FROM ÂŁ395
WINTER SKILLS
NORTH WEST WINTER SUMMITS
Location
North West Highlands
Grade
Moderate - 6
Duration
5 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 6
Rating
Join us on our guided North West Winter Summits course to sample some of the best mountains on the north west coast of Scotland, under the guidance of our experienced, certified instructors. We will cover some aspects of training on this course but the emphasis is on guiding on some impressive mountains around Torridon, Assynt areas
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet is included in price
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How to be efficient with your snow craft; focusing on efficient footwork; use of the ice axe for self-belay, step cutting and self arrest
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Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts
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Appropriate choice and use of equipment and clothing suitable for winter hillwalking
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
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Emergency procedures, digging shelters
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Ascend some classic mountains in the west coast of Scotland
What's included?
âś“ Highly experienced & qualified guide
âś“ On-course transport
âś“ Crampons
âś“ Mountaineering axe
âś“ Shovels
âś“ Group shelter
âś“ First Aid kit
âś“ Photos from your course
âś“ Overview of the course content
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
