Summer Scrambling
Weeks 2010
The programme below is our main walking holiday programme. We can also
organise individual trips for small groups to more remote areas such as
Knoydart, Ben Alder and Fisherfield. In fact just about any hills you have a desire
to walk.
If our dates do not suit you, please give us a call or email
and see if we can organise a trip just for you or your group.
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FORT WILLIAM SCRAMBLER
Grade: Strenuous
Scrambling
The Aonach
Eagach ridge in GlenCoe is described as “The best ridge on the mainland ".
Narrow and committing, it's lofty pinnacles are a
scramblers dream. Ledge Route and the Carn Mor Dearg
Arete, is one of the finest circuits on
Some use
of ropes will be necessary to traverse these routes. Instruction on the correct
use of ropes in a scrambling situation will be covered during the week. Due to
the nature of the terrain the ratio of clients to guide will be kept low.
Maximum of four to one.
FORT WILLIAM SCRAMBLER: £ 525.00
Course Only: £ 350.00
Availability
2009 (Saturday arrival dates)
May: 23rd June: 13th, 27th July: 25th August:
15th, 22nd September:
12th, 26th
If you would like to book a
Fort William Scrambling week there is a paypal button at the bottom of the
page. This is a secure way to pay the deposit please indicate your preferred
dates and I will get back to you. Alternatively go to the contact page and use the form there or call or e-mail for a chat.
SKYE MUNROS
Grade
: Strenuous Scrambling
They're unique! That's the only way to describe the
mountains of Skye. The Cuillin are the most stunning mountain scenery in
These weeks are strenuous, rough and rocky underfoot.
Sure-footedness and a good head for heights are essential, and some previous
scrambling would be useful. Some use of ropes will be necessary to traverse
these routes and some instruction in the correct use of ropes in the scrambling
situation will be covered during the week
Accommodation: The week will be based in comfortable Bed
and Breakfast accommodation in the islands capital, Portree. Centrally located,
the B & B’s are within easy walking distance of all the local Pubs and
Restaurants. Portree also has a good camp-site and bunk house accommodation for
those wanting to choose the 'Walking only' option.
Due to the nature of the terrain the ratio of Clients
to Guide will be kept low.
Maximum four to one.
SKYE MUNROS: £525.00
Course Only: £350.00
Availability
2009 (Saturday arrival dates)
May:
2nd,
16th June: 6th,
20th July: 11th
September: 5th,
19th
If you would like to book a
Skye Munros week there is a paypal button at the bottom of the page. This is a
secure way to pay the deposit please indicate your preferred dates and I will
get back to you. Alternatively go to the contact page and use the form there or call or e-mail for a chat.
SKYE RIDGE TRAVERSE
Grade
: Scrambling + Some Rock Climbing.
The Black Cuillin of Skye has the greatest
mountaineering challenge available to us outside the
The Bivouac is pre-stocked with food, stove and pots,
mugs, spoons, plates, groundsheet and tarpaulin plus sleeping mats. All the
client needs to carry on the traverse attempt is a sleeping bag plus
waterproofs and gloves, hat and spare clothing, food and water and a rope. A
typical traverse rucksack should weigh no more than 9 kgs (20lb). This reduces
as water (2 litres) and food is consumed. It may even be possible to pre-place
the sleeping bag by arrangement.
During the rest of the week we will do other
mountaineering routes in the Cuillin such as the Clach Glas Ridge on Blaven and
climb the Cioch on Sgurr na Ciche.
To attempt the ridge we require good weather. If this
is not available other alternatives will be substituted.
Maximum two to one.
SKYE RIDGE
TRAVERSE: £ 675.00
Course Only: £500.00
Availability
2009 (Saturday arrival dates)
May:
2nd,
16th June: 6th,
20th July: 11th September:
5th, 19th
If you would like to book a
Skye Ridge Traverse week there is a paypal button below. This is a secure way
to pay the deposit please indicate your preferred dates and I will get back to
you. Alternatively go to the contact page and use the form there or call or e-mail for a chat.
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Summer
equipment Check List
You are
expected to provide your own normal hill clothing and boots. The list below is
a rough guide to what you may expect to need during an average week.
EQUIPMENT
:
Walking Boots Boots need to be of good
quality, well broken in and have a good chunky tread on the sole.
Waterproof Jacket. A medium to heavy weight jacket with a hood.
Waterproof Overtrousers. Big enough to get on over your boots
Gaiters. Essential for all weeks.
Warm clothing. Lots of layers.
Hat/Balaclava. You
loose 20% of your heat through your head.
Gloves/Mitten. Mittens are warmer.
Bring a spare pair too.
Rucksack. Around
30 - 45 Litres is the best size
Plastic Rucksack Liner. Most Rucksacks are
not waterproof
Survival Bag. The essential minimum survival kit.
Torch.
Headtorches are best. Bring spare batteries and bulb.
Compass and
Whistle.
Map sheet for
the area. For
Thermos Flask, Personal First Aid kit, Sunglasses and Suncreme, Camera
and Spare Film.
Extra Equipment
required on Scrambling Weeks
All technical
equipment can be supplied free of charge. If you have your own bring
it along as these trips are good for getting used to using your own equipment.
And with familiarisation comes a greater degree of safety.
Helmet
Harness
Karabiner and
friction device
Sling and locking
Karabiner
Bivouac equipment
for a Skye Ridge Traverse
If you
have any questions about gear or it's suitability please give us a call. We
will be pleased to help.
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