 Private
mountain guiding is an alternative to attending a mountaineering
course of fixed duration with other people, sometimes of mixed
ability, the option of private mountain and instruction guiding
is available. The advantage being that individuals or small
groups can aim at their specific requirements through a customer
led package of activities. This often suits the person who
has limited time available and cannot fit into the structured
course dates. Anything from a few hours to a multi-day programme
can be arranged, mid-week or weekends.
Groups are usually small, from one to six people
depending on the activity. Activities can range from mountaineering
to climbing, in Britain (winter or summer) or the Alps.
 Certain
climbs in the Alps may carry a difficulty surcharge. Approaches
to huts or climbs on the day previous to an ascent are charged
at the full rate. In the event of really poor weather, when
it would be foolhardy to leave the valley an alternative date
or refund of guiding fees is offered in Britain. If a route
in Britain cannot be completed due to poor weather or mountain
conditions, having ascended to the base of the climb a 25%
refund will be made on the daily rate. In the Alps a 50% refund
is made on a daily basis during poor weather when it is not
possible to leave the valley and agreed alternatives are not
available.
U.K. 2009
- One person 190.00
- Two people 200.00
- Three people 220.00
- Four people 240.00
- Five people 250.00
- Six people 270.00
Alps 2009
- One person 280.00
 Two
people 290.00 - Three people 300.00
- Four people 310.00
In the Alps the Guides expenses (on the
mountain) should be covered (hut +meals + cable car). Accommodation
and travel expenses when working away from Fort William (e.g.
Skye) should also be covered in Scotland. A non-returnable
deposit of 50% is required to secure a guide. The remainder
should be paid on arrival. Cancellation insurance is strongly
recommended.
Climbing in the Alps
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