Summer Ben Alder Bike n Hike 4 day Expedition
A pleasant if long trek in and out of a superb remote and wild area, with the first day to mountain bike in from Dalwhinnie to the site of the old Cula bothy. Pitch camp then bag Carn Dearg (1034m) above the camp site.
Over the following 2 days bag Ben Alder (1148m) via either the short or long Leachas. Beinn Bheoil (1019m), Aonach Beag (1116m), Geal Charn (1132m). On the 4th day pack up camp and if time on the way out pick off the Farr which at 911m is just short of Munro status.
The course This 4 day expedition you will need personal clothing and backpacking (sleeping bag, 65+li rucksack, head torch, spare clothing, etc.). We will supply mountain bikes, tents, roll mat, stove, gas, food, K/F/S, plate, cup, bowel. Meet Dalwhinnie railway station. Providing an opportunity to bag 7 remote Munros.
Moderate / Strenuous mountain days.
Ben Alder Course Dates
2025 TBC
By arrangement for 2 or more
Winter courses in the Winter Ben Alder Range
This is an exciting and remote feeling expedition under winter conditions.
We will look at uses of ice axe, crampons, snowshoes, navigation, snow structure and weather.
Strenuous mountain days
Ben Alder Winter Course Dates
2024/25 TBC
By arrangement for 4 or more