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Ben Nevis Mixed/Ice Course | 3 days

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WINTER CLIMBING

BEN NEVIS MIXED-ICE

Location

Ben Nevis - West Highlands

Grade

Challenging - 7

Duration

3 days

Participants

Min: 2 Max: 2

Trip rating

average rating is 3 out of 5

The North Face of Ben Nevis offers some of the most inspiring terrain in any one place in Scotland. We will tackle some classic lines across the North face throughout the course if the conditions allow. This is more of a part teach, part guide course. Some previous rock climbing and winter walking/mountaineering experience is essential for this course.

Highlights for Ben Nevis Mixed-Ice

  • Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price

  • Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts

  • Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice axe on approach to climbs

  • Appropriate gear selection and use, inc the use of ice screws

  • Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors

  • Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain

  • Use of technical axes and crampons, inc care and maintenance

  • Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice

What's Included?

✓  Highly experienced & qualified guide

  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 (we can arrange rental)

What do I need to bring?
  • Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar 

  • B2-B3 style boots

  • Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum

  • Winter walking socks

  • We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity

  • 'Belay' type jacket

  • Wicking base layers, top & bottoms

  • Goggles, double clear lens recommended

  • Head torch, plus spare batteries

  • Balaclava and neck gaiter

  • Lunch & warm drink

  • Rucksack 30-40ltr

  • 4 season sleeping bag if we plan to stay in the CIC hut

What else can we provide?
  • Reservation for boot hire

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Due to the variety of weather 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 trip. Below is a sample itinerary.

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The team here at SRW can tailor a trip to suit your time and budget for as little as £300pd for private tuition/guiding, this includes all technical equipment. If your part of a group we can chat through options & prices. We're here to help you book the trip of a lifetime! Drop us an email or call us

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