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

Scottish Winter Mountaineering

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Scottish Winter Mountaineering Aim: to experience Scottish winter mountaineering. Duration: 1-3 days.  Dates: 28 December 2024 – 3 January; 21 January – 28 February; 11 – 17 March 2025. Location: Glencoe, Nevis Range, or Cairngorms in Scotland.  Price: from £100 per person per day. Private 1:1 course £220 per person per day, £280 per 2Read More

Winter Skills

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
Winter Skills Aim: to learn winter mountaineering skills.  Duration: 1-2 days, depending on goals and experience.  Dates: 28 December 2024 - 3 January; 21 January - 28 February; 11 - 17 March 2025. Location: Glencoe, Nevis Range, Cairngorms in Scotland.  Price: from £100 per person per day. Private 1:1 course £220 per person per dayRead 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