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Dates: 15-20 June, 27July-1Aug, 31Aug-5 Sept Price: £1250 Ratio: 1:2 | |||||||
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This is a very flexible 6 day week with the itnerary not fixed until we know your ambitions, previous experience and prevailing conditions. We even have the option of relocating in the unlikely event that weather/conditions shut us down in Chamonix. This week is ideal if you have previous alpine experience or scottish winter climbing experience and want to climb some of the best routes/peaks Chamonix has to offer. Rock, airy ridges or mixed/ice - let us know what you fancy on the booking form! Typical routes might include: the Midi-Plan traverse, the Aig du Peigne SW ridge or the Forbes arete on the Aig de Chardonet. Included in the price: guides fees and expenses, 3 nights half board accommodation in mountain huts, travel during the week. Not included in the price: Travel to and from Chamonix at the start/end of trip, accommodation in Chamonix, equipment rental, insurance, lunches and drinks, any skilift tickets. Meet: We meet Saturday evening (day 0) at 6pm in Chamonix to deal with any equipment rental and run through the plan for the week. We finish in Chamonix Friday afternoon and recommend you book your return flight on Saturday morning. | Kit List Ice axe - for general mountaineering Crampons - for general mountaineering with anti-ballingplates Helmet Poles - optional Boots - these must fit and be comfortable. We feel it is best not to rent boots. Rather buy some and have them fitted professionally - this will make your week much more comfortable, fun and blister free! Try and make sure they broken in before the week. They should be high-end insulated leather and must be compatible with your crampons. Rockboots Rucksack - 40-50l Waterbottle 1L - not platypus type - they freeze and leak. Harness, 3 screw gate karabiners, belay device, 1 8-foot sling, 2 prussik loops 2 pairs sunglasses (cat 4), goggles, sunhat, sunscreen, lip salve/block 3 sets socks and light coloured thermal tops Lightweight goretex top/bottoms, warm hat, thick gloves, thin gloves Insulating layers. I use a thin '100' weight fleece and a synthetic duvet jacket. Personal first aid - blister kit, ibuprofen. Head torch and gaiters Book/iPod for spare time at huts Remember kit should be lightweight but functional - you have to carry it! We can help with equipment rental in Chamonix. | ||||
What to expect from mountain huts They are basic but comfortable. They can cater for vegetarians. Food is usually on a set menu basis (3 course in the evening, hot drink and bread/jam/cereal for breakfast). Often there is no running water and so you have to buy water to drink and wash with (no showers). You can usually buy tea, coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks, chocolate bars and snacks. Sleeping arrangements are normally dormitory style bunkbeds (eg 6 people on the bottom, 6 on the top) with blankets or duvets. There is certain 'hut etiquette'. On arrival we leave our boots and metal ware in the entrance bootroom before going inside. Huts can be economical on space, and so staying tidy helps everyone! In the morning, breakfast will be early. We need to make sure the bedrooms are left as we found them (no rubbish, blankets/duvets folded). You can expect a good atmosphere and a stunning view! See links page for Chamonix accomodation and airport transfers from Geneva. | |||||
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