The Mecca of Winter Alpinism, Ben Nevis, Scotland - January 15-21

Cos’è l’alpinismo invernale per noi?

If I think of winter mountaineering, I picture walls covered with snow and ice with thin white and blue lines that cut across the walls.

Ben Nevis is all of this, it's all of these things put together in one place.

It has always been one of the Meccas of winter mountaineering due to its weather fluctuations, which cause the frozen snow to stick to the walls creating unique shapes and colors. It's a cold place, we certainly can't deny it. However, if wind, bad weather and a lot of adventure are what you are looking for, Ben Nevis is the right place for you.

Additionally, if you are also passionate about beer and whiskey, Ben Nevis is truly the right place for you!

 

PLAN

Day 1

Departure from a Milan airport and arrival in Edinburgh with subsequent car rental and drive to Ben Nevis (if compatible with flight times, we will visit a distillery in the area).

Day 2

Mountaineering climb

Day 3

Mountaineering climb

Day 4

Mountaineering climb

Day 5
Mountaineering climb

Day 6

Mountaineering climb

Day 7

Return to Edinburgh. Depending on the timetable, possibly visit the city and then return home.

If the plane is late in the evening and if the group is eager for a last climb, a short climb may be possible before returning home.

Of note, this trip may be modified depending on your climbing preferences, the weather, and the tiredness that we will inevitably accumulate day by day.

GOALS

The aim of the holiday/course is to climb some of the most iconic icefalls and mixed routes in the area.

REMEMBER THAT THE MAIN OBJECTIVE WILL BE TO HAVE AS FUN AS POSSIBLE

Prerequisite Skills

Suitable for all those who have minimal experience of winter mountaineering, capable of using ice axes and crampons. The groups will be made up of a Guide plus two clients, so we will try to make the group as homogeneous as possible.

BASIC EQUIPMENT

35-40L backpack, mountaineering or ice axes, classic crampons, harness, helmet, Goretex boots, normal equipment for multi-pitch routes and for high mountain climbs (typical equipment for multi-pitch routes and for high mountain climbs may be provided by the Alpine Guide).
Of note, for those without the technical equipment, please be sure to notify the guide IMMEDIATELY following registration within the payment email so that the guide may have appropriate time to obtain the necessary gear (rental costs may be necessary).

CLOTHING
Clothing suitable for outdoor activities: short-sleeved thermal shirt, fleece, down jacket, Goretex jacket, Scholler trousers or Gorotex overtrousers, if necessary. Gaiters, hat, buff, three pairs of gloves (light, medium, heavy), thermal socks.

Depending on the weather, the Guide will advise you before leaving on what clothing to bring.

THE PRICE INCLUDES
Guide accompaniment, travel organization, management of on-site travel and third-party insurance.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Return flight, room and board, car rental, any extra expenses

Guide expenses, which will be divided among all participants.

Return flight, room and board, car rental, any extra expenses

 

 

Date

15 - 21 Jan 2024
Expired!

Time

8:00 - 18:00

Cost

€1,600.00

Categoria

Organizer

Paolo Marazzi
Paolo Marazzi
Phone
+393383116564
Email
paolomarazzizizzi@gmail.com