Winter Skills Long Weekend
Learn winter skills in Scotland so you can move with confidence over snow and ice and prepare yourself for a life time of winter fun.
Over the course of the two days you will learn about the equipment and techniques you require to be safe in winter. You will start to examine some of the unique hazards that winter brings and develop your judgement, skills and confidence as you progress.
The course can be a great primer if you are heading abroad on an expedition that goes into the snowline. Learning how to use an ice axe and crampons whilst you are struggling with altitude is not a great plan!
Who is it for ?
This winter skills course is for summer hillwalkers who want to learn how to move safely over hills in winter conditions. No prior knowledge of walking in winter is required.
Winter Skills Long Weekend – Course Format
The exact course itinerary will be flexible to cope with weather conditions. During the course, you will cover the essential skills that are required for you to move safely on the hills in winter:
- How to choose suitable clothing and equipment for winter walking;
- Use of ice axe including how to ice axe arrest;
- Use of crampons on different terrain;
- Avalanche forecasts, and avoidance;
- Introduction to winter navigation;
- Planning a day and route choice whilst underway;
Course Details
- Location: Aviemore & Glencoe
- Cost: £315 per person
- Duration: 3 days
- Ratio: 1:6
- Level: Introduction
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