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[chris]

Most of that meant nothing too me except the last line "walking with a touch of easy climbing" which sounds good to me. I've no climbing gear so might have to pass on that bit but happy to watch.

There in lies the difficulty, If we were climbing something it'd most likely be to move onto another area so if you were watching, you'd just get left behind!

I think Neil renamed it as the circle of death

If i can get permission from the boss i'd be up for it.

There s the Cairngorms as well. Some crackin hills.

I don't mind where we are as long as its snowy and there are adverse weather conditions!

[suspectmonkey]

I'd love to do some winter walking, but to be honest I'd be way out of my depth.  I'm all for learning through experience but I'd honestly be a bit overwhelmed learning ropes, crampons and ice-axes on a snow covered Scottish ridge.  I certainly wouldn't fancy trying to learn an ice-axe arrest through (unexpected) experience

Of course we could always consider doing a trip to Scotland with two groups; one group doing more low level stuff and the other group hitting the ridges etc.  That way we can still all enjoy the craic of the trip and meetup for apres walk drinkies!

I do have another suggestion... how about we all head over to the Cairngorms?  Those that feel confident can tackle the classic winter routes, and those of us who dont feel we have the skillz can maybe do a weekend course with Glenmore Lodge?  Thinking something like this: http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/course-wintermountain-skills-display.asp?course_id=38

[LennyJ1]

£225 is abit steep (no pun intended)

[suspectmonkey]

£225 is abit steep (no pun intended)

For a full weekends accomodation, food, tuition, hire of equipment and transport?  I spent more than £225 for a weekend in an Edinburgh hostel during the summer!  I think the prices are reasonable for what you get, and the quality of the training at Glenmore Lodge seems exceptional.

Theres an interesting account of the winter skills course here if anyone is interested - http://www.zen84841.zen.co.uk/glenmorelodge2009.htm

[RedLeader]

I could be convinced into this but like Jonny, wouldn't want to get into anything too hardy. Some winter walking, hiking and camping would be nice.

I'd love to do some winter walking, but to be honest I'd be way out of my depth.  I'm all for learning through experience but I'd honestly be a bit overwhelmed learning ropes, crampons and ice-axes on a snow covered Scottish ridge.  I certainly wouldn't fancy trying to learn an ice-axe arrest through (unexpected) experience

Of course we could always consider doing a trip to Scotland with two groups; one group doing more low level stuff and the other group hitting the ridges etc.  That way we can still all enjoy the craic of the trip and meetup for apres walk drinkies!

I do have another suggestion... how about we all head over to the Cairngorms?  Those that feel confident can tackle the classic winter routes, and those of us who dont feel we have the skillz can maybe do a weekend course with Glenmore Lodge?  Thinking something like this: http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/course-wintermountain-skills-display.asp?course_id=38

[twentyclicks]

I'm up for anything (except the course as that's what I'm doing in the Alps).
I should have crampons and an axe.  No ice climbing this time, but I will have a harness if anyone wants to rope up (no crevasses so prob not necessary).  Some stiff trekking and a proper winter camp will no doubt exhilarate us sufficiently, but if there is a ridge/scramble breakaway team I'd not say no.

Anyone not wanting full crampons, we have these Kahoola things which are like little teeth on a chain can go over boots, shoes... only £45. Yer man Petesy reckons they're the biz for UK winter.

[chris]

Yeah that's all this was meant to be, a chance to test out kit and get cold and wet in bonnie Scotland! The cairngorms are looking good.

[Matthew]

Matthew, look away now, worried you might get too excited by the brand name

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Ha ha very good. I just like their stuff, it works for me.

[twentyclicks]

Yeah that's all this was meant to be, a chance to test out kit and get cold and wet in bonnie Scotland! The cairngorms are looking good.

I've never been there so that would be brilliant.  I saw a photo of the Cairngorm plateau the other day - it really is a wild area.

[LandyLiam]

Why hasn't anyone mentioned skiing yet  not really a need for that on a NI forum  :'( I could be tempted by a weekends snowboarding course, I've seen them advertised at Aviemore for about £150 (with hostel accomodation, buts thats too soft for you lot )

[MG1]

Aviemore and the Cairngorms are amazing. I've stayed in Aviemore bout 5 or 6 times. The activities in the area are amazing. Its a mountain sport mecca. 

I think we need a meet to arrange a route for both groups and see what everyone wants to get out of the trip?

Oh aye i've the go ahead so i am in.

[RedLeader]

Cairngorms must be a right drive from Stranraer

[chris]

Aviemore and the Cairngorms are amazing. I've stayed in Aviemore bout 5 or 6 times. The activities in the area are amazing. Its a mountain sport mecca.  

I think we need a meet to arrange a route for both groups and see what everyone wants to get out of the trip?

Oh aye i've the go ahead so i am in.

Sounds good.
Everyone who is provisionally up for this add your name to the list and we can sort groups locations etc from there

Chris
MG1
Landyliam
Twenty clicks
J (?)
Suspect monkey (?)

Cairngorms must be a right drive from Stranraer

[Tim]

I'm definitely up to this but will have to wait and see what I can afford once you get more solid plans sorted out. Haven't got much experience in the climbing department yet and I'm not sure winter in Scotland would be the time or place to learn, as much as I'd like to. If I have the money then I'll definitely be in for something though.

[Scribble]

Hopefully get a bit of practice in the snow this wkend if it arrives in the mournes , my mate txt me to say rathfriland had a light coating this morning 

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