Classic Winter Climbing

Choose from either two days or five days of classic winter climbing at about grade III and IV. Join an experienced winter climbing guide and enjoy the best winter routes possible in the weather and climbing conditions at the time.

Have a go at those classic routes you have always wanted to do but never quite managed. Routes such as Tower Ridge, Crowberry Gully, Green Gully, Number Three Gully Buttress, Raeburn's Route and North Buttress on Buachaille Etive Mor might be what you get up to in the week. The ratio for this is two people with one guide and previous climbing experience is essential.

If you would prefer to learn the skills to tackle classic routes independently we can do this too. Take a look at our Winter Climbing Progression Courses page for more information.

We can run private Winter Climbing Progression courses on any day of the week and these can be tailored to suit your aspirations and previous experience. G et in touch to check our availability and make a booking.

Prices
What's Included
Kit

2 Days Classic Winter Climbing
£380 per person
Maximum ratio 1:2
20th to 21st January 2024 - 1 SPACE
10th to 11th February 2024 - 2 SPACES
24th to 25th February 2024 - 2 SPACES
9th to 10th February 2024 - 2 SPACES

5 Days Classic Winter Climbing
£950 per person
Maximum ratio 1:2
12th to 16th February 2024 - 2 SPACES
26th February to 1st March 2024 - 2 SPACES

Private Guiding
Prices are per day:
1 person - £300
2 people - £325
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.

To make sure you get the most out of your day we've included the following:

Kit list
Helmet and harness
Ropes and technical equipment
Safety Brief
Experienced Mountaineering Instructor
Action photos

You will need to organise accommodation, lunch, personal equipment and insurance.

The weather in the Scottish mountains can change in a matter of minutes. Snow is likely and it can regularly feel as cold as -20 degrees Celsius on the summits. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.

To wear
Thermal base layers – polyester or woollen, no cotton
Warm fleece
Walking trousers – no jeans
Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer
Waterproof jacket and trousers with side zips
Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended)
Stiff walking boots – B2 or B3 rated

Other equipment
Rucksack – roughly 35 litres
Technical ice axes and crampons
Helmet and harness
Belay plate and carabiner
Lunch and spare food
1 litre flask or water bottle
Headtorch
Ski goggles
Map and compass
Whistle
Walking poles (recommended but not essential)
Sunglasses & sun cream
Mobile phone in a waterproof case
Camera
Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one

If you need winter equipment Scottish Mountain Hire in Fort William hire out winter boots, crampons and ice axes. They can also supply 30 litre rucksacks and clear goggles. Please contact them directly to book:
info@mountainhire.co.uk | +44 (0) 7752587388