It’s interseason in the Alps, and all the huts and cable cars (and our Alpine office) are closed for maintenance and holidays, many of you have been in contact about training for the forthcoming winter. If you have a gap in your diary, we are running an extra Lake District based Alpine Preparation & Training Weekend on the 5 & 6 November, as all our other scheduled dates are already full. These are a great way to kick start your hill training, get some tips on equipment and training schedules, and to improve your hill skills; https://www.icicle-mountaineering.ltd.uk/UKtraining.shtml