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Winter Mountaineering

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 those classic routes that you might not consider on your own, a day or two (or more!) of guided 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!
Winter mountaineering

Here's What is Possible

The Outdoor Capital of the UK is one big winter playground and these are just a few things we can do:

Aonach Eagach, Glen Coe
Ledge Route, Ben Nevis
Grade I snow gullies
Winter mountaineering skills courses


Everything can be tailored to suit your needs so get in touch and let us know what you would like to do.

Prices per Day

A group of up to 4 is ideal for your private winter mountaineering course, be it personal guiding on classic grade I and II routes or a winter mountaineering skills course.

1 person £230 | 2 people £250 | 3 people £270 | 4 people £290

Group Courses

This winter we will be running scheduled 3 day winter mountaineering courses every month from December through to March. This is your chance to join a group to learn the mountaineering rope skills you need to successfully operate on grade I and II routes in winter.

£300 per person
29th - 31st December | 27th - 29th January | 24th - 26th February
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Included in the cost is the instruction, ropes and technical equipment. You need to cover your accommodation, equipment and clothing. We can help you find suitable accommodation. Hire of winter boots, crampons and an ice axe is £12.50 per set per day.

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.

Ready to Book?

​To make a booking please contact us to check our availability and secure some dates before completing a booking form.
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What's Included

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

Winter Mountaineering Kit List

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​​If you need winter equipment Cotswold Outdoor in Fort William hire out winter boots, crampons and ice axes.

​Please contact them directly to book:
fortwilliam.shop@cotswoldoutdoor.com
​01397 747338

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info@abacusmountainguides.com
+44 (0) 1397 772466
  • Home
  • Ben Nevis
    • Ben Nevis in Winter
    • Ben Nevis in Summer
    • Group Walks
    • Events and Challenges
  • Summer Guiding
    • Summer Hill Walking
    • Scrambling
    • Rock Climbing
    • Skye and the Cuillin Ridge
    • Mountain Leader Courses
  • Winter Guiding
    • Ben Nevis in Winter
    • Winter Skills & Hill Walking
    • Winter Mountaineering
    • Winter Climbing
    • Avalanche Awareness
    • Fort William Mountain Festival Workshops
  • Mountain Biking
    • Intro Skills
    • Advanced Skills
    • Guided Rides
    • Tour of Ben Nevis
    • Wild West Biking
    • Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award
  • Qualifications
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • About
  • Booking
  • Partners
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