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:  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

May 11th, 2023 By Winter Comments Off
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

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