FROM £280
WINTER CLIMBING
ICE CLIMBING INTRO
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Grade
Moderate - 5
Duration
2 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 2
Rating
Our intro to ice climbing course is designed to help people take the next step to becoming competent on ice; focusing on efficient movement and technique, specific equipment for ice climbing with how we select it and how to use it. We will cover these aspects while on some easier ice climbs. Some previous winter walking plus some mountaineering/rock 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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Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use
of crampons and ice on approach to climbs
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Appropriate gear selection and use including the use of ice screws
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Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors
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Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain
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Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenance
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
What's included?
✓ 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 (we can arrange rental at Tisos)
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
What else can we provide?
Reservation for boot hire
Pick up & drop-offs
Accommodation
