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FROM £510
ADVANCED WINTER CLIMBING
WINTER CLIMBING
5 days
Aviemore, Cairngorms
8
MIN:
2
MAX:
2
Our advanced winter climbing course has been put together for people who want to further their techniques and push their grade in ice and mixed climbing. We usually tackle some of the classic climbs and ridges throughout the Northern Corries & Ben Nevis Some previous winter climbing experience is essential for this course.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price
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Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
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Advanced techniques of ice and rock protection, torquing & dry tooling
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Construction of winter belays, Albolokov threads, belaying in 'guide mode'
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Escaping from winter multi-pitch climbs, minimising equipment left behind
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Coaching to develop your movement and technique on steep/varied terrain
TRIP DETAILS
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Due to the variety of winter conditions encountered in Scotland this course is run with a conditions based approach, meaning that your instructor/guide will use the best of conditions to maximise safety, your learning and overall experience throughout your course. Below is a sample itinerary.
Day 1
We meet and chat through the week ahead, and what people want to get from the five days. We then look at the weather and avalanche forecast and talk through the options.
Day 2-5
This is what you have come for ascents of classic climbs in Scotland. As always the objectives and the training areas will be weather and conditions dependent. The training focus will be on improving your core skills in the winter climbing environment. There will be a growing emphasis on your own ability to make decisions, whether it be about packing your bag, regulating your temperature or where to stop for a snack. Overall, you should expect to feel more confident and competent about climbing on a variety of advanced terrain under your own steam and leave the course with more valuable experience under your belt. A few options of climbs over the 5 days could be:
> Hidden Chimney, Cairngorms(III)
> Invernookie, Cairngorms(III, 4)
> Deep Cut Chimney, Cairngorms(IV, 4)
> Raeburns Route, Glencoe (IV)
> Dorsal Arete, Glencoe (III)
> Comb Gully, Ben Nevis (I)
> Number Three Gully Buttress, Ben Nevis (III)
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Crampons
✓ Technical Ice axes
✓ Harness
✓ Helmet
✓ Ropes
✓ Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc
✓ Shovels
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your course
What's not included?
✗ Course Insurance
✗ Winter Boots
What do I need to bring?
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Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar
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B2-B3 style boots
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Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum
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Winter walking socks
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We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity
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'Belay' type jacket
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Wicking base layers, top & bottoms
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Goggles, double clear lens recommended
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Head torch, plus spare batteries
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Balaclava and neck gaiter
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Lunch & warm drink
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Rucksack 30-40ltr
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4 season sleeping bag to snow hole if the conditions are favourable
What else can we provide?
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Reservation for boot hire
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Pick up & drop-offs
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Accommodation
Full trip info and kit list can be downloaded here
GALLERY
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ACCOMMODATION
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We understand that getting a quality nights sleep and being able to dry your equipment can make all the difference to the comfort and enjoyment of your course, so we have used some of the local youth hostels due to the fact they provide what we need well. The rooms are priced on a sharing basis, but we can also arrange private rooms and/or different accommodation if you wish.
*Accommodation subject to availability
If you have any questions or would like to upgrade your accommodation, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help
ACCOMMODATION
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DATES & PRICES
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Mon, 11 Nov 2019
5 days
Available spaces - 0
price:
£510
Mon, 18 Nov 2019
5 days
Available spaces - 0
price:
£510
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
5 days
Available spaces - 0
price:
£510
Mon, 02 Dec 2019
5 days
Available spaces - 0
price:
£510
Mon, 09 Dec 2019
5 days
Available spaces - 0
price:
£510
Mon, 16 Dec 2019
5 days
Available spaces - 2
price:
£510
PRIVATE BOOKING
If you would prefer private guiding or instruction then please select your start date and book using our easy to use bookings system. Or if you have a larger group please enquire here.
Please select a start date.
price:
£200
DATES DON'T WORK?
We regularly organise bespoke dates and trips, if the above dates don't work for you, drop us a message and let's see what we can do for you.