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Winter Lead Climbing Intro Course - 2 days

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WINTER CLIMBING

WINTER LEAD CLIMBING INTRO

Location

Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland

Grade

Moderate - 5

Duration

2 days

Participants

Min: 2 Max: 2

Trip rating

average rating is 3 out of 5

£360

Price

What's Included?

✓  Highly experienced & qualified guide

  Crampons

  Technical Ice axes

  Harness

  Helmet

  Ropes

 Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc

  Shovels

  Group shelter

 First Aid kit

  Photos from your course

What's not Included?

✗  Course Insurance

✗  Winter Boots (we can arrange rental)

✗  Personal Expenses

✗  Accommodation

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

  • Some form of face covering (Buff/Balaclava)

  • Lunch & warm drink

  • Rucksack 30-40ltr

What else can we provide?
  • Reservation for boot hire (This can be reserved during the payment process)

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Our Intro to winter lead 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 confident competent on climbs around grade II+. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classic, easier climbs along the way. Having summer trad lead climbing and some winter climbing experience is essential for this course to allow us to get the most out of the 2 days.

Highlights for Winter Lead Climbing Intro

  • Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price

  • Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts

  • Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice axe on approach to climbs

  • Appropriate gear selection and use, inc the use of ice screws

  • Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors

  • Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain

  • Use of technical axes and crampons, inc care and maintenance

  • Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice

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Need some extra help?

The team here at SRW can tailor a trip to suit your time and budget for as little as £300pd for private tuition/guiding, this includes all technical equipment. If your part of a group we can chat through options & prices. We're here to help you book the trip of a lifetime! Drop us an email or call us

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