FROM ÂŁ620
WINTER CLIMBING
SCOTTISH GUIDED WINTER CLASSICS
Location
Cairngorms, Ben Nevis, Glencoe
Grade
Moderate - 6
Duration
5 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 2
Rating
Join one of our experienced guides to show you some of the classic routes that Scotland has to offer. This course is designed to take the advantage of the best of the conditions and weather with a flexible approach to ticking off those classic roues whilst sharing our passion for the Scottish winter mountains. As always we will pass on our experience and get you feeling more comfortable on some steeper and challenging terrain.
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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Basic ropework, belaying leader & second, how to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope
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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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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
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Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenance
What's included?
âś“ Highly experienced & qualified guide
âś“ On-course transport
âś“ Crampons
âś“ Technical Ice axes
âś“ Harness
âś“ Helmet
âś“ Ropes
âś“ Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc
âś“ Shovels
âś“ Group shelter
âś“ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your course​
What's not included?
âś— Course Insurance
âś— 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
