Mountain festival 2019
For the Mountain festival in 2019 we are putting on a selection of workshops for everyone! Have a look below and see what’s on offer. We changed the line up a little to try and suit people coming for the Festival! If the dates for something you like don't suit get in touch and let’s organise something!
21st Thursday
Ben Nevis via the cmd arête - 1:4, £70
Introduction to winter climbing - 1:2, £100
22nd Friday
Ski touring for beginners - 1:6, £70
Skills for winter walking - 1:6 £70
23rd Saturday
Skiers Avalanche awareness for kids and parents - 1:6 £70 (kids and adults welcome without their supervisors)
Ben Nevis guided adventure - 1:7 £70
Avalanche awareness for hill walkers and climbers - 1:6 £70
24th Sunday
ski touring journey - 1:6, £70
skills for winter walking - 1:6, £70
Skills for winter walking-
a one day workshop looking at all the movement and planning skills you’ll need to get ready to tackle the British hills in winter. We will cover route planning strategies with the weather, use of your boots, ice axe use and crampon use to keep you safe and enjoying your time in the hills this winter. If the weather allows we will use the gondola to reach the snowline to maximise our learning time. At the end of the day we will have a recap of what we have learnt through the day in the Pine martin café at Nevis Range. The workshop will start at 0830 am on Friday the 22nd and Sunday the 24th of February from Nevis Range. The price is £70.00 per person (gondola ticket not included) with a maximum of 6 people on the workshop. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Skiers avalanche awareness-
Starting out as an off piste skier? Heading to the alps this winter? This workshop is to give you the knowledge and the skills to safely use your Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
We will look at search techniques, emergency procedures, probing techniques and drills to keep your transceiver skills up to scratch! We will also be looking at line choice, snow pack analysis the workshop will start at 0830 am on Friday the 23rd of February from Nevis Range. The price is £69.00 per person (gondola ticket not included) with a maximum of 6 people on the workshop. Transceivers are available to rent from Nevis range although booking is required. Please come equipped for a day of off piste skiing, this includes transceiver shovel and probe. Have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Transceiver, shovel and probe are available to rent from Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Avalanche awareness for hillwalkers and climbers-
This workshop is for people who already get out into the hills into winter and are looking for a deeper understanding of how avalanches occur and how to avoid them. This means we will be out on the hill for most of the day followed by a brief classroom session looking at tools you can use at home and reviewing our day. This workshop will start at 0900 at Nevis range on Saturday the 23rd of February. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Introduction to winter climbing –
A step up from winter hillwalking skills, we look at getting you on more serious graded terrain and how to tackle it safely. For this workshop you should already have some winter hillwalking experience and be looking to step it up a gear onto exposed ridges and gullies. The workshop will start at 0830 am on Saturday the 24th of February from Nevis Range. The price is £99.00 per person (gondola ticket not included) with a maximum of 2 people on the workshop. Please come equipped for a day of winter mountaineering, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring but don’t worry we have helmets and harnesses for you. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Ski touring for beginners -
This workshop is for people who are already skiers or snowboarders who are looking at taking their skiing into a wider range of terrain. We will show you how to plan a great safe day out, how to use your skins effectively, some basic transceiver training and some navigation techniques on skis. Not to mention having a great day skiing! This course will start from Ellis Brigham’s at 0830 on Friday the 22nd. Please come equipped for a day of winter ski touring, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Skis, bindings, skins and ski touring boots are available to rent from as are Avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Ben Nevis winter walk -
During the winter months Ben Nevis is not to be taken lightly, it is a challenging mountain day that can take up to 9 hours to complete. With the help of specialist equipment such as crampons, boots and an ice axe. The mountain track starts in Glen Nevis and is around a 16km round trip although it is a good track, in winter it can be under snow all the way! It is not uncommon to have to navigate using a compass and map.
If you haven't used crampons or an ice axe before, don't worry! We've found over the years that doing the winter hill walking skills workshop beforehand greatly increases your enjoyment of your day on Ben Nevis, as well as greatly increasing your chances of success and safety. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Ben Nevis and the Carn Mor Dearg arete -
The Carn Mor Dearg Arete combined with an accent of Ben Nevis is often described as the finest way to see Ben Nevis, and one of the best mountaineering days ever! Once you are on the ridge your breath will be taken away by the spectacular views and stunning scenery. Don't just take our word for it, come see for yourself!
If you haven't used crampons or an ice axe before, don't worry! We've found over the years that doing the winter hill walking skills workshop beforehand greatly increases your enjoyment of your day on Ben Nevis, as well as greatly increasing your chances of success and safety. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Booking can be made over the phone at +447446191098 or through the website at http://www.atlasmountaineering.com/contact-us.html
21st Thursday
Ben Nevis via the cmd arête - 1:4, £70
Introduction to winter climbing - 1:2, £100
22nd Friday
Ski touring for beginners - 1:6, £70
Skills for winter walking - 1:6 £70
23rd Saturday
Skiers Avalanche awareness for kids and parents - 1:6 £70 (kids and adults welcome without their supervisors)
Ben Nevis guided adventure - 1:7 £70
Avalanche awareness for hill walkers and climbers - 1:6 £70
24th Sunday
ski touring journey - 1:6, £70
skills for winter walking - 1:6, £70
Skills for winter walking-
a one day workshop looking at all the movement and planning skills you’ll need to get ready to tackle the British hills in winter. We will cover route planning strategies with the weather, use of your boots, ice axe use and crampon use to keep you safe and enjoying your time in the hills this winter. If the weather allows we will use the gondola to reach the snowline to maximise our learning time. At the end of the day we will have a recap of what we have learnt through the day in the Pine martin café at Nevis Range. The workshop will start at 0830 am on Friday the 22nd and Sunday the 24th of February from Nevis Range. The price is £70.00 per person (gondola ticket not included) with a maximum of 6 people on the workshop. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Skiers avalanche awareness-
Starting out as an off piste skier? Heading to the alps this winter? This workshop is to give you the knowledge and the skills to safely use your Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
We will look at search techniques, emergency procedures, probing techniques and drills to keep your transceiver skills up to scratch! We will also be looking at line choice, snow pack analysis the workshop will start at 0830 am on Friday the 23rd of February from Nevis Range. The price is £69.00 per person (gondola ticket not included) with a maximum of 6 people on the workshop. Transceivers are available to rent from Nevis range although booking is required. Please come equipped for a day of off piste skiing, this includes transceiver shovel and probe. Have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Transceiver, shovel and probe are available to rent from Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Avalanche awareness for hillwalkers and climbers-
This workshop is for people who already get out into the hills into winter and are looking for a deeper understanding of how avalanches occur and how to avoid them. This means we will be out on the hill for most of the day followed by a brief classroom session looking at tools you can use at home and reviewing our day. This workshop will start at 0900 at Nevis range on Saturday the 23rd of February. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Introduction to winter climbing –
A step up from winter hillwalking skills, we look at getting you on more serious graded terrain and how to tackle it safely. For this workshop you should already have some winter hillwalking experience and be looking to step it up a gear onto exposed ridges and gullies. The workshop will start at 0830 am on Saturday the 24th of February from Nevis Range. The price is £99.00 per person (gondola ticket not included) with a maximum of 2 people on the workshop. Please come equipped for a day of winter mountaineering, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring but don’t worry we have helmets and harnesses for you. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Ski touring for beginners -
This workshop is for people who are already skiers or snowboarders who are looking at taking their skiing into a wider range of terrain. We will show you how to plan a great safe day out, how to use your skins effectively, some basic transceiver training and some navigation techniques on skis. Not to mention having a great day skiing! This course will start from Ellis Brigham’s at 0830 on Friday the 22nd. Please come equipped for a day of winter ski touring, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Skis, bindings, skins and ski touring boots are available to rent from as are Avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Ben Nevis winter walk -
During the winter months Ben Nevis is not to be taken lightly, it is a challenging mountain day that can take up to 9 hours to complete. With the help of specialist equipment such as crampons, boots and an ice axe. The mountain track starts in Glen Nevis and is around a 16km round trip although it is a good track, in winter it can be under snow all the way! It is not uncommon to have to navigate using a compass and map.
If you haven't used crampons or an ice axe before, don't worry! We've found over the years that doing the winter hill walking skills workshop beforehand greatly increases your enjoyment of your day on Ben Nevis, as well as greatly increasing your chances of success and safety. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Ben Nevis and the Carn Mor Dearg arete -
The Carn Mor Dearg Arete combined with an accent of Ben Nevis is often described as the finest way to see Ben Nevis, and one of the best mountaineering days ever! Once you are on the ridge your breath will be taken away by the spectacular views and stunning scenery. Don't just take our word for it, come see for yourself!
If you haven't used crampons or an ice axe before, don't worry! We've found over the years that doing the winter hill walking skills workshop beforehand greatly increases your enjoyment of your day on Ben Nevis, as well as greatly increasing your chances of success and safety. Please come equipped for a day of winter hillwalking, have a look at our downloadable kit list if you are not sure what to bring. Ice axe, crampons and winter boots are available to rent from Cotswold Outdoors in Fort William or Ellis Brigham’s in Fort William, booking is required.
Booking can be made over the phone at +447446191098 or through the website at http://www.atlasmountaineering.com/contact-us.html
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