Photo - Striding Edge, Helvellyn

WINTER UPDATE - FEBRUARY 21st 2010

Snow is falling again with some decent cover above 2500 especially. More snow is forecast this week, with temperatures generally remaining low.

Our BLOG has some interesting winter stuff, and regular updates from John, Paddy and Richard.

WINTER COURSES BOOKING NOW!

WINTER HILLWALKING SKILLS  Winter Skills weekends every weekend in the Lakes and Scotland, longer courses available - weekends from £150

WINTER MOUNTAINEERING  Winter Mountaineering - Lakes and Scotland - courses start every Saturday - weekend courses from £160

WINTER CLIMBING  Available on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis any time during the winter

NAVIGATION SKILLS  Brush up on your navigation skills this winter and springtime. Our weekend courses are suitable for newcomers to hillwalking and those with some experience who want to brush up on their skills. Based in the Lake District, our forthcoming dates are: March 20/21; April 2/3; April 17/18; May 1/2; May 22/23; June 5/6; June 19/20;

ROCK CLIMBING  Courses are available in the Lakes and Peak starting again on Saturday March 13th 2010

ROCK CLIMBING IN SPAIN  Dedicated rock climbing courses in the Costa Blanca - superb crags and normally excellent weather make this a great destination. Available as long weekends or full weeks starting on the following dates: April 24; May 15; Bolted routes and trad climbing along with top quality instruction.

MULTI ACTIVITY SPAIN  Via Ferrata, Rock Climbing and Scrambling plus plenty of Tapas and fun! The Costa Blanca has a few excellent Via Ferrata to complement the well-known climbing and scrambling areas. Lots of variety and a great holiday atmosphere! Departures April 24; May 15;

SCOTTISH WILDERNESS ADVENTURE  Join us for a long weekend of walking and a little easy scrambling on the mountains and along the fantastic coast of the north west highlands - one of Europe's finest wilderness areas. You can enjoy some magnificent scenery and classic walks, before relaxing in the hotel in front of a roaring fire April 21-25; April 30-May 3; June 30-July 4; August 27-30

PHOTO WALK WEEKENDS WITH BILL BIRKETT
Fantastic walks and creative landscape photography with legendary Lake District author Bill Birket: May 15/16; July 3/4; 

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK WALK WEEKENDS WITH JOHN WHITE
Using old tracks and secret routes, John leads great walks with a fascinating insight into the rea's culture, history and wildlife. march 20/21; April 24/5; June 12/13;

VIA FERRATA LAKE GARDA
A long weekend of Via Ferrata - easy access and quality routes - perfect for having a go at Via Ferrata. April 22-25 and May 20-23

PRIVATE GUIDING - AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT BRITAIN AND ABROAD FOR INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS

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Check out the MOUNTAINGUIDES BLOG  

FOR ENQUIRIES AND UP TO DATE INFO ON ALL COURSES PLEASE CONTACT JOHN WHITE ON:

01931 713115/ 07970138591

HIGHPOINT
Howes Beck Barn,
Bampton,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA102RQ

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