Classic Winter Mountaineering
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Enjoy five days of guided classic winter mountaineering, single ice axe routes chosen to get the best out of the weather and conditions at the time.
Routes might include Ledge Route, Forcan Ridge, Curved Ridge, Golden Oldie, Sron na Lairig, Dinner Time Buttress, Dorsal Arete. This coming winter we are running Classic Winter Mountaineering weeks on set dates where you can join other like-minded people to enjoy some of the finest single ice axe routes in Scotland. If you would prefer learn the skills so you can tackle these routes independently have a look at our Intro to Winter Climbing Courses. |
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You should be comfortable using crampons and an ice axe before joining this week. There will be many exposed, narrow ridges, possibly with short pitched sections, for which a single ice axe is perfect. The maximum ratio is three people with one guide for this week.
See below for prices and dates for the courses. Maximum ratio is three people to one guide but we will run the course if we have only one or two people booked.
We can run private Intro to Winter Climbing courses on any day of the week and these can be tailored to match your aspirations and previous experience. Get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
See below for prices and dates for the courses. Maximum ratio is three people to one guide but we will run the course if we have only one or two people booked.
We can run private Intro to Winter Climbing courses on any day of the week and these can be tailored to match your aspirations and previous experience. Get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
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Classic Winter Mountaineering 2021
£500 per person 18th - 22nd January 2021 5th - 9th April 2021 |
Private Guiding and Instruction
Prices are per day: 1 person - £250 2 people - £275 3 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
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.
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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 Mountaineering ice axe 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 Ellis Brigham in Fort William hire out winter boots, crampons and ice axes. Please contact them directly to book:
fort.william@ellis-brigham.com | 01397 706220
fort.william@ellis-brigham.com | 01397 706220
