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All inclusive Scottish Courses
All prices are per person. Group discounts are available. Scottish Winter Courses
Scottish Summer Courses
LocationWe are strategically based near Perth in the Scottish Highlands, which is one of the best locations in Scotland to access a variety of climbing and mountaineering venues, depending on the weather and snow and ice conditions. The mountains of Ben Nevis, the Mamores, Aonach Mor, Cairngorms and Glencoe are all within striking distance of our hotel base. Mountaineering conditions can be unpredictable in Scotland, but we make sure that you are able to make the most of the weather and snow, due to the impressive variety of mountains on our doorstep. EquipmentUpon booking, you will receive Joining Instructions, which include a detailed equipment list. The loan of ice axe, crampons, harness and helmet is included in our course price. Why Scotland?Scotland has long been a training ground for climbers preparing for the Alps and mountaineering in the World's greater ranges. The unique combination of weather and terrain makes for an unparalleled, challenging mountain experience. Our Scottish Winter Courses are designed to provide you with the skills to venture into the mountains with confidence on your own, tackle a more challenging climbing course, or join an expedition or tough trek. The programme covers a wide range of instruction, from introductory winter walking to high standard snow, ice and mixed climbing. Trekking Encounters course participants are eligible for a 15% discount at our online shopping site gear4climb – visit http://www.gear4climb.co.uk/. Equipment LoanThe course price includes use of crampons, ice axe, helmet and harness if booked in advance. A comprehensive equipment list is included in the course Joining Instructions, which you receive upon booking. Equipment Hire Charges
AccommodationHotel accommodation is a local hotel that has everything you need to relax after an energetic day on the hill. Our prices include full-board (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner - dinner includes starter and main course) accommodation at the hotel on a twin-sharing basis. The single-room supplement is £25 per night (subject to availability). Additional nights can be booked on a bed and breakfast basis at a cost per night of £45 (Mon-Thu) or £65 (Fri-Sun). On some of the courses you have the option of staying in bunkhouses, camping or hotel. Travel arrangementsCourse members should make their own travel arrangements to Scotland. A regular coach service operates to and from Glasgow and Edinburgh, although we do offer a pickup and drop off service for those customers arriving at Glasgow or Edinburgh airport. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh can be reached by Air and Train. Taxis and car hire are available locally. Full travel instructions, are included in the course Joining Instructions, which you receive upon booking. EquipmentA detailed equipment list is sent to you with your Booking Confirmation. Trekking Encounters will provide all communal climbing equipment (ropes and hardware) for each course. We also provide crampons, ice axe, helmet and harness, free of charge on all courses. However, so that we can allocate our equipment prior to your arrival, please let us know on the form provided. For all courses you need to provide your own clothing and some items of personal equipment, including boots. You will require‘B2’ rated boots, suitable for the Introductory Winter Mountaineering and Introductory Long Weekend. For the Performance Climbing course, you must have a fully stiffened boot rated 'B3' (for example, the La Sportiva Nepal Evo or Extreme. Trekking Encounters has special arrangements with gear4climb, who can offer course members a discount of 15% on all full price equipment and clothing purchased before the course starts. Details of how to take advantage of this arrangement are contained within the course Joining Instructions. FitnessBefore attending a Scottish Winter Course, you should ensure that you are fit enough to take part in the full programme. Winter mountaineering and climbing is extremely arduous, even under mild conditions. The fitter you are, the more you will benefit from the course. Each day, you can expect to be in the mountains, carrying a rucksack of 10Kgs, for at least seven hours, during which time you may walk 10 miles and climb 1000m of cumulative ascent. You need to consider the effect of doing this on cumulative days. If you do not have any mountains on your doorstep by which to gauge your fitness, then we would recommend regular running, swimming, walking or cycling in preparation for your course. As a general guide, you should aim to build up to doing two or three sessions of aerobic exercise during the week, with at least one tougher session each week, at the weekend. The duration of each session will depend on the type of activity you are doing and your proficiency in it. If running, for example, you would aim to run for 30-40 minutes during the week, with a longer 1 hour + run at the weekend, as a minimum. If cycling, 1.5 hour rides during the week, with a longer ride at the weekend, would be appropriate for building the level of stamina required for tough days out in the Scottish hills. InsuranceWe advise all clients to have suitable insurance for the courses which also includes cancellation and curtailment cover. Important Information All efforts are made to ensure that the dates reserved for the Scottish Winter Courses are met but in some instances due to circumstances beyond our control i.e. adverse weather conditions these dates may have to be postponed or even cancelled. It is therefore your responsibility when booking any transport or accommodation you ensure that the reservations can be either rescheduled or refunded as we cannot accept liability for any penalties. If due to adverse weather conditions your training has to be terminated after the start date for example, during the training, the Company has no obligation to refund any monies paid to the Company, but the Company will endeavour to offer alternative arrangements. Evening programmeEach course has an evening programme which includes essential skills such as navigation, hypothermia/cold injury, snow pack formation and avalanche avoidance. Bookings and paymentsIf you would like to join one of our Scottish Courses, please read the Booking Conditions carefully and complete, sign and date the Course Booking Form. To secure your place, please return the completed form to us with a deposit of £75 (non-refundable). We will then send you confirmation of your place, Joining Instructions (including an equipment list and travel information) and an invoice showing the final balance payable and the date by which it should be paid (no less than 30 days before the start of your course, please).
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