climbing
Guide an idea of your level, and some inspiration
for routes for the week. Your routes during the
week will include multi-pitch technical waterfall
ice, usually high grade valley ice (to grade V).
You can also try leading some pitches of the technical
routes, or some dry tooling or mixed routes. Dependent
on conditions and your aspirations, you and the
Guide will choose which routes to attempt to keep
you challenged throughout the week. |
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Breakfast
then the accommodation check out is by 10:00. Most
arrange their transfers for around this time for
a flight from Geneva about midday. |
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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
Prices |
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| Standard
course |
5 full days IFMGA guiding, 1:1 max ratio
Guided days are Monday-Frday |
£2399 |
| Live
availability |
Click
on the planner logo to the right to
see the real time live course availability
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| How to book |
Secure
payments, bonded tour operator
Details of how to book, click
here |
Book
online |
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| Standard Course
Inclusions |
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1) Hand picked IFMGA Mountain Guide
for five days (1:1 ratio max) |
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2) Chamonix concierge service for logistics, advice and support |
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3) Road transport
in Chamonix valley to and from the climbing venues each day |
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4) Pre course information dossier, with training plans and kit lists |
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5) Briefing the first evening, with latest updates and weather reports |
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6) Equipment discount voucher for our Windermere shop / online |
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7) Preferential
rates on technical equipment hire in Chamonix |
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8) Free 36 page
technical Course Instruction Booklet |
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9) Optional evening instruction sessions as per detailed
itinerary |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Equipment
hire, 3) Personal laundry, telephone calls,
lunches, evening meals in valley, & any
purchases in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants,
4) Cable cars and uplift for you and your
guide (cable cars for guide included in Chamonix),
5) Transport / tunnel ticket outside the Chamonix
valley, 6) Any night(s) half board in mountain
hut (inc. costs for guides), 7) Sunday pre-dinner
drinks & Friday celebratory meal &
drinks, 8) Activities insurance, & excess
baggage charges, 9) Chamonix accommodation, but we offer an upgrade of £200pp for twin room only accommodation In Chamonix, subject to availability. |
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| Location
data for this trip |
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trips are based in the Chamonix valley in the French Alps,
at the foot of Mont Blanc. It is easily accessed via a
90 minute transfer from Geneva airport. |
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Time
Difference
GMT +1hr |
Local
Currency
€ Euros |
Travel
from UK
1hr flight |
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| Suggested
reading and kit |
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View
full course equipment list,
with examples of kit, click
here |
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| Any further questions? |
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A key part
of choosing a company is being able to come and talk about
your plans with an experienced course advisor face to
face. In an increasingly virtual world, we know our clients
value speaking to real people, getting open and honest
advice. The vast majority of our clients are British,
and our office and outdoor store is based in Windermere
in the English Lake District.
 
Get in
contact to arrange a meeting, and come in for a coffee
to discuss your course in person with a trip advisor.
Many people opt for this service, and it is an integral
part of what we offer, as we are keen to ensure that you
are prepared as possible, and that you select a course
that is suitable for you. It makes it easier and more
enjoyable for you and us, if you are on the right trip. |
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