FROM £220
WINTER SKILLS
ADVANCED WINTER SKILLS 2 DAY
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms
Grade
Moderate - 5
Duration
2 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 4
Rating
Our two day advanced Winter Skills course, based in Aviemore, Scotland is designed to recap the fundamental techniques for safe travel in the mountains in winter conditions. On top of these core elements, we use more advanced terrain, easy section of water ice, how to manage steeper slopes with planning to use a rope. We also cover some basic emergency ropework, all using the rope alone. Scenarios such as protecting someone over a steep step and/or abseiling short steps/cornices.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
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Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts
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Recap snow craft skills; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest
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Emergency procedures, digging shelters
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Core, fundamental navigation techniques for winter travel
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Ropework skills such as protecting someone either on ascent or descent of steep step
What's included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Crampons
✓ Mountaineering axe
✓ Shovels
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your course
✓ Overview of the course content
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
