Snowholing and Winter Expeditions

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Snowholing and Winter Expeditions Aim: to learn how to build a snow hole and live in it; to try wild camping, test your kit; combine hiking with wild camping; embark on a several days expedition; run a training expedition before your big adventure – all in winter conditions. Suitable for: anyone, but previous winter experienceRead More

Introduction to Winter Skills for Alpine Climbing

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Introduction to Winter Skills for Alpine Climbing Aim: to prepare you for an alpine climbing trip. Suitable for: people with scrambling or climbing experience. Duration: 1-3 days, which can include overnight bivvy, camp, bothy, or snow hole. Location: Scotland, Snowdonia, the Lake District.  Max ratio: 3:1. Price: 1:1 £190 per person per day, £280 perRead More

Guided Winter Mountain Walking

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Guided Winter Mountain Walking Aim: to provide bespoke guided winter mountaineering activities. Suitable for: those with summer hiking experience. Duration: from 1 day.  Dates: to suit your availability. Location: Nevis Range or Cairngorms in Scotland; the Lake District or Snowdonia, conditions permitting.  Price: £240 per person. Ascension Adventures offers a unique opportunity to explore theRead More

Introduction to Winter Mountaineering

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Introduction to Winter Mountaineering Aim: to help you become a confident winter mountaineer.  Suitable for: summer hillwalkers.  Duration: from 1 day.  Dates: to suit your availability. Location: Nevis Range or Cairngorms in Scotland; the Lake District or Snowdonia, conditions permitting.  Price: £240 per person. Do you find yourself captivated by the beauty of snow-capped peaks?Read More

Kit List for Winter Activities

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Kit List for Winter Activities Winter Specific: Ice Axe: A walking/mountaineering axe, 55-60cm long, such as the DMM Cirque, is recommended. Boots: Good quality leather boots with a stiff sole rated B2 or B3. Ensure they are waterproof and warm enough for -10C. Leather or leather/Gore-Tex combination boots are ideal for this purpose. Scarpa andRead More