Winter ascent of Ben Macdui

A winter weekend away from London to the beautiful and wild Cairngorms National Park

We will spend the weekend in cosy accommodation within the heart of The Cairngorms National Park and explore the local mountains in their cosy (or cold) winter jackets...
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This trip will include a winter ascent of Ben Macdui - The second highest mountain in The UK!
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To fully appreciate and enjoy a winter ascent, it is best to be properly prepared for the winter environment - with an early start, good crampon technique and the right equipment all helping to give a truly memorable mountain day.
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This trip is suitable for anyone, regardless of winter hiking experience - A Full day of winter skills tuition will be provided prior to attempting the hike to the summit of this fantastic mountain!
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ITINERARY
Saturday (7:30am)
Meet your guide in Aviemore at 7:30am before heading out for a day of journeying through the winter wilderness, learning appropriate techniques in order to stay safe.

At the end of the day you will check-in to your cost hostel/hotel accommodation before heading out for dinner at a local pub

Sunday
An early start in order to give us the best opportunity to reach the summit of Ben Macdui - the second highest peak in The UK!
At the end of the day you will be transported to Aviemore for your departure home.

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ACCOMMODATION
Chalet/Hostel/Hotel in single-sex rooms
Your minimum kit list should be:

• Base Layers
• Fleece
• Warm/Insulated Jacket
• Hiking Trousers
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Trousers/Salopettes
• Hat or Balaclava
• Warm Ski Type Gloves/Mittens (A spare pair is also recommended in case one gets wet)
• Warm Socks
• Sturdy Hiking Boots
• Ski Goggles
• Sunglasses
• Back Pack suitable for day hikes (30-35 litres)
• Waterbottle and / or thermos flask
• Headtorch
• Personal medication

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Cost: The price for this weekend is £345

Included in the base price will be:

• Road transport and logistical support in The Scottish Highlands
• 1-night chalet/hotel/hostel accommodation
• Technical equipment required for winter hiking (ice axe, crampons and helmet) and lessons in how to use them
• Tuition and 2-days of guided hikes by a highly experienced and qualified Winter Mountain Leader including the ascent of Ben Macdui

Excluded from the base price:

• Your personal hiking kit
• All food throughout the weekend
• Use of gondola/funicular railway if required
• Personal travel insurance

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To join this trip, simply RSVP and pay the £100 deposit. We will then be in contact with further trip information, kit list and request for final payment
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Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)

Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining