Introduction to Winter Mountaineering, Snow and Ice Climbing.

These courses are often run in the Glencoe, Fort William area, or the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands. Our introduction is a popular way to gain essential skills and training before applying yourself to the Scottish winter mountains. (This course is also suited to walkers)

We cover*

• Ice axe use, Ice axe arrest
• Crampon technique
• Moving on steeper ground, cutting steps
• Avalanche awareness
• Route selection
• Weather forcasts
• Environmental hazards and objective dangers
• Security on steep ground
• Introduction to roped climbing and winter climbing protection
• Moving on ice
• Navigation and survival skills
• Snowholes

  Click here to view the equipment list for the winter courses

*Conditions allowing