Winter Mountaineering Courses
From: £305.00
If you have ever fancied winter mountaineering or learning how to climb in winter then these courses might just be for you. We will go where the weather and conditions look best in order to provide you with the nicest quality conditions out there!
Winter Mountaineering Courses in Scotland
Our winter mountaineering courses are based predominately around the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. This is a great opportunity to tackle those classic Scottish winter mountaineering routes you’ve aspired to climb. Routes we might do would be things like Fiacaill Ridge, Jacobs Edge, the Slant, Afterthought Arete and many more condition dependant. On our two and four day courses you may also climb at Creag Meagaidh, Aonaoch Mor and Ben Nevis (following whatever has the best conditions around). The days will be tailored to your personal and group needs and will tackle some classic winter mountaineering routes. The course ratios are on a 1:2.
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Overview
The weather and winter mountaineering conditions in Aviemore & across Scotland will dictate where we go so that we can make the most of the days and have the best/most appropriate learning environments. Candidates will have one of the following:
- Considerable walking experience in the mountains.
- Prior mountain scrambling or summer climbing experience is desirable although not essential.
Course Options
Winter Mountaineering Courses in Aviemore, the Cairngorms & Scotland
During the course we will cover the main techniques required for safe and efficient winter mountaineering. You will be seconding or leading (ability dependant) several climbs & by the end of the course you will have developed a strong understanding of the skills and equipment required (including the use of axes and crampons). We will also aim to ensure you have an understanding of Avalanches as well as their causes & effects which dictate route choice.
The price of the course includes equipment rental.
We can offer multiple days when it comes to this should people wish and can tailor what we do based around you wishes and ability levels.
What is Included in our Guided Scottish Winter Mountaineering Courses?
- Certified and highly experience instructors & guides who are also a member of the AMI association.
- Crampons
- Climbing Axes & Leashes
- Harness
- Helmet
- Ropes
- All technical climbing gear
- All safety equipment like first aid kits
- Photos from your course
What is Not Included?
- Travel Insurance
What Do I need to Bring With Me?
- Waterproof jacket & trousers
- Winter boots B2
- Hat & gloves (we recommend 2x gloves)
- Belay jacket
- Rucksack
- Lunch & Drink
- Gaiters
- Headtorch * recommended
- Clear lensed Goggles
Should you prefer to use your own equipment on this Scottish mountaineering course, you are welcome to bring your own harness, helmet, belay device, boots, crampons & axes if you wish and your instructor can check these on the day to ensure they appropriate.
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Additional Information
If you do not feel that you have enough experience to go mountaineering in winter yet, then why not take a look at our Winter Skills Courses instead?
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We Aim to meet at Craigower Lodge in Newtonmore at 08:00