For 2009 we are planning to do
a single tour in spring and three tours in autumn. Dates
will be confirmed as soon as possible. Tentative dates for
the spring tour are March 25th to April 4th and the autumn
tours will be between October 10th and November 20th. We
shall wait until the dates of the pre-PWC competition are
decided before confirming the autumn dates as we don't want
another clash.
The cost of each tour will be approximately 1100 GBP. The
price includes seven days of guiding. If the weather allows
for more flyable days (which is likely) we shall arrange
pilots' transport to take off and advise on possible flight
plans. For a supplementary fee, we can guide them on their
chosen routes, including a possible wild vol bivouac.
Prices will depend on the planned routes and client ratios.
The price also includes breakfast, dinner, accommodation
and transport to take off for the length of the course.
Because we tend to be flying all day lunch doesn't normally
happen - we go somewhere for chai, a snack and a debrief
after we land.
The cost of any unplanned retrieves is not included in the
price. They are unlikely. If, however, they do happen they
can get relatively expensive (landing in the wrong valley
over the back can add several hours onto a retrieve) but
reasonable shared out among everyone. We don't want
financial considerations to limit where we take you!