Alpine Orientation Weekend
Your Guide on Mont Blanc
23 May 2009
This familiarisation day is for you if you have never been to the Alps before, to make sure you know what to expect. The weekend is based in Tideswell, the 'capital' of the Peak District and is open to participants in Jagged Globe Alpine Courses. If you have questions about any aspect of climbing in the Alps, you are welcome to come along. Matt Parkes and Roger Mear (see below) will run the day and attendance is free of charge, but you need to book accommodation separately and pay for your lunch in Tideswell. For registration and details of the venue, travel and accommodation, please contact the Jagged Globe office.
Programme
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 09.00 - 09.30 | Registration. Tea and coffee whilst the group assembles. |
| 09.30 - 10.15 | A general synopsis of Alpine Climbing |
| 10.15 - 11.00 | Alpine climbing areas and Jagged Globe course venues. Grades and Ethics. |
| 11.00 - 11.15 | Break. Tea and coffee. |
| 11.15 - 12.00 | Equipment and Mountain Huts. |
| 12.00 - 12.30 | How fit do I have to be? |
| 12.30 - 13.00 | Travel to the Alps and Insurance issues. |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Lunch. |
| 14.00 - 16.00 | Outside session. Ropework. |
| 16.00 - 16.30 | Questions. Tea and coffee. |
| Sunday | |
| 09.30 - 16.00 | Walk or scramble in the Peak District for those who would like to join. |
Your hosts
Alpine Orientation weekend - Tideswell Church