Festival Workshops - Bùthan-obrach na FèiseOur popular Mountain Skills Workshops give you the chance to develop your skills and confidence in winter conditions. Choose from Avalanche Awareness, Winter Walking Skills and Winter Climbing workshops.
The Ice Factor brings you great taster sessions on the rock and on their amazing indoor ice wall throughout the festival and NEW for 2007, special junior 'Taste the Rock' sessions for under 16s.
Join the No Fuss team for a mountain-biking workshop on the fun 'Ten under the Ben' loop at Leanachan Forest, Nevis Range. Tackle one of the best trails in the area and pick up some great tips to improve your biking.
If you're an aspiring writer, join author Linda Cracknell on a Writer's Walk & Workshop in the inspirational setting of Glen Nevis.
Mountain Skills WorkshopsOur
Choose from:
Winter Climbing
The prices include instruction and use of the Nevis Range Gondola. You need to provide your own equipment which can be hired at Ellis Brigham or Nevisport in Fort William and personal accident insurance which you can get through The B.M.C. To book your place on a workshop please e-mail mike@abacusmountaineering.com with your name, address and telephone number and the workshop you would like to attend, or phone 01397 772466.
Ice Factor Workshops
Taste the Rock Your chance to try rock climbing on our indoor walls (up to 50ft high). We'll look at tying on, belaying and movement on the rock. 12:30 - 14:30 daily from Sat 9th February to Sat 01 March. Price: £20 or £15 for Mountain Festival ticket-holders (includes hire of rock shoes, harness and helmet).
NEW for 2007 - Junior Taste the Rock Why should the adults have all the fun?! For the 2007 festival, we're introducing special 'Taste the Rock' introductory sessions designed for beginners aged 7 to 15 years old. 10:30-12:00, 16:00-17:30 every day throughout the festival. Price: £15 (includes hire of rock shoes, harness and helmet).
Hit the Ice Fancy a bash on the ice wall? Need a few pointers to get you going? 'Hit the Ice' workshops at The Ice Factor give you an introduction to the wierd world of vertical ice climbing with the security and supervision of their expert staff. Sessions run from Saturday 17th February to Saturday 3rd March, at 14:25 to 17:15 and cost £45 or £40 for Film Festival ticket holders. Adult beginners only (age 16+). Price includes hire of all equipment (boots, crampons, harness, helmet, axes and gloves).
Taste the Rock AND Hit the Ice Why not make a day of it and try both? Combine both workshops for a fantastic introduction to indoor rock and ice climbing. Learn movement skills and basic ropework on the rock, then apply them on the ice. Suitable for adult beginners (age 16+). Times as above. Price: £65 or £55 for Mountain Festival ticket-holders.
Contact The Ice Factor direct for more info on all workshops and to book - www.ice-factor.co.uk or call 01855 831100.
Kayaking Workshops - workshops now fullSaturday 16th and Sunday 17th February
We're delighted to announce kayaking workshops with world-famous kayaker Corran Addison, who is also guest speaker at the paddlesports evening on Saturday 16th.
Working with small groups (max 8 people) on a local river, Corran will share his knowledge and experience on key aspects of river running. Participants must be at least competent Grade 4 paddlers with a solid roll. Depending on weather conditions and group interests and ability, the workshops may also include playboating or creeking.
We are looking for participants who are keen to access some expert tuition but happy to go with the flow to a certain extent as regards the arrangements. We can guarantee a good day but can’t be too prescriptive right now.
The workshops will be run on rivers around Fort William. To give you a flavour, possible venues include:
Participants will be expected to get to and from the chosen river for 10am with appropriate kit (including safety gear). The aim will be to finish around 2pm. The cost of the workshop is £30 per person. Locations and the exact details of the workshops will be finalised by the weekend and all participants will be kept informed so they know what kit / boats to bring.
If you have any questions or would like to book please email: bidthomas@hotmail.com
Writers' Walk and Workshop
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Mountain Skills Workshops are run in conjunction with 
Workshops will also be available on request for those with prior winter walking experience.
For 2008 the Ice Factor will again be running a series of Indoor Rock and Ice Climbing Workshops, aimed at those new to the climbing world. Maximum of 6 people to instructor. 
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