over 50s winter scrambling
The over 50's guided winter scrambling course is a 2 day course designed
for summer and winter walkers who would like to try something a little more
challenging.
As the guided winter scrambling course is designed for the over 50's there
is flexibility to tackle a variety of different scrambles depending on ability.
Guided winter scrambling involves using an axe and crampons to climb small
rocky steps with the safety of a rope and is a great activity that can be
combined with a days winter walking to give a fantastic day on the hill.
There are some beautiful scrambling routes in Scotland that take you to
the top of a mountain peak and give a great sense of satisfaction.
No previous winter experience is needed however a good degree of hill fitness
is essential to get the most out of the course.
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Course program
The night before: We'll meet up with all the other over 50's winter scrambling
course participants and run through the kit that you have, issue hired kit
and discuss what you need to carry for each day.
Over 50's winter scrambling day 1: Introduction to the use of crampons and
ice axe followed by an introductory guided winter scramble.
Over 50's winter scrambling day 2: Guided winter scrambling. Possibilities
include E ridge of Beinn a Chaorainn, Fiacaill of coire an t sneachda, Curved
ridge, Dorsal Arete.
The winter scrambling course is run on a maximum 1 instructor to 3 clients ratio.
Kit list:
Kit: Climb365 provides helmets, harnesses and ropes. We hire walking axes,
climbing axes, boots and crampons. Please see dates and prices section.
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Course dates & prices
Over 50's guided winter scrambling course 2008
Course duration: 2 days
Course Ratio: 1:3
- 1:1 £180
- 1:2 £190
- 1:3 £200
- 1:4 £220
- 1:5 £230
- 1:6 £250
- Dates by arrangement. We offer this course on a private booking service. This enables the delivery to suit the people attending.
To read more about our accommodation and how to get to Aviemore click
Winter accommodation
Winter kit hire
prices per day
Boots £10
Crampons £5
Walking Axe £5
Climbing axe & hammer £12 a pair
Helmets and harnesses are supplied free of charge.
All our courses can be booked by individuals, and are offered at set prices on set dates. If you want to come on a date that is not offered as a course we will do our best to help. Please see our private guiding section of the website.
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Contact details
Climb365,
5 Brow Close,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 2HA.
Tel: 015394 48046
Mobile: 07880 742799 ( Stuart ), 07968 706498 ( Anna )
email: carter@climb365.net