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Training for the Cullin Ridge (Sep 27) or Matterhorn (Sep 28)
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Training for the Cullin Ridge (Sep 27) or Matterhorn (Sep 28)

Hosted by Beyond the 3 Peaks....

Sunday 17 January 2027, 19:00Venue time (London)
Aviemore apartmentDirections
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Overview
This is a special event for those training for an attempt on the Cullin Ridge in September or the Matterhorn in 2028. There will be 3 days of training provided by British Mountain Guides on a 1:2 ratio.
Having at least one training event with the Guides is required before the Guides will accept you on a Matterhorn attempt.

Cost
The cost is £450 with £100 paid as a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit is only refundable if all places on the event are taken and another person will take your place.

The balance of £350 will need to be paid by 15 Nov.

Guides

The British Mountain Guides are provided by https://www.infinitymountainguides.com/ who have decades of experience between them

The cost of the Guides will be £2400 for 3 days of training based on 4 people at a 1:2 ratio. If there are 5 or 6 of us it will be £3600.

The Guides will be paid separately and will need to be paid by October.

What is included
Included in the price is:

Accommodation
Basic breakfasts (porridge with berries),
Sandwich stuff for lunch (add your own snacks and bars)
and a hearty evening meal (which someone will cook)

Excluded is other fruit, crisps, biscuits, cake and alcohol!

You will need

Clothing appropriate for winter conditions, including multiple pairs of gloves, hats
A warm, preferably synthetic, jacket you can fit over everything you will be wearing, including waterproofs
B2 boots and crampons
Ice axe
Harness, locking carabiner, 2 x HMS carabiners, belay plate and 3 x 120cm slings
Helmet
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Any questions please ask!
Phil

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