FROM £720
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 rope-work, 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?
✓ 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
