Winter Skills Course 2021

Course dates 20th February to 26th February 2021.

Time Saturday 20th 9am start at Castleton, Peak District  at Badaguish.

Location  Badaguish in Aviemore, Scotland.

Cost is £600 inclusive. (add £50 for 2 extra nights optional)

Fancy a day navigating, want to tick off some Munroes like Ben McDui, Braeriach, Bynack More or Cairn Gorm, Or want to learn:

• How to assess avalanche conditions
• Learn how to keep yourself and others safe on steep ground
• Learn how to put on and use crampons
• Learn how use an ice axe in an effective and safe manner

Whether your coming to this for the first time or want days for your Winter Mountain Leader, we can cater for you due to our low instructor to customer ratios.

Sometimes we are able to put on other activities as well (“we had a great last day as we hired snow shoes for the day and summited Meall a Buachaille in 40 mph winds and near to total white out. We practised our micro-navigation near the top. Awesome day”. Mr Hewitt, London)

Our objective Is to equip you with improved skills so you can further enjoy the British winter mountains.

Costs include:

Full access to instructor every day.

Accommodation at Badaguish.

Transport to and from Badaguish, should you need it – from Castleton in the Peak District.

3 meals a day plus snacks during your 5-day instruction.

Use of crampons, ice axes, helmets, harness and climbing gear if needed.

Full assessment of your skills and knowledge and feedback.

Costs do not include:

Food during travel to and from Badaguish, but often we have food to spare for the journey back.

Team meal on the last night at a local establishment.

HURRY -PLACES ARE LIMITED

We also have the accommodation for an extra 2 nights (Sat 29th Feb and Sun 1st March 2020). This is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the hills and practise your new skills and tick off some climbs or summits.

The cost for these 2 extra nights at the accommodation is  £ 50.

Please inform us when you book if you would like to add on 2 extra nights.

This “Freedom Expeditions trip is for intrepid and adventurous people who want to  visit one of the most beautiful, awe inspiring, majestic places in the world.  K2 base camp sits amongst the worlds most iconic mountains. To name a few, Trango Towers, Nanga Parbat, Masherbrum, Broad Peak. Be amongst the few people to walk on Boltoro Glacier up to Concordia.

Experience the world famous Pakistani hospitality, food and local customs.

You will be met by the Team Freedom at Islamabad airport and looked after every step of the way. They will be on hand to answer your questions, guide you, show you the local sites.  4×4 off road vehicles, porters and k2 experienced and reliable base camp porters, are  part of  Team Freedom.

A once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget. Share  the experience and memories for years to come.

Price:

TBA

All participants need to get their own insurance prior to flying out. You will need to send us proof of your insurance.

Dates:

1st Sept 2021 to 20th Sept 2021

Itinerary:

Fly to Islamabad. Arrive on the1st September. You are looked after by Team Freedom from day 1 until your return to Islamabad on the 20th September when you fly out.

Register your interest by clicking here  Team Freedom will get in touch with you. Hurry places are limited!

You will be contacted once you have paid the deposit with the next steps. Deposit: £450 (fully refundable) to book your place. This can be paid now or later this year when you have more information.

Not included in the price: