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Winter Walking & Mountaineering

Winter Walking & Mountaineering

The challenges presented by the Scottish mountains in winter can never be underestimated. Conditions similar to the arctic regions can be experienced. It is compulsory for those walking or climbing in these conditions to have the appropriate skills to ensure your classic Mountain days become mountain years.

Active offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of mountain training courses and holidays available. From long distance and high level walks to mountain scrambling and rock climbing, we provide courses year round at introductory to advanced levels. If you don’t see what you are looking for we will be happy to design a package tailored to suit your exact requirements.

Equipment Rental

1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 7 Day
Safety Pack 1 - Probes, Shovel, Ice axe & Crampons £19 £35 £50 £65 £79 £90
Safety Pack 2 - Probes & Shovel £8 £15 £21 £27 £33 £38
Shovel £5 £8 £10 £12 £14 £16
Probes £6 £9 £12 £15 £17 £19
Ice Axe £7 £11 £15 £18 £21 £24
Crampons £8 £14 £18 £22 £25 £28

Winter skills 2 Day course

This course will equip you with the skills necessary to travel safely in Scotland’s mountains under winter conditions and equip you with the skills to access winter climbs safely. Read More..

Winter Skills 5 Day course

This intensive 5 day course will develop your winter skills to a comprehensive and high standard. It covers every aspect of safe travel in the mountains as well as basic winter climbing skills. Read More..

Scottish Winter Climbing weekend

This 2 day course is aimed at experienced walkers and climbers equipping you with the skills and knowledge to tackle Scotland’s gullies and mixed routes

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Scottish Winter Climbing 5 Day Course

This 5 day course is aimed at experienced climbers hoping to tackle some of Scotland’s famous ice or mixed climbs. The course can be tailored to your own needs and will tackle winter routes from grade 2 up to grade 5 Read More..