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Free Mountain & Paddling Days - ULLSWATER WALKING FESTIVAL
Mountains to Water is running free walking and canoeing days during the Ullswater walking festival. If you would like to be guided or have free instruction either in the mountains or on the Lake please email or call us to book. Places are limited, so it really is first come first served.
You will be guided by our fully qualified staff and all safety equipment will be provided, all we ask is that you bring your own food and drinks. You will be under Mountains to Water insurance while taking part.
Details of the free events:
| Date | Time | Details | Places Available |
28th Sept 2010 |
09:30 -16:30 | Helvellyn via the edges ie- Striding and Swirral. we will include mountain navigation training and an intro to mountain scrambling | 10 |
29th Sept 2010 |
09:00 - 16:30 | Open Canoe Skills & Discovering Ullswater Lake from a Canoe | 8 |
30th Sept 2010 |
09:00 - 16:30 | Summer Mountain Skills Training in the following- Navigation, Basic rope work, general mountain safety, Full day in the high mountains. | 10 |
30th Sept 2010 |
18:30 - 22:30 | Night Navigation Training, the only way to learn how to navigate at night is by doing it...... | 8 |
Our Canoe / Kayak Fleet is Expanding!
We have just purchased another canoe trailer and 4 new venture ranger 16ft canoes, this will allow us to have greater flexibility on our challenge events.
New sea kayaks, in addition to our current range of sea kayaks ie Nigel Dennis Explorer singles and doubles, Valley Q-boat and Wilderness systems Tempest. we have added 4 Dagger Alchem, these kayaks are only 14ft long but are still a full sea going kayak, this will help with either novice paddlers or smaller framed people who would normally struggle with the larger 17ft kayaks.
NEW WEB-SITE
Mountains to Water has just launched a new web-site dedicated to Challenge Events. Please check it out at www.ukchallenges.co.uk
MONT BLANC ASCENT 2010 - 4807 METRES
Dates: 27th Aug to 5th Sept
Group size: 8-10
Duration: 10 days
Geared towards experienced winter hill walkers this trip offers spectacular alpine trekking with superb panoramic views culminating with the ascent of Europe's highest peak. This is a small group excursion that may be customized in accordance with the requirements of the group.
Spaces are limited so please contact us for further information and to express your interest.
The Snow Has Arrived...
Outstanding!! The coverage of snow and ice over the last few weeks has turned the Lake District and Pennine Hills into a winter play ground, so far we have been able to run our winter skills courses here in the Lakes. The Ice climbing has been fantastic and as for ski touring it has been amazing.
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Canoe Adventures In Scotland
Mountains to Water run a number of Canoe Expeditions in Scotland either day trips or overnight wild camps. Our latest trip was paddling Loch Etive with a family group. Don't be put off by the Scottish Midge....... They are not that bad really!! Catching and eating freshly caught fish and mussels while wild camping is a truly outstanding experience.
Alpine Adventures
Mountains to Water has just returned from a great trip to the Swiss Alps, We based ourselves in the Saas Fee area. The group climbed three 4000m peaks (Allalinhorn 4027m, Strahlhorn 4190m & Weissmies 4023m). We also had a couple of days tackling some of the finest Via Ferratas Switzerland has to offer, including Jegihorn 3206m.
New Waterproofs For Clients!
We have just purchased a number of outer shells for our clients, after testing a number of jackets during the winter, we have chosen the Rain Shadow from Patagonia. We found that it's H2No fabric performed the best, being 100% waterproof and breathable.
New Additions To Our Canoe Fleet
We have recently added 2 x Old Town Discovery 174 to our canoe fleet, these will be a great addition as they have three seats, which will give us greater flexibility on some of our events.
