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WINTER CLIMBING

WINTER CLIMBING INTRO

Location

Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland

Grade

Moderate - 4

Duration

2 days

Participants

Min: 2 Max: 2

Rating

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Our Intro to winter climbing course is designed to help people take the step to becoming an independent winter climber; we will give you the skills and techniques to become more confident for winter ascents. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classics easier climbs along the way. Some previous winter walking experience is essential, with some rock climbing experience being a bonus 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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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?

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

âś“  Photos from your course

What's not included?

âś—  Course Insurance

âś—  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 

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