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SteveO
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'lo all
Although this is a new thread I've titled it "Re.:" 'cos its a
follow-up to an earlier one but I can't recall the name of it ;-)
Peewiglet (who seems to have gone into hiding since it was suggested
she was in front running for Head of Stats next time they come out ;-)
brought up the question of a winter skills course for walkers... and,
as I recall, there were quite a few interested parties.
A few places for poss venues were mentioned, Scotland for a weekend's
instruction, I think seemed the more likely option.
Anyway, to cut to the chase - my club had a slideshow last night from
a guy called Scott Muir who is well into his winter climbing
(excellent slides and video btw). Scott mentioned that he used to
guide but now concentrates on his competition climbing but he came
across as a very down-to-earth guy, one who you could trust for good
beta (as it were) so I asked him after the talk if there was anyone he
could recommend for an intro winter walkers skills course.
He mentioned a guy he used to work with at Glenmore Lodge; Stuart
Johnson of http://climbmts.co.uk/ : "Winter Hillwalking" sounds about
right -
"We take you to some of the most exciting summits in Scotland, and
instruct you in important winter skills. You’ll learn how to calculate
risk, and make good decisions based on the right attitude, equipment
and abilities. We’ll look at planning and preparation, navigation,
mountain weather, avalanche avoidance, winter equipment, emergency
shelters, cramponing, using the boot as a tool, and ice-axe arrest.
Above all, you’ll enjoy some great days out in the winter mountains."
Hmm, I mention the above just to try and help out, usual disclaimers
about no personal interests apply ;-)
HTH
SteveO
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NE Climbers & walkers chat forum;
http://www.thenmc.org.uk/phpBB2/index.php
NMC website: http://www.thenmc.org.uk
Although this is a new thread I've titled it "Re.:" 'cos its a
follow-up to an earlier one but I can't recall the name of it ;-)
Peewiglet (who seems to have gone into hiding since it was suggested
she was in front running for Head of Stats next time they come out ;-)
brought up the question of a winter skills course for walkers... and,
as I recall, there were quite a few interested parties.
A few places for poss venues were mentioned, Scotland for a weekend's
instruction, I think seemed the more likely option.
Anyway, to cut to the chase - my club had a slideshow last night from
a guy called Scott Muir who is well into his winter climbing
(excellent slides and video btw). Scott mentioned that he used to
guide but now concentrates on his competition climbing but he came
across as a very down-to-earth guy, one who you could trust for good
beta (as it were) so I asked him after the talk if there was anyone he
could recommend for an intro winter walkers skills course.
He mentioned a guy he used to work with at Glenmore Lodge; Stuart
Johnson of http://climbmts.co.uk/ : "Winter Hillwalking" sounds about
right -
"We take you to some of the most exciting summits in Scotland, and
instruct you in important winter skills. You’ll learn how to calculate
risk, and make good decisions based on the right attitude, equipment
and abilities. We’ll look at planning and preparation, navigation,
mountain weather, avalanche avoidance, winter equipment, emergency
shelters, cramponing, using the boot as a tool, and ice-axe arrest.
Above all, you’ll enjoy some great days out in the winter mountains."
Hmm, I mention the above just to try and help out, usual disclaimers
about no personal interests apply ;-)
HTH
SteveO
--
NE Climbers & walkers chat forum;
http://www.thenmc.org.uk/phpBB2/index.php
NMC website: http://www.thenmc.org.uk