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 in
​Winter

Walking up Ben Nevis in winter conditions tough but also incredibly rewarding. Take the challenge and climb the UK's highest mountain with us this winter.
From £230 per day
Maximum ratio 1:6

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Winter Skills
​& Hill Walking

A winter skills course will teach you all the core skills you need to get out on your own, or take some guided hill walking to explore the beauty of the Scottish winter.
From £230 per day
​Maximum ratio 1:6

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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.
From £230 per day
Maximum ratio 1:4

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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 accessible from Fort William.
From £230 per day
Maximum ratio 1:2

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Avalanche Awareness

Good avalanche knowledge is essential for all winter mountaineers. Learn how to make safe decisions on an avalanche awareness course.
From £230 per person
​Maximum ratio 1:6

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FWMF Workshops

During the Fort William Mountain Festival in February we offer a range of winter courses all at discounted prices. These include Winter Skills, Avalanche Awareness, Ben Nevis walks and a Performance Winter Climbing Workshop.

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