Rob Johnson
Mountaineering Instructor (MIC)
& International Mountain Leader
 
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Rob, I thought that after my 4th fantastic course that it was high time that I join the ranks of satisfied punters and send you a note of formal thanks…..
Firstly, I must say that you make what can be sometimes be a daunting prospect (for example learning to climb for the 1st time) both very enjoyable and on contemplation seem like “a walk in the park”.
It has been a real joy and education to benefit from your relaxed but innately observant tuition. With your guidance it has really empowered me to strike out safely into new areas of mountains and hills with a new found confidence that I would have never of thought possible. Anyone wanting to learn new skills or develop their existing ones simply couldn’t do any better but benefit from some of your expertise and guidance. -Looking forward to seeing you in the Cuillins in May!
All the best - Stuart - Navigation & Hill Skills, Intro to Climbing, Intro to Scrambling & Winter Skills Weekend - Jan 2010

Hi Rob - Just wanted to say thanks for a great weekend! We both really enjoyed it and learned a great deal indeed. You are a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and obviously enjoy what you do - well why wouldn't you! It was a very long drive back on Sunday (and Monday) and I am covered head to toe in bruises - but it was still excellent! Thanks once again and we will definitely be joining you again at some point!

Suzie and Paul - Winter Skills Weekend Jan 09


Rob hi, Sam and I received the CD with the pictures of the winter skills weekend
this morning and I just wanted to write to let you know what a wonderful
time we had. The instruction was first class, the setting was amazing
and we had a great time and had our aspirations totally met and
exceeded. I'm still assimilating the information passed on by yourself
and have found a new confidence to be able to look up at the winter
hills and not feel like its beyond us now. I also felt that we came
away having gained not just the skills but some new friends which is
always a huge bonus. In addition to all this we'd like to undertake the intro to scrambling
course with yourself. Thanks once more. Nik and Sam Winter Skills 2008

"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thanks very much for a great 5 days on your Scottish Winter Skills Course. I learnt a great deal and was impressed you even organised the weather". TP Dec 05

"Just wanted to say thank you for a great winter skills week! I felt I learnt a great deal about the skills required to place myself in a winter environment in the mountains. This course was a perfect introduction before completing my first mountaineering trip to the Alpsthis summer. I would strongly recommend this course to anybody in a similar situation. The course was tailored to compensate for the members current knowledge, fitness and experience so the week was always geared to be learning new skills. A big thanks, keep in touch and look forward to completing a course with you soon. Ice climbing I think!
P.S I'm still not convinced that the pasta water should be used for hot chocolate! All the best Rob.  Ben Potts- Winter Skills February 2007".

"Rob,I just wanted to say thinks for your time during the Winter Skills course that recently we took with you. It went about as perfectly as we could have wished. I particularly liked the way that you took us through a range of learning in a very practical way, everything from diet through to a gradual and progressive development of technical skills, often without us actually realising how much we had learned until we practised again the following day. And of course, it was fun as well.We are now thinking about next steps and of course, how we engage you further.Thanks again and all the very best" Graham winter skills Feb 07

Thank you for the winter skills week it was absolutely fantastic. Once again thankyou and I will see you in April - Jason - Winter Skills 2008

     
   
 
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Ice Climbing in Rjukan, Norway

Location: Rjukan, Norway
Price: £750 per person
Ratio: 1:2
Length: 5 days trip

Course Summary
This is a week long trip to the ice climbing capital of Europe. The ice routes here are justifiably famous and offer superb climbing with walk ins that are often only 5-10 minutes from the car!

We fly out on a Monday morning and have three and a half days climbing with a rest day on the Friday for you to do as you please before we fly home. In 2010 we spent the morning skiing at a local resort that offered incredible powder and almost no other people!

Rjukan offers water ice climbing from grade 2 (Scottish grade 3) upwards and we spend the week climbing a wealth of grades to suit your ability and aspirations. It is not uncommon to climb as many routes in a day as you would climb in a week in Scotland!

Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for anyone that has done one of our winter climbing or mountaineering courses and wants to tackle some steep ice and/or push their grade. This is a great place to get mileage to boost confidence and skills. If you have done our 5 day learn to lead winter climbing course then you can also get on the sharp end.


See more photos from our 2010 trip here

You Tube Film of our trip in 2010:

 

What about accommodation?
We rent an apartment for the week and share the costs. This normally works out at about £250 per person.

What is included in the course cost?
The course fee includes the instruction only. When you book you will receive a set of course notes and a comprehensive kit list.
In addition to accommodation we share a hire car which works out at about £100 each.

 

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Course type Location Price Quantity  
Ice Climbing in Rjukan   £750 per person