Snowholing and Winter Expeditions
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
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
Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Scottish Winter Mountaineering Aim: to experience Scottish winter mountaineering. Duration: from 1 day. Dates: December 2025; January, February; 1 – 15 March 2026. Location: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Cairngorms in Scotland. Price: from £90 per person per day. Private 1:1 course £210 per person per day. Discounts for under 25s and multiple days. Ascension Adventures offersRead More
Winter Skills
Winter Skills Aim: to learn winter mountaineering skills. Duration: from 1 day, depending on goals and experience. Dates: December 2025; January, February, 1-15 March 2026. Location: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Cairngorms in Scotland. Price: from £90 per person per day. Private 1:1 course £210 per person per day. Discounts for under 25s and multiple days. DoRead More
Kit List for Winter Activities
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