Hi All,

For those who are heading to Fort William for Nev’s week and for those who intend heading to the mountains in winter conditions, there will be a talk at the Red Lion at West Bromwich B71 1RH on Monday 7th February at 8pm. Ask for the 'party room' (not really a party or even cheese and wine).

The main topics to be covered are:

• Selection and organisation of personal kit appropriate to winter hill walking
• Use of crampons in ascent/descent
• Personal movement skills on snow, including kicking steps and using the ice axe for walking, self-belay, cutting steps, and self-arrest
• Emergency procedures
• Avalanche awareness and safe route choice
• Core techniques of winter navigation.

If you are interested please contact Geordie Hind or Chris Dean