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Have anyone been accepted for either of the Conville Courses for ladies in the Chamonix in July? I've been offered the 9-11 July (course M), but unfortunately the friend I applied with didn't get in. I know of one other person on the 12-14th (course O), anyone else?

I should be accepting if the flights aren't too expensive, and will probably go a day early on the 8th, but not much longer than that so I don't have to take too much leave.

In reply to cider nut: Hi, I'm going on the 12th-14th one (course O) and have a friend who's doing the non-girlie one from the 9th-11th. We were hoping to get on the same dates as we are travelling together but now i will have a few days on my lonesome while he is on his course.

Is anyone else on course O planning to get there a few days early and wanting to do some sport climbing/ walking before the course?

Jade

In reply to Pink pants:

I'd be up for doing something on the 8th.
You might also want to get in touch with Will_he_fall: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=183049&v=1#2642622

In reply to cider nut:
I got turned down...obviously too much of an old broiler. Know of a guy going on the 12th to 14th course...he is very excited!

In reply to cider nut:
Hi, I'm that friend that Pink Pants refers to. I'm on the mixed course 9th-11th ('cos I'm not a lady!) and have been looking at flights etc but can't find anything as cheap as I was hoping for.

Was anyone thinking of driving and wanted a couple of people to share the cost/driving (insurance can be arranged and paid for)? Is around 650 miles from the London area and takes around 10 hours from Calais.

Was thinking about going on the 7th so as to have as much of the 8th to hire kit and not be too rushed.

In reply to Pink pants:
Hey,
im on the f 12-14 course. I was planning on being in Cham around the 10th, but have no transport booked yet. I would be up for some climbing or wandering around before hand.

Caz

In reply to Dr Fran:

Shame that you didn't get in. I'm quite chuffed that I got accepted, although got to check how much it'll all cost before I say yes.

In reply to olibear2:

I'd be up for sharing a car, but wasn't planning on staying after the 11th. I'll consider all options though.

In reply to cider nut: I wouldn't worry too much about finding people to climb with. My mate didn't get on the same course as me either a couple of years back, so I just did the course met and climbed with loads of cool new people and then my mate joined me a week later. Oh and I know you don't want to take too much time off but its definitely worth sticking around for a bit after the course to practice your new skills and climb some top routes!

In reply to cider nut:

I am on the course from the 12-14th. I will be going out on the monday or tuesday and would be up for car sharing, but i need to be abck the following sunday night.

In reply to cider nut: I didn't get onto a female course but am on the other 9-11 July one too(course E i believe)

Is anybody on the mixed course F - 12-14?

In reply to cider nut:

Your favourite Bristolians will be out there if you need some advice etc.


I'm not an alpinist, so someone will prob correct me. But is it possible to 'Do something' in a day in the alps?

In reply to Imperium:


Somebody above suggested walking or sport climbing

May get in touch with the lads, ta.

In reply to cider nut:


Ah, I get ya!


Do so, I'm sure they'll be falling over themselves to help you!

In reply to cider nut:

You should definitely think of staying out for a while after your course. All the information will be fresh in your mind, you'll be confident and have ready to hand partners - it doesn't get better than that! You'll really want to go and do some routes on your own, so allow at least a few days (if not a week) at the end.

It's easy to do something in a day in the Alps - the bigger peaks take at least a couple of days, but there are plenty of things to do by taking the first lift, and you'll be back down the same evening.

In reply to cider nut:

I'm on the 16th to 18th july course
sounds like there'll be lots of people out there, and more girls than normal
should make for some quality climbing
see you on the campsite!

In reply to cider nut:

I'm on the mixed course 9-11 July, flying out on the 8th. I've got flights booked back on the 17th, and my mate didn't get on the course, so if anyone wants to do some climbing after the course, that would be wicked.

Cheers

Ben