Scotland's winter mountains are a unique environment in which to have an adventure. By definition an adventure has an uncertainty of outcome. The variability of the weather and snow conditions are the essential ingredients for some totally unforgettable days out in the Scottish hills. This course is designed to give you a solid foundation in the essential skills to be safe in the wide variety of conditions you will typically experience.
Location
Winter mountaineering takes place in every corner of the Scottish hills. We suggest basing this course around Fort William & Glencoe on the West Coast. This gives us access to Ben Nevis, Aonach Mor and Glencoe which plenty of world class and reliable winter climbs. We also run courses in the Cairngorms and Torridon.
Previous experience
This course is ideal for regular summer hill walkers. You don't need any previous experience in winter conditions. Rock climbing experience is useful but not essential. Winter mountaineering is a physically demanding activity and you should ensure you are reasonably hill fit prior to attending this course.
Dates
We can happily run this course on any dates from the 1st January through to early April. Courses are usually between two and five days in length.
Price
1 Person: £270 per day
2 People: £300 per day
Winter mountaineering takes place in every corner of the Scottish hills. We suggest basing this course around Fort William & Glencoe on the West Coast. This gives us access to Ben Nevis, Aonach Mor and Glencoe which plenty of world class and reliable winter climbs. We also run courses in the Cairngorms and Torridon.
Previous experience
This course is ideal for regular summer hill walkers. You don't need any previous experience in winter conditions. Rock climbing experience is useful but not essential. Winter mountaineering is a physically demanding activity and you should ensure you are reasonably hill fit prior to attending this course.
Dates
We can happily run this course on any dates from the 1st January through to early April. Courses are usually between two and five days in length.
Price
1 Person: £270 per day
2 People: £300 per day