Glenmore Lodge in conjunction with Tisos and The Ice factor will be hosting a series of events covering the specialist techniques and equipment for climbing steep waterfall ice in mid November 2006. All the sessions are run by Glenmore Lodge staff.

18th November 2006
Nice Ice Baby

Based at the Tiso’s Great Outdoor Experience in Glasgow. Climbing steep water ice requires specialist equipment and techniques. This session outlines both practically and theoretically the equipment and techniques specific to climbing waterfall ice climbs such as found at Rjukan in Norway. Just to whet your appetite there will also be a short slide presentation on ice climbing in areas such as France, Canada, Switzerland, Colorado and Norway.

This will then be followed up with a session covering choosing equipment such as specialist ice tools, crampons, ice screws etc. Also there will be opportunities on the Tiso Outdoor Experience ice wall to be coached by Lodge instructors in some specific steep ice techniques.

Booking Information

Entry to the event is free, but spaces for the practical sessions after the lecture are limited to a total of 8 per session. To avoid disappointment please book your sessions with Tiso GOE in Glasgow.

TIME Sessions are at 1000Hrs to 1230Hrs; 1330Hrs to 1600Hrs.
DATE 18th November 2006
COST FREE

25th November 2006
A Waterfall Ice Primer
This all day session, based at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven, will through personalised coaching, give you a quick start to developing the core techniques for climbing steep waterfall ice. In addition the session will cover setting up equipment such as specialist ice tools, crampons, ice screws etc. Use will be made of video for coaching and individualised feedback.

Booking Information
Cost for the session is £60 per person. This includes entry to the Ice Factor, and all technical equipment and instruction. There are only eight places available.

You can book by phoning the Lodge on 01479 861256.


DATE: 25th November 2006
TIME: 10am – 4pm November 2006
COST: £60

If you have any questions about the events please do not hesitate to contact George McEwan on 01479 861256 or email george.mcewan@glenmorelodge.org.uk

posted by glenmore @ 3:30 pm