Blind Mountaineers need sighted guides!

Have you ever wondered what it is like climbing mountains without sight?

The Milton Mountaineers charity group for blind hill walkers is staying at Glenmore Lodge from Thursday June 4th till Monday June 8th.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the group, ten blind and ten sighted members hope to climb three mountains during the weekend, Mael a Buchaille, Cairngorm and Ben MacDui. We would like some extra sighted guides to allow for flexibility in swapping walking partners, and to enable the group to meet some local people who are willing to share their love of the countryside and mountain scenery by describing it to their blind walking companion.

A briefing about sighted guiding techniques will be given at the beginning of each walk.

If you would be willing to volunteer for one or more of the climbs, please contact the group organiser for more information:

David Carrington-Porter
Organiser, Milton Mountaineers charity group for blind hill walkers

0121 665 4220 Direct Line
Mobile: 07909 927483
E-mail: david.carrington-porter@actionforblindpeople.org.uk

posted by glenmore @ 1:47 pm