Intro to Winter Climbing
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The Aonach Eagach. Ledge Route. Curved Ridge. Do you want to take your winter walking to the next level and start tackling classic mountaineering routes like this?
An Intro to Winter Climbing course will give you all the skills needed to operate in winter including ice axe and crampon use, avalanche awareness, navigation, basic rope work and emergency response. A three day course is ideal to give you chance to look at the rope work, different snow and rock anchors, then put it all into practice on an appropriate route. If you would prefer to be guided along along these spectacular routes we can do this too. Take a look at our Guided Winter Climbing page for more information. |
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This coming winter we are running Intro to Winter Climbing Courses on set dates where you can join other like-minded people to learn the skills to start tackling grade I and II routes on your own. You should be comfortable using crampons and an ice axe before attending one of the courses.
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.
- Day One - Rope work for grade 1 and grade 2 gullies, for example Number 2 Gully, Ben Nevis.
- Day Two - Rope work for grade 1 and grade 2 ridges and buttresses, for example Ledge Route, Ben Nevis.
- Day Three - Put it all into action on a suitable winter route such as the Aonach Eagach.
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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Intro to Winter Climbing Open Courses
£375 per person Maximum ratio 1:3 28th to 30th December 2024 - FULLY BOOKED 15th to 17th January 2025 - FULLY BOOKED 5th to 7th February 2025 - FULLY BOOKED 19th to 21st February 2025 - 1 SPACE |
Private Guiding and Instruction
Prices are per day: 1 person - £350 2 people - £190 per person / £380 total 3 people - £140 per person / £420 total 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
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 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:
[email protected] | +44 (0) 7752587388
[email protected] | +44 (0) 7752587388
