WINTER MOUNTAINEERING
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Experience the best of Scottish winter mountaineering! Whether you're new to the game or looking to refresh your skills, we can arrange something to suit you.
A winter mountaineering skills 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. If you would prefer to just experience something new or get out on classic routes such as Ledge Route, the Aonach Eagach or Curved Ridge, a day or two (or more!) of guided winter mountaineering will allow you to do just that. Winter mountaineering is particularly demanding and requires good fitness, but is well worth all the extra effort! |
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This coming winter we are running Winter Mountaineering Group Courses 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 winter mountaineering skills courses or guided winter mountaineering on any day of the week so 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 winter mountaineering skills courses or guided winter mountaineering on any day of the week so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
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Winter Mountaineering Group Courses
£300 per person 29th - 31st December - 4 spaces 26th - 28th January - 3 spaces 23rd - 25th February - 4 spaces 23rd - 25th March - 4 spaces |
Private Guiding and Instruction
Prices are per day: 1 person - £240 2 people - £260 3 people - £280 4 people - £300 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
- 10% off at Cotswold Outdoor in Fort William
- 10% off at SYHA hostels
- 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 |
If you need winter equipment Ellis Brigham in Fort William hire out winter boots, crampons and ice axes. Please contact them directly to book:
fort.william@ellis-brigham.com | 01397 706220
fort.william@ellis-brigham.com | 01397 706220
