WINTER GUIDING

​"Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing"
Barry Finlay

Scottish winter climbing, ice climbing, winter mountaineering and skills courses run from December to April. Abacus Mountaineering provides all these courses on Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and all over the Western Highlands. If you want to do some guided winter walking or learn the skills you need to explore the hills in winter on your own, our select group of instructors will guide you through new skills on real, adventurous and challenging routes.

Ben Nevis
​Winter Ascent

Walking up Ben Nevis in winter conditions is tough but also incredibly rewarding. Take the challenge and climb the UK's highest mountain with us this winter.

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Winter Skills
​Courses

An introductory winter skills course will teach you the basic skills you need to start heading out in the winter. One day and multi day skills courses available.

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Winter Hill Walking & Munro Bagging

Whether you are into Munro bagging or just like to explore some of the finest peaks Scotland has to offer, Fort William is the perfect base for getting out and about.

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Winter
​Mountaineering

A winter mountaineering course will give you all the skills needed to operate in winter, including basic ropework for snow gullies and winter scrambles.

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Winter
​Climbing

Scottish winter climbing is pure adventure! Classic gullies, snowed-up rock climbs, water ice and thin face climbs all nearby on Ben Nevis and the mountains of Glen Coe.

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Avalanche
​Awareness

Good avalanche knowledge is essential for all winter hill walkers, climbers, and back country skiers and snowboarders. Learn safe decision making on an avalanche awareness course.

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Fort William Mountain Festival Workshops

During the Fort William Mountain Festival in February we offer a range of winter courses, all at discounted prices. You can choose from Winter Skills, Avalanche Awareness, Ben Nevis guided walk or Performance Winter Climbing workshop.
​Join us at the festival to celebrate all things outdoors!

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