march, 2020
This is a repeating eventmarch 6, 2020
06marAll Day09Scotland Winter Skills Weekend (Strenuous)
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Learn the skills of hiking in the snowy Scottish hills, use of a walking ice axe and the correct use of crampons, then use these skills for a guided ascent of Ben Nevis.
A superb winter outing..!
Numbers will be limited to 12 persons and there will be 2 instructors for the 3 days.
Winter hiking clothing will be essential, e.g. good winter gloves, goggles and waterproof pants and winter jacket that actually work will be required.
A full kit list will be send nearer the time.
Ice axe, crampons and suitable winter boots will be available to hire from us at £25 per day for the lot, or you can use your own if you have them (subject to instructors approval).
This is a tough weekend requiring good stamina and fitness. Participants will need to be confident and competent summer hillwalkers and be comfortable on steep ground with a bit of exposure.
Cost: €490
Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 5 Days (3 Days activities)
Time
march 6 (Friday) - 9 (Monday)