The Slovakia Alpine Expedition 2013

    The Slovakia Alpine Expedition - February Remedy 2013

     

     

    Leader Details

     

    Please click here for a complete biography of Ian Carter, the leader from Outlook Expeditions.

     

    Kit List Information

     

    The January sales are a great time to get equipment. Please click here for a full kit list. Make sure though you hang on to your receipts, as Ian will be able to take a look at the equipment on Thursday 17th January and let you know if they will be suitable for the type of activities we will be undertaking.

     

    Trip Background

     

    Open to all year groups, this high altitude expedition will take you deep into the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. You will be based in remote mountain huts and trained in a range of Alpine techniques, including mountaineering, snowshoeing, ice climbing and cross-country skiing.

     

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    A detailed presentation and Q&A session for parents & boys was held in the Montgomery Room at 7pm on Wednesday 26th September. A further meeting for parents will happen on Thursday 17th January (at 6pm).

     

    Application Details

     

    Detailed information about the expedition, including payment instructions can be found by clicking here. Please note, payment is via the Outlook Expeditions website (using the reference P13FCK3) and an additional £50 cheque is required payable to St Paul's School (as part of an emergency contingency fund - if unspent this will be returned to parents).

     

    Expedition Details

     

    Dates: Spring Term Remedy 2013 (Half-term) Saturday 16th to Saturday 23rd February

    School Leader: Mr Alexander Isaac (apdi@stpaulsschool.org.uk)

    Cost: £1450 (including training, accommodation, flights, medical insurance, travel and food)

    Main equipment needed: Sleeping bag, 4 season winter boots, warm ski jacket/salopettes, thermals, gloves (inner & outer), hat, gaiters and ski goggles (a full kit list will be issued closer to the time)

    Training: Provided by Outlook Expeditions

    Transport: Plane, bus and your own two feet

    Sign-up: Begins after the 26th September and is on a first-come basis

    Explore Strbske Pieso Lake using cross-country skis

    Provisional Itinerary (weather dependent):

     

    Day 1

    Fly to Krakow in Poland and take a bus ride across the border into Slovakia, staying the night in Tatranska Lomnica

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    Day 2

    Undertake a snowy trek to the remote mountain hut where you will be based for the next few days

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    Day 3-6

    Training, exploring and climbing within the region using crampons, ice axe and snowshoes, before eventually hiking down and relaxing in a thermal pool

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    Day 7

    Explore the stunning frozen Strbske Pieso Lake by cross-country skis

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    Day 8

    Return to Krakow and fly home
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    Main equipment needed: Sleeping bag, 4 season winter boots, warm ski jacket/salopettes, thermals, gloves (inner & outer), hat, gaiters and ski goggles (a full kit list will be issued closer to the time)

    Training: Provided by Outlook Expeditions

    Transport: Plane, bus and your own two feet

    Explore Strbske Pieso Lake using cross-country skis

    Explore Strbske Pieso Lake using cross-country skis