Winter Mountain Skills Weekend Break
The walking: Join Glentrek on a guided magical Winter Mountain Skills Weekend in the Angus Glens. The Scottish mountains are at their most magical during the winter months. Crisp days, ice and snow and blue skies transform our peaks into their brilliant best.
But the winter mountains can also be dangerous if you do not know how to stay safe while walking. This weekend is led by an experienced mountain leader who will teach you a wide range of basic winter walking skills, such as the use of crampons and ice axes, as well as many essential safety procedures. No prior experience is required although you should be reasonably fit.
Length: 2 days/2 nights
Grade 4: Walkers should be fit and prepared for some strenuous hiking.
Leader/group ratio: 1:6 (maximum; minimum four people)
Winter Mountain Skills itinerary
Friday: Evening arrival and welcome. We all meet in the hotel and are briefed on what is planned for the weekend.
Saturday: The winter walking weekend starts high up on Glenshee Hills, where you will be instructed on the various skills required to tackle walking in the winter mountains. These skills include use of the ice axe, crampon techniques and avalanche awareness.
Sunday: The instructor will concentrate on putting your new skills into practise with an ascent of the Munro Glas Tulaichean. This mountain offers a great vantage point to view the surrounding peaks of the Cairngorms and Lochnagar.
Sunday pm: Return home
Price:
£265 per person. Includes:- 2 nights' full board in a country hotel (packed lunches)
- 2 days' practical instruction with a Winter Mountain Leader or MIC instructor
- Use of equipment e.g. ice axe, crampons, helmet
- Daily transport from accommodation
Dates for 2010: Jan 29-31, Feb 19-21, March 5-7.