Experiences with glenmore lodge courses ?

I would recomend them, it sounds like the course you are looking for.
Glenmore lodge are very professional. Of course, it depends on each
individual tuitor but I'd say go for it, it will be money well spent.

Angus

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Hi,

I'm thinking of taking the beginners winter walking course
organized by Glenmore Lodge. ( 5 day course) Probably in march.

I've done some walking & wild camping in Scotland before, but always
stayed down in the glens, except for the occasional pass to get
from one glen into the other. The reason being me having a healthy
fear of getting into trouble whilst walking alone on the hills.

I hope the course would give me some knowledge and confidence.

Does any one over here have any experience with Glenmore Lodge
courses ? Are they good-bad, expensive-cheap-worth every penny ?
What would the best period be ? Is march too late ?

Please let me know your thoughts !

Thanks

Koen.

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I'm thinking of taking the beginners winter walking course
organized by Glenmore Lodge. ( 5 day course) Probably in march.

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I hope the course would give me some knowledge and confidence.

Does any one over here have any experience with Glenmore Lodge
courses ? Are they good-bad, expensive-cheap-worth every penny ?
What would the best period be ? Is march too late ?

Given that Glenmore have the Cairngorms to do their courses in, no -
there is always going to be snow about at altitude. I always go to
Scotland in February in the hope of getting some sport and in the last
eight years only once have I felt taking the pointy things was a waste
of time.

The course is likely to cover micro-navigation, mountain safety and
survival in some detail as well as snow skills so it should equip you
for *walking* in any weather, so you'll have no excuse for avoiding
the tops in future. I did a similar course a few years ago and thought
it was worth every penny.
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"

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Does any one over here have any experience with Glenmore Lodge

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courses ?

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Hi Koen

I did the Winter Hill Skills Course at Glenmore in January a few years ago
and it was my introduction to the Cairngorms as much as the course content.
There is always good snow throughout the winter months at Glenmore.

I reckon the course was good value for money. All kit was provided. The
'Lodge' is very comfortable, serves good food and the bar has a great
selection of Scotch. Tea and cake on the last day is NOT to be missed! ;-)

To get to altitude quickly we used the chairlift then after a practical
introduction to micro-navigation and winter survival techniques in ideal
deep white stuff - I was asked to break the trail with the object of taking
'the class' up to the summit cairn on Cairngorm! The teaching paid off and,
after agreeing the bearing with the others, I managed to do just that even
in thigh-deep, soft, white snow. Did I mention it was done in a total
whiteout? :-)

The hot chocolate with brandy at the summit cafe went down a treat before we
descended to the Lodge.

Go for it and enjoy it.

--
Andy Crawford
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Andy Crawford said:

I did the Winter Hill Skills Course at Glenmore in January a few years ago

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To get to altitude quickly we used the chairlift

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The hot chocolate with brandy at the summit cafe went down a treat before we
descended to the Lodge.

Sadly these two options are no longer available due to the "closed"
funicular system.
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"

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The
'Lodge' is very comfortable, serves good food and the bar has a great
selection of Scotch.

You just convinced me... ;-)

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To get to altitude quickly we used the chairlift then after a practical
introduction to micro-navigation and winter survival techniques in ideal
deep white stuff - I was asked to break the trail with the object of taking
'the class' up to the summit cairn on Cairngorm! The teaching paid off and,
after agreeing the bearing with the others, I managed to do just that even
in thigh-deep, soft, white snow. Did I mention it was done in a total
whiteout? :-)

The hot chocolate with brandy at the summit cafe went down a treat before we
descended to the Lodge.

Go for it and enjoy it.

I think I will.

Thanks,

Koen.

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