Escape to the Alps!
With the political world around us in meltdown, never before has an escape into the solitude of the mountains appealed more. Our busy Alpine season is just starting, and here is some inspiration for your summer getaway.
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Mont Blanc ascents
The Gouter Couloir has good snow cover at present, so climbing Mont Blanc is in perfect early season conditions. We offer ascents every week mid June to mid September. Just £1499 inc B&B. Link
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Oberland 4000m peaks
Spend a full week climbing classic routes in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, on a 1:2 guide ratio, with 4 nights in huts. The week costs £1499, and our next trip with space is 30 June - 6 July. Link
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Chamonix trail running
Join us for a week of trail running in Chamonix, on the week that has the Mont Blanc Marathon events, on 23-29 June. The week is just £699 and includes guiding and B&B. You are led by a UTMB finisher. Link
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Latest mountain news
Everest traffic jams analysed, link. UK wild camping charges plans withdrawn, link. Hopes sadly fading for legendary guide Martin Moran on Nanda Devi, link. Helliker & Bracey climb new Peuterey route, link. 9th Zegema win for Kilian, link. Blog
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Toubkal long weekend
NEW for summer 2019, we offer ascents of Mount Toubkal in the Moroccan Atlas in summer, as a long weekend from Thursday to Monday, with 3 days guiding. Just £499 with 4* hotel in Marrakesh. Link
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Eiger full traverse
Ascend the iconic Mittellegi Arete, and descend the long South Ridge to Monchsjoch. Climbing this route makes a full traverse of the legendary Eiger, and is a good alternative to the Matterhorn. Link
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Kit review: Grivel Ares
We've tested these harnesses for over a year on Alpine and UK climbs, and they are simply awesome. Rugged, comfy, and light. A perfect allrounder, at just £70 (or £59.50 for course clients). Link
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Real roof of Europe
Mont Blanc? Actually no, it's Mount Elbrus in the Russian Caucasus, and in the summer we offer ascents from either the classic route from the South £1299, or the remote North route. One of the 7 Summits. Link
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What boots do I need?
If you don't know your B2's from your B3's, here's a handy guide to help cut through the jargon, and to advise which type of boots are ideal for use in the Alps, from trekking to summits or more technical climbs. Link
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Summer North Faces
Here's a sneak peek of the May / June edition of Trek & Mountain mag. The cover article is about how to climb your first Alpine North Face, and was written by Kingsley. Read more here. Magazine / Course
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Geek corner: Purcell
Purcell prussic's are adjustable, so allow you to alter your proximity or distance from an anchor point at any stage. View more animated knots, showing how to tie and use them on this very useful website. Link
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