Ice Blaster Long Weekend
With frequent low-cost flights to Geneva from
many UK airports, getting to Switzerland for an adventurous
weekend climbing break has never been easier. A long weekend
gives 3 full days of
climbing, so you can enjoy an exhilarating, satisfying (and
exhausting!) ice-climbing trip using a minimal amount of holiday
time.
Our Ice Blaster weekends
are extendable – giving the option of a 3, 4 or 5-day
course. If you wish to add one or two days to the standard
3-day weekend please contact Eira at the office.
The courses convene at the Grand Chalet hotel in Leysin,
and normally our first day will be climbing at one of several
good
icefalls in the Leysin area. For the following two days we
have a fantastic choice of venues – we can go NE into
the Bernese Oberland, SE to the Arolla and
the Val
de Bagnes or south
to Trient and the Chamonix valley.
Having the flexibility to
choose between these areas according to conditions is the key
to guaranteeing
a brilliant ice-climbing weekend. For people wanting a longer
stay we are happy to change locations for a really varied climbing
holiday.
After climbing on the final day we take you back to a main line station in
time to catch your
flight back to the UK
(or back to the hotel in Leysin if you decide to stay longer).
Return Flight
to UK
When arranging your
flight home
please note that it is normally possible to get to Geneva
Airport
by
7pm after the last day's activities.
It is not usually possible to reach the airport before this
time without cutting short the climbing day.
Who the course will suit. We pitch the course
at the right level for course participants, making up balanced
climbing
teams.
Previous ice climbing experience
is desirable but climbing grade is not important - we can
cater for a range of standards and give each individual the
instruction/guidance he or she requires.
Please note: as most people taking this
course arrive late on Thursday evening, the meals provided
begin with breakfast on the Friday morning. If arriving
earlier on the Thursday you are welcome to purchase a meal
at the Grand Chalet.
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