Winter Skills Weekend - walking skills for snow and ice, in Scotland
There are no hidden extras. The price includes: 2 nights accommodation in twin rooms at homely and friendly Fraoch Lodge; 2 practical days with a qualified instructor; delicious home cooked meals (from Sat. breakfast through to Sunday packed lunch. Fresh bread is baked daily! Transfers between Inverness Airport / Aviemore Station* at no extra charge; Cake O’clock - homemade cakes/biscuits and tea on our return from the mountains each day
This course is ideally suited for those:
• wishing to extend your hill-walking into the winter season
• planning to make regularly trips into the winter mountains this season
• who have a good grasp of mountain navigation already*
• wanting to learn how to use an ice axe and crampons
* On this course there just isn’t the time to do justice to both the winter skills and the complex skill of winter navigation.
Arrival: We suggest you aim to arrive by 9pm on the Friday so that there is enough time for all boots, crampons & ice axes to be checked on Friday evening.
Departure is Sunday evening, after the Cake O’clock! Please do not aim to book transport home until after 5.30pm. Additional accommodation is available for Sunday evening if you wish at the discounted rate of £35 (D, B&B).
"And also thanks again for a good weekend last weekend. I enjoyed it very much and liked the Lodge experience as well! A much more itimate/friendly experience than a Band B and nice to meet some like-minded people." Mark Waring
vital statistics
- Highlights: We concentrate on learning how to use ice axe and crampons, winter boots and avoid avalanches. We cover all the skills specific to safe, efficient movement over snow and ice.
- Price: £223.00 to £223.00
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, All taxes, Local information/maps, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Instruction, Meals as indicated
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 2 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: 7th January 2012 - 8th January 2012 ( £223.00 Per Person )
4th February 2012 - 5th February 2012 ( £223.00 Per Person )
18th February 2012 - 19th February 2012 ( £223.00 Per Person )
Personal Equipment Such As Winter Boots, Crampons And Ice Axe Are Not Provided By Mountain Innovations But We Can Arrange For The Hire Of The Above Items. Please Contact Us For Hire Rates.
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Beginners
- Where:
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- Scotland-- Scottish Highlands--- Aviemore--- Cairngorm National Park
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- Fraoch Lodge is run along the lines of a fully catered ski chalet. The owners and your guide live on the premises so are always on hand to help. We pride ourselves on our hospitality, the charm of the property and the quality of our catering. We don't do gourmet; we do feasts! A great atmosphere for your winter walking holiday in Scotland.
- Rooms: Single, Double, Towels provided, Internet access
- Room facilities notes: Towels are provided on request in accordance with our environmental policy. Hand basins are provided in each room.
- Property: Garden/Terrace, Lounge, Cutlery, Equipment storage available, Tuition / courses can be arranged, Guides / tours can be arranged, Equipment hire can be arranged, Glassware, Crockery, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Hob/Cooker, Oven, Ironing board/iron, Clothes dryer, Washing machine
- We have a dedicated drying room with a dehumidifier and heaters to make sure that you go out every day with dry kit. We also have daily mountain weather forecasts and our guide lives on site so is always available to advise you of extra activities or routes for your days off.
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