Mountaineering can include many, or all, of the facets of
rock climb
ing, and
hiking
. Trips can range from an extended expedition on a distant spire to an afternoon scramble up a local peak.
Not all
mountain
routes require you to ascend steep, technical rock faces. A
mountain
may last minute
holiday
involve scrambling up low-angle rock or trudging up
snow
fields, roped to your partners.A
mountain
can be climbed on a sunny
weekend
without technical climbing knowledge, experience, or appreciable risk. Or a
mountain
might require advanced climbing
ski
lls, gear, knowledge, and experience to summit and descend safely. A
mountain
can last minute
holiday
call upon your navigational abilities, weather forecasting
ski
lls, first aid experience, and ability to work as part of a team.
Mountain routes are rated with what is called a commitment grade. This rating assesses the distance covered and the time needed as well as the technical difficulty and objective last minute
holiday
hazards on the route. Climbing a
mountain
in dicey conditions wearing a jacket and carrying a big pack will set even the most seasoned vet back a few grade points.
Technical gear requirements can be even more intense. You may be crossing a
mountain
with glaciers and steep
snow
last minute
holiday
fields that require harness, rope, ice axe, crampons, and crevasse rescue equipment. Routes involving extended steep pitches (whether
snow
or rock) may require a carefully selected rack of rock pro, ice-screws, and
snow
pickets. It is crucial that you know where you're going and what you'll need.A
mountain
climb is last minute
holiday
a delicate balance between speed and safety.
The rules of engagement change in a
mountain
. The goal is to get up, get down, and get away. Don't forget that a
mountain
is big, unpredictable, and unforgiving.
A network of
hiking
organizations working to maintain footpaths, conserve trail lands last minute
If you have 8 or more adults in
your party you will receive 5% off your winter
holiday price.
Book before the 31st October and
receive 5% off the
price of your winter holiday.
Children under the age of 12 on
date of arrival receive a 25% discount, under
the age of 8 years on date of arrival receive
a 50% discount and under the age of 2 years on
date of arrival stay for FREE.
Watch this space for more special
offers from alpine retreat...
Having met in Chatel, Gary and Kari have
worked many seasons in this wonderful resort. They now
invite you to join them. read
more
Why not try a golfing break
with a difference? Play 3 mountain courses in the French and Swiss
Alps and enjoy well kept, challenging courses with amazing mountain
views.
