FROM £430
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?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Crampons
✓ Mountaineering axe
✓ Shovels
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your course
What's not included?
✗ Course Insurance
✗ Winter Boots
What do I need to bring?
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Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar
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B2-B3 style boots
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Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum
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Winter walking socks
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We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity
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'Belay' type jacket
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Wicking base layers, top & bottoms
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Goggles, double clear lens recommended
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Head torch, plus spare batteries
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Balaclava and neck gaiter
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Lunch & warm drink
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Rucksack 30-40ltr
What else can we provide?
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Reservation for boot hire
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Pick up & drop-offs
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Accommodation
