GUIDED WINTER CLIMBING
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Scottish winter climbing is a unique combination of climbing style, variable conditions and weather, and spectacular scenery. It can take years of practice to know which routes will be good on an any given day, so make the most of your time here and climb with a guide.
On a Guided Winter Climbing day your experienced guide will help you to choose the best route based on the weather and snow conditions, and what you hope to get out of the day. From taking your first steps in winter mountaineering on a route such as Ledge Route to ticking of some of the classic grade V's and above, with your private guide you can experience the very best of Scottish winter climbing! |
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We have private guides available for winter climbing on any day of the week throughout the season so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
Are you by yourself and want to join someone a group? Have a look at our five day Classic Winter Mountaineering and Classic Winter Climbing trips.
Are you by yourself and want to join someone a group? Have a look at our five day Classic Winter Mountaineering and Classic Winter Climbing trips.
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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. |
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 |
Classic Winter Mountaineering Open Courses
£650 per person Maximum ratio 1:3 9th to 13th January 2023 6th to 10th February 2023 6th to 10th March 2023 |
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
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 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
info@mountainhire.co.uk | +44 (0) 7752587388
