Alpinism
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A superb week spent climbing some of the most sought after routes in the Alps - the technical 4000m peaks. These challenging climbs appeal to experienced mountaineers, looking to test both skill and stamina against the biggest summits. For regular clients, we always climb new peaks to add to your list of achievements. Typical grades for the week are in the range PD+ to D depending on our chosen objectives (see: technical 4000's photos). Course Feedback " Thanks for an awesome week's climbing. It was inspirational stuff and great to climb with someone so genuinely enthused by what they are doing. Thanks also for making such an effort to get as much done as we could. I am already working on the wife for the future! " Robin - Tech 4000's 04 " in particular I was really impressed with our traverse of the Zinal Rothorn and the Trifthorn the following day even though it was not totally clear if the route back was possible - Rich having to lead steep ice for 30m was an added bonus for us following. All in all, a real adventure " - TC Tech 4000's 06 See Reports - Aletschhorn... Sample Itinerary Subject to weather and conditions we follow the general format below: Day 0 Sat Day 1 Sun Days 2-6 Mon - Fri Climbing Days. Ascents of technical 4000m peaks in the western alps. Possible objectives include: Dent du Geant, Dent Blanche, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Lenzspitze, Schrekhorn, Aletschorn, Lauteraarhorn & Dent D'Herens etc Don't forget to tell us of any 4000m peaks you have already climbed when booking, so we can plan accordingly.
NB 1:1 Guiding Peaks - Please note that a few of the hardest 4000m summits may only guided at 1:1, so are outside the scope of this particular course: ie the Matterhorn, Lyskamm, Weisshorn, Grand Jorrasses, Aig Blanche de Peutery, Rochefort Arete and Aig Verte. For these peaks please discuss your aspirations with us, as you will need to book on either a Grand Courses Week or a bespoke Private Guiding Itinerary. Food and Accommodation We run all of our courses on a guiding & instruction only basis to allow you maximum flexibility with accommodation options. Our recommended hotel in Chamonix is the Hotel Les Lanchers ** (see photos) in Chamonix Les Praz, run but friendly ex-pat Jon Rodgers - who we will happily put you in touch with if you'd like to reserve a room. You are however free to make whatever accommodation arrangements you like. A number of nights are also spent in Alpine huts to maximise climbing time during the week. Your guide will book these as necessary & you simply pay for hut fees direct as you go along (the guides car fuel, hut and uplift expenses are all covered within the course budget). Travel Full travel details are provided with your joining instructions. Chamonix is easily reached by flights to Geneva and an airport transfer, both of which are bookable online. Fitness You need a good level of fitness for this challenging week, as summit days involve 8-12 hours technical climbing at altitude (see fitness level 3-4) so we advise you to prepare well in advance with regular exercise and training. Due to the altitude of our objectives, pre acclimatisation for this course is recommended (on a preparation course the week before, or by arriving in advance to spend time at altitude). Experience You need previous alpine climbing experience and must be capable of climbing grade IV rock (Hard Severe) in boots with a sac on, as well as Scottish III to succeed on these objectives. Equipment All communal safety equipment (ropes etc) is provided by us. You are expected to come equiped with personal clothing and climbing equipment. Local equipment hire (including boots) is also available. |
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