FROM ÂŁ680
WINTER MOUNTAINEERING
CLASSIC WEST COAST RIDGES
Location
West Highlands
Grade
Challenging - 8
Duration
5 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 2
Rating
Classic West Coast Ridges, that's what we aim to provide with this Winter Mountaineering package is for people who would like to be guided up and along some classic ridges on the West Coast. If conditions allow we could tackle the classics such as Dorsel Arete, the infamous Aonach Eagach and Tower Ridge but to name a few! A truly unforgettable experience!
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe, 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 using the ice axe and crampons for approaching climbs
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Route finding; interpreting the guide book and while on the route
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Coaching to develop movement over 'scrambling' type terrain
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
What's included?
âś“ Highly experienced & qualified guide
âś“ On-course transport
âś“ Crampons
âś“ Mountaineering axe
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)
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
