CUSTOM . GUIDING
Hiring a Guide should take a simple phone call or an e-mail exchange. We can be hired for single days or multiples of. We would always hope to fulfil your aspirations in climbing and give you a great day out. Whether you would really like to climb The Needle in summer or Point 5 in the winter, we have the expert knowledge and skill to turn dreams into reality. Alpine adventures always give rise to so many little questions and decisions. Talk to us about it, its our job to give you god sound advice to assist you with this process. Our passion for the outdoors is why we became Guides, let us share some of that with you!

Destinations: The UK, Alps & Beyond
 
AVAILABILITY:
Scottish winter: December to April
 
Alpine summer: June to September
 
All other destinations arranged for your convenience
 
EXAMPLE CUSTOM TRIP:
Introduction to Alpine Climbing:
French/Swiss Alps, ratio 1:2, £600 per person (Guiding fee only) Two days in Chamonix followed by three in Saastal, Switzerland. Alpine techniques, routes and summits.
 
EXAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Technical training day on a glacier, cramponing, glacial ropework, safety techniques, ice-climbing
 
Day 2: Cable car to 2000m and traverse classic rock ridge to Aguille Crochue (2,800m)
 
Day 3: Early departure from Chamonix, drive to Saas Grund in Switzerland (2 hours). Ascend to Almageller Hut (2,800m) on foot (3 ½ hours) and some rock climbing techniques nearby.
 
Day 4: Classic alpine rock climb, the Dri Horlini Ridge (3-5 hours) (Grade IV) and then back to Hut mid afternoon.
 
Day 5: Breakfast at 4am. Ascend South East Flank of the Weissmiess (4,023m). Descend Western Flank to Hoh Saas Cable Car and then down to valley early afternoon. Return to Chamonix.
 
TO BOOK A TRIP CONTACT
Graeme Ettle
16 Railway Terrace
Aviemore, Inverness-shire. PH22 1SA
+44 (0)1479 811 217
info@graemeettle.com
www.graemeettle.com