Last year I bought some winter boots, crampons and an ice axe and had some fun on easy winter ridges. (Striding Edge, Swirral Edge & Daear Ddu Ridge all grade one - Swirral edge the only one that involved any 'climbing')
This year I'd love to have a go at something harder but (having young kids and depressingly busy work life) don't think I'll be able to gain the skills to safely go out with my (equally inexperienced) regular partner.
Any hows, I was think of trying to sway wife/friends/family etc. to give my xmas/birthday contributions towards a guided day - hopefully doing something fun and a bit harder than I could myself.
So 4 questions:
Location: Don't think I'll blag enough away time to get away to Scotland so maybe Lakes or Wales - but then I guess the weather will be fickle? Best location?
Month: Best to wait till Late Jan / Feb?
Expectations: What kind of kind of experience might I enjoy best? What would it be reasonable to expect to be lead on a one day thing. How much should I expect to pay.
Recommendations: Re. guide. I have done a bit of random google search but personal recommendations would be welcome.
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