PERFORMANCE WINTER CLIMBING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 11th - SUNDAY 12th March 2023
Frustrated at grade IV? Fearful of grade V? Secretly seeking grade VI?
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Scottish winter climbing is a unique combination of climbing style, variable conditions and weather. The demands are very high on your skill, stamina and equipment, and therefore the rewards are equally high.
Modern ice climbing was invented in Lochaber but the techniques have been developed and refined over the years. This weekend workshop will give you expert coaching in ice climbing and dry tooling, followed by the chance to climb a challenging route to put your new skills into practice straight away. But there is more to ice climbing than climbing ice! We will help you choose the right climb on the right day and to tackle it in the right way. It can take many years to judge the formation of each different type of climb according to the prevailing weather. Learning from a local mountain guide with many years experience of getting it right (and wrong) will save a few wasted trips! Getting your tactics right is key to success. We will give you the skills to help prepare you for your next climb, get your kit right and improve your mental approach. With better climbing skills, better tactics and a better mental approach you can make the move to the next grade with confidence. If you would like to book onto the workshop please get in touch to check our availability and make a booking. Can't make the dates planned? Take a look at our Winter Climbing page and book your own private course on the dates of your choice. |
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Course Outline
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Day One
A day in the Ice Factor including: Ice climbing technique coaching session Get your kit right: choosing and maintaining ice axes and crampons, and selecting the correct rack for your chosen route Dry-tooling and mixed climbing technique coaching session "It's mental": presentation on the psychology of winter climbing Ratio for this day is four people with one instructor |
Day Two
Choose and climb a suitably challenging route for you and the conditions. Put your new climbing skills into practice and draw on the experience of one of Scotland's best climbers. Ratio for this day is two people with one guide. |
Performance Winter Climbing Workshop
£300 per person
Maximum ratio 1:4 on day 1, 1:2 on day 2
11th to 12th March 2023
£300 per person
Maximum ratio 1:4 on day 1, 1:2 on day 2
11th to 12th 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
- Entry to the Ice Factor on day one
- 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
