Training for a mountaineering expedition.

The Scottish mountains provide an ideal training ground for those of you wishing to prepare for a mountaineering expedition abroad.

Dates and Cost
Dates December to March
Cost per day Quote on request

 

Important Information
Maximum Number There will only ever be 4 participants to one instructor to ensure you get the most out of the course.
Duration Minimum 1 day to a recommended maximum of 4 to 5 days.
Where are the courses based? Fort William is an ideal location and has a number of accommodation options.
Pre requisites None

 

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If you are thinking about going on an expedition to the Alps or further afield to Toubkal, Mera Peak, Aconcagua, Denali, Mt Elbrus or even Everest, it is essential that you are properly prepared. Time spent training before your expedition will undoubtedly pay off.

There are always so many questions to ask; from which clothes to wear, what equipment to take, how best to cope with altitude, what food to eat and how to look after yourself. Apart from these there may be specific skills required for your trip such as:

  • Using a jumar on fixed ropes,
  • Abseiling,
  • Crevasse rescue,
  • Pulling a sledge
  • Expedition camping.
  • Ladder Crossing

Learning some top tips about expedition life and expedition skills will increase your chances of a safe successful trip and reduce any anxieties you may have. With over 40 expeditions to her name and having Guided Mt Everest twice Adele has a host of top tips to help you on your way.

 

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  • Our three days together were absolutely wonderful and will remain in our memory for ever. Thank you Adele and, if you can bear it, here's to the next outing!
    James Murray

    Regional Manager

  • Just wanted to say a massive thanks for the winter skills course, I loved it, especially the 3 day extension.
    Martin Sweeney

  • I would like to thank you again for a very enjoyable week and thank you for pushing me into that last day as it has given me the drive and understanding to push myself to better things and you were spot on with your judgment.
    Dan Eastes

  • Just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic weekend, I learnt so much and more than anything hearing about what you have done and seeing your pictures has given me inspiration to get my own expedition sorted. I have already started googling what mountains there are in the Arctic circle.
    Ralph

  • Adele, I wanted to say thanks for your guiding on skye at the weekend. We all had a phenomenal time and will be returning again as soon as possible. Your guiding was relaxed and very professional we all felt very at ease all the time.