Guiding in the Lakes
Climbed lots indoors and want to have a go outside? Been climbing with friends and want to learn to lead? Want to undertake some of the classic Lakeland climbs but don’t have the skills or confidence? Almost ready for an assessment but would like a refresher? Whatever your skills level and ambition, I can help you to achieve your goals. You make a booking for the date(s) you want, and the size of your group will determine the kind of challenges you can undertake.
If you have an idea and don’t see it listed below, don’t be limited - please talk to me!
Ratios and Routes
The maximum ratio for each activity is shown after the title. By working with individuals and small groups, I can ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, and that each person is given enough attention to ensure a good level of learning throughout the session.
Dates
I am available as follows for guiding in the Lakes:
June 2010: 28-30
September 2010: 30
October 2010: 1-15
Guiding fees
The following charges are per instructor per day or half day:
1:1 - £180 per full day, £115 per half day
1:2 - £200 per full day, £125 per half day
1:3 - £220 per full day, £135 per half day
1:4 - £240 per full day, £145 per half day
1:5 - £260 per full day, £155 per half day
1:6 - £280 per full day, £165 per half day
1:7, 1:8, 1:9 and 1:10 - £300 per full day, £175 per half day
The Activities
Rock Climbing
Whatever your experience and level of ability, we can choose climbs to challenge and stretch you. We will take you to a mountain crag offering long adventurous routes (max 1:3), or to a smaller friendlier venue (max 1:10), depending on your aims, ambitions and group size.
Abseiling (max 1:10)
Abseiling is a popular and exciting activity. It can be combined with rock climbing to give a full climbing experience.
Gorge Walking/Ghyll Scrambling (max 1:10)
Hopping boulder to boulder, wading through pools, climbing up waterfalls - this is a fun activity! How wet you get is optional - some people limit it to below the knees, others like to get completely soaked.
Classic Lakeland Scrambles (max 1:6)
Exciting routes up beautiful Lakeland mountains, eg Jack's Rake on Pavey Ark in the Langdale Valley.
Classic Lakeland Walks (max 1:12)
Discover some of the classic walking routes in the Lakeland mountains, such as the Fairfield Horseshoe, the Scafells from Eskdale, Bowfell via The Band, Striding Edge on Helvellyn.
Alpine Dreamers (max 1:6)
Pre-Alpine training for aspiring Alpinists, including crevasse rescue, ropework, and use of specialist equipment. Snow is not needed - we can simulate conditions using rock faces.
Winter Walking Skills (also in Scotland) (max 1:10)
The basics of ice axe and crampon use, mapwork, and navigation, for summer walkers who want to venture out in winter.
Snow & Ice Climbing (also in Scotland) (max 1:4)
Advanced winter techniques for adventurous beginners through to experienced climbers. See also the Scottish Winter Guiding page for more info.
Accommodation
See the Travel to and Accommodation in the Lake District page for ideas.
Equipment
We provide all the specialist equipment for each activity. Each participant must come to the activity with the correct clothing - we will advise you about this when you book. See the links page for equipment shops.
Insurance
We recommend that you have adequate insurance cover - standard holiday insurance does not cover for adventurous activities. Try the British Mountaineering Council, tel 0161 445 6111.
Booking Conditions
Please send a non-refundable 50% deposit cheque with your booking form. The balance of the fee will be due 14 days before the date of the guiding. If the booking is made within 14 days of the guiding start date, please send the full fee with the booking form. If you cancel for any reason and we cannot fill your date, we will expect you to pay the full fee as arranged and claim from the insurance company as appropriate. If we fill your date, we will refund your fee less the deposit. If we cancel, we will refund any money paid in full.