Sample Programme
Meet in Ft William or Aviemore, welcome and intro to course. A Quick chat about the week ahead looking at the weather and avalanche forecast. Discuss equipment and kit for Mon.
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Glencoe. Stob Coire nan Lochan, Bidean nam Bian via the zig-zags of Gear Aonach. Winter skills refresher.
East ridge of Beinn a' Chaorainn
Ballachulish horse shoe. Ascents of Sgurr Dearg and Sgurr Dhonuill.
Mamores, Stob Ban via north ridge and Mullach nan Coirean.
Ben Nevis. Ascent of UK's highest peak via Ledge Route or Carn More Dearg arete.
Winter kit list
Waterproof Jacket & Trousers (prefer Gore-tex or similar)
Rucsac 30-50ltrs
Gaiters
Base layer - thermal/wicking
Mid layer - polartec 100
Top layer - polartec 200/ windstopper
Fleece trousers/salopettes
Hats x 2, balaclava x 1
Gloves - 2/3 pairs preferably fleece with 1 waterproof.
Headtorch & spare battery
Rucsac liner
Survival bag
Thermos flask
Walking poles?
Sunglasses & cream?
Boots (plastic or leather,must have rigid sole unit)
Crampons
Ice axe
Helmet
Harness (winter mountaineering course only)
The above items can be hired from West Coast Leisure.
If you have any queries on this list, please call me or E mail.