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Classic Winter Climbing

CLASSIC WINTER CLIMBING

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. Get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.

If you're an experienced winter climber, climbing at about grade IV or V and looking to push on to the next grade, take a look at our Performance Winter Climbing Workshop which is taking place on the 20th and 21st  February 2021.
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Classic Winter Climbing Open Courses
£950 per person
​Maximum ratio 1:2

16th to 20th January 2023
13th to 17th February 2023
​13th to 17th March 2023
Private Guiding
Prices are per day:
​1 person - £275
2 people - £300
​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
  • 10% off at Cotswold Outdoor in Fort William
  • ​10% off at SYHA hostels
  • 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

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  • Home
  • Adventures
    • Ben Nevis >
      • Ben Nevis Mountain Track
      • Coire Leis
      • CMD Arete
      • Ledge Route
      • Tower Ridge
      • Ben Nevis Winter Ascent
      • Events and Challenges
    • Summer Guiding >
      • Glen Nevis Heritage Trail
      • Ring of Steall
      • Glen Coe Walks
      • Curved Ridge
      • Aonach Eagach
      • Rock Climbing
      • Sea Stack Odyssey
      • Private Guiding
    • Skye and the Cuillin Ridge >
      • Cuillin Ridge Traverse
      • Cuillin Munro Bagging
      • Inaccessible Pinnacle
    • Winter Guiding >
      • Winter Walking >
        • Winter Skills Courses
        • Guided Winter Walking
      • Winter Climbing >
        • Intro to Winter Climbing
        • Classic Winter Mountaineering
        • Winter Climbing Progression
        • Classic Winter Climbing
        • Guided Winter Climbing
        • Performance Winter Climbing Workshop
      • Women's Winter Courses >
        • Women's Winter Weekends
        • Women's Winter Festival
      • Skiing >
        • Intro to Ski Touring
        • Scottish Steep Skiing
        • Ropework for Skiers
      • Avalanche Awareness
      • Fort William Mountain Festival Workshops
    • Qualifications >
      • Mountain Leader Courses
      • Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award
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