Winter Skills
Heading out into the Scottish mountains in winter is fantastic, so let's get you skilled up and ready to tackle them!
If the dates on our publicised courses don't suit you, or you'd like to book a private skills course for a group, then drop us a message! We're incredibly flexible and can plan around what you and your group require.
Intro Winter Skills (2 Days)
Our 2 Day Intro Winter Skills Course is the perfect way to kick-start your winter mountain adventures.
You will learn everything you need to know in order to go out and explore our incredible mountains in winter safely:
Using crampons and an ice axe
Ice axe arrest
Understanding the avalanche forecast
How to plan days out in winter
What kit to carry and when
The use of microspikes
Navigating in white-out conditions
And much more!
All classes are run by a qualified Winter Mountain Leader and a maximum group size of 4.
2027 Dates:
10th and 11th January - Cairngorms (Aviemore)
6th and 7th February - Ben Nevis (Fort William)
£220 per person
Other dates and private group bookings available on request.
Exact locations may vary depending on conditions.
"Incredible. Really informative session that guided us through a lot of the unknowns.
Feel well equipped since my session with Jack, he couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks for a brilliant day and would highly recommend to anyone!"
Aoibhe
★★★★★
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