Ben Nevis winter ascent and winter skills three day weekend – [WKE]

Ben Nevis winter ascent and winter skills three day weekend
Deposit £150
Our very popular Winter Skills Weekend is the perfect quick hit to give you all the skills and confidence you require to travel in the winter mountains. we aim to provide you with experience of using all of the skills required for Ice Axe and Crampon use, Winter Navigation and Avalanche Awareness and Avoidance. We will combine the training of these skills with some great days out on the hill. This weekend will suit anyone looking to take their hillwalking to the next level.

Thursday: fly London to Glasgow, private transfer to our hostel, kit check and pre-trip brief, weather forecast, avalanche forecast, trip planning.

Friday: we will cover basic winter skills using ice axe and crampons.

Saturday: if the group is capable and the weather allows, we will tackle a winter ascent of Ben Nevis we may be able to traverse the mountain via the classic Carn Mor Dearg Arete.

Sunday: Glasgow flying back to London.

Instructor ratio: 1:6 for Ben Nevis ascent, 1:8 Friday and Sunday. Supervised by a qualified WML.

Kit List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPnO5292fK3AMwgznygii5EJia6JaYEvuQPhZPHFNmc/edit?usp=sharing

The Kit list is compulsory, not optional.

Open to experienced hikers who are used to long days out in the hills and are well equipped this trip is graded HARD, if you have any doubt or any questions about kit please contact me 07968585224

Cost: £150 deposit payable on RSVP £175 balance, Total £325 Balance payable by 15th January to GO Venture LTD account No 71133062 sort code 60 22 32 Please email me on [email protected] and use the reference WSF20 to confirm receipt of payment

Your money is protected under the travel and package regulations.

Included: Return transport from Glasgow and throughout the weekend, three nights dormitory accommodation, guided hikes and instruction.

Not Included: evening meals, breakfast, lunches snacks, (there are shops and restaurants in Kinlochleven) transport from London.

Train- https://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search

Bus- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/

Flights: (recommended)
Thu 27th Feb Gatwick to Glasgow Easyjet EZY885-14:45 Arrival 16:20
Sun 1st Mar 18:15 Glasgow to Gatwick Easyjet EZY886 16:45 Arrival 18:15

These are the suggested flights our minibus will be picking us up from the airport at 17:00 if you are arriving by bus or train a short taxi ride will bring you to the airport.
There are plenty of flights available with budget airlines from all London airports If you choose to travel to take a different flight you will have to arrive Glasgow no later than 16:20, and Leave Glasgow no earlier than 16:45

Recommended search engines Skyscanner, Easyjet

As with all outdoor events the itinerary is weather dependent. If the weather does not allow an ascent of Ben Nevis we will find an alternative hiking itinerary.

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