Climbing in the Chamonix Alps
Mountaingirl runs fun and challenging climbing workshops and
bespoke guiding for women of all skill levels in the UK and in
the Chamonix Alps. It was started to encourage more women
to get out and enjoy the mountains, improve their climbing (or
even just give it a try) and foster self-reliance, safety and
confidence in the hills. And have loads of fun at the same
time.
Whether you're a complete novice or experienced leader,
Mountaingirl courses can help improve your climbing (or introduce
you to a new area of climbing you'd like to even just try) ,
be it alpine rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, trad
climbing or bouldering. We're also happy to arrange bespoke guiding
for you, for a tailor-made fit. Some of our clients just
want to start learning with us at a local climbing wall and we
help others prepare for Himalayan expeditions, so there is a
broad range of experience levels ... we've even had clients aged
16 to 62 so you're never too old (or young) to start climbing.
 The
courses are ultra fun and lively, but are also special in that
we have a smaller numbers of clients per course (usually a maximum
of 4-6 climbers)... so you can get the very most out of your
course, benefitting from both great tuition and a personalised
approach based completely around your experience, wishes and
goals. During the day you'll climb amidst jaw-droppingly
beautiful alpine scenery, and in the evening before dinner, you
can take part in optional evening theory discussions which cover
important basics like avalanche awareness, how to use avalanche
transceivers (ARVAs), glacier travel and crevasse rescue,
anchors, and loads of other valuable information.
This year the Mountaingirl courses are held in a range of
places like on the beaches of Sardinia, where you can learn to
lead on sport routes and improve your technique (whilst getting
a good tan, having fabulous meals and good wine in the
evening, of course), Intro to Ice Climbing long weekends
and week-long and weekend courses in alpine rock climbing and
mountaineering, all held in Chamonix. In the UK, courses
include one-day boulder technique workshops held in Wales
and on the Peak District Gritstone, and "Learn to Love Trad"
courses where you can learn to place - and really trust- traditional
protection like cams and nuts, as well as learn everything you
ever wanted to know about anchors but were afraid to ask.
It's not all hard graft on the mountain, though. Most importantly,
it's also a great time out, where you'll not only learn valuable
skills, but also make new friends, laugh a lot and be inspired
by other climbers around you, in a truly amazing mountain environment.
Our courses are taught by top female UIAGM fully-qualified
mountain guides, so that you get the highest-quality training
and guiding available... by people who also happen to be some
of the world's best (and nicest) climbers, too. The guides are
all hand-picked for their climbing talent as much as for their
great personalities. And you needn't worry about being
just "dragged up a hill". The guides constantly
teach you relevant skills throughout the courses, so you can
start to build up a solid base of knowledge and experience to
rely on as you progress in your climbing once the course is over.
And, they'll keep you laughing and feeling confident if you are
ever nervous, and they will always encourage you and help
keep you going if you ever think you can't. Chamonix
offers plenty of routes that are easy and suitable for beginners
as well as plenty of routes that keep a pro climber on their
toes too. Your guide will always pick routes for you that are
appropriate for your experience and fitness, so you don't have
to worry about being in over your head.
So, for more information, have a look on www.mountaingirl.eu,
or give us a call anytime on 0033 (0) 632 72 8234 or 0044 (0)
7957 230 995.
See you out on the Hill.
Chamonix Links
For more information on Chamonix
visit www.chamonix.eu.com
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