The fourth British Ski‐Mountaineering Symposium will be held at the National Mountain Centre, Plas y Brenin, in North Wales on 10th–11th December 2011.

The symposium is a weekend of expert speakers, practical Alpine skills sessions and seminars, equipment displays and sales, with after‐dinner guest speaker, Stephen Venables.

It aims to develop the skills and knowledge of participants, from seasoned mountaineers to newcomers to the sport, and to provide an opportunity for all to meet, share their experiences and plant the seeds for future expeditions.

Plas‐y‐Brenin, the National Mountain Centre in Snowdonia has extensive facilities including bed‐and‐breakfast accommodation (£19 – £31 pppn), several bars, dry ski slope, climbing walls etc.

A flexible programme of activities throughout the weekend caters for all levels of experience and energy, and represents great value for money.


Programme
 
Saturday 10 December
09:00 – 17:30 Programme of expert speakers.

Six illustrated lectures on topics including ski‐touring off the beaten track, the latest in ski‐touring equipment and technology, mountain medicine, group dynamics and decision‐making on tour.  There will be equipment displays and sales throughout the day.
Day ticket: £35, including lunch and refreshments.

19:00 – 21:45 Three‐course dinner, concluding with a lecture by Stephen Venables,who will reflect on his adventures from 48 years of ski‐touring, from the Engadine to South Georgia.
Evening ticket: £25 for dinner and lecture.

Sunday 11 December
09:30 – 15:30 Alpine skills sessions and seminars.

Select two from a programme of eight options. Practical skills sessions include a ski clinic, ropework, navigation skills and running avalanche rescue training. Seminars include organising remote expeditions, legal and insurance implications of serious incidents on tour, mountain medicine and dealing with difficult group situations. Numbers are restricted to ensure opportunity for hands‐on practice and discussion, so you are advised to book early!
Day ticket: £25, for 2 sessions/seminars including lunch and refreshments.

Book online here

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