UK, Scottish Winter Mountaineering
An introduction to winter hill walking and the essential skills required to extend your adventures to 4 seasons. This course is also the ideal preparation for those wishing to tackle high altitude peaks such as Aconcagua, Mt Elbrus or Mera Peak.
Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Want to take your love of the hills a step further and enjoy the rugged unspoilt splendour of a pristine Scottish Winter Environment?
Want to learn the essential skills to allow you to enjoy all year round mountaineering and escape the crowds?
Want to bag some quality Munro's in winter and share the moment with like-minded people?
Imp Adventures will be offering the following Winter Skills Course:
1. Essential Winter Skills and Summits
This 7-day course (5 x hill days) is the ideal introduction for the experienced summer mountaineer wishing to take their love of the hills a stage further and enjoy the solitude, splendour, and beauty of the Scottish Highlands. During this 7-day adventure, participants will learn how to best use an ice axe and crampons to ascend classic Scottish Mountains, whilst learning about the essential skills and techniques associated with Winter Mountaineering.
2. Winter Mountaineering
This 7-day course is suitable for those with limited experience of Scottish winter mountaineering and winter techniques, who would like to refresh their knowledge whilst climbing some of Scotland's classic Munro's and winter routes.
Trip Information
Dates & Prices: View Prices
Price Rate: £700
(inc transport from Lincoln + B&B)
Grading: Ct (more info)
No of People: 6
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Itinerary
- Day 1 – Meet on Friday at Manchester rail/plane or Friday evening in Bunkhouse in Fort William followed by comprehensive briefing and clothing and equipment check.
- Day 2 – Introductory day, use of ice axe and crampons, including ice axe arrest and other basic skills.
- Day 3 – Mountain Skills day, Avalanche risk, understanding the weather and calculating the winter risk.
- Day 4 – Mountain skills day, movement on steep ground, including snow anchors and the use of a rope.
- Day 5 – Mountain skills day, introduction to winter Navigation.
- Day 6 – Mountain Day, ascent of classic Munro summit/ridge
- Day 7 - Breakfast and departure.
- Day 1 – Meet on Friday evening in Bunkhouse in Fort William followed by comprehensive briefing and clothing and equipment check.
- Day 2 – Skills refresher day, use of ice axe and crampons, including ice axe arrest and other basic skills.
- Day 3 – Mountain Skills day, avalanche risk, movement on steep ground, including snow anchors and the use of a rope.
- Day 4 – Mountain Day, ascent of classic Munro/ridge
- Day 5 – Mountain Day, ascent of classic Munro/ridge
- Day 6 – Mountain Day, ascent of classic winter Munroe/ridge.
- Day 7 – Breakfast and departure.
Essential Winter Skills and Summits
Winter Mountaineering
Whats Included
- Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified Winter Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aider.
- Quality Bunkhouse accommodation including breakfasts
- Comfortable dedicated transport
Not Included
- Transport to and from Fort William
- Meals other than breakfast (time will be made to purchase provisions from local supermarket)
- Clothing and Equipment unless requested
- Hire of Crampons, Ice Axes, harnesses and Helmets available in Fort William.
Other Information
Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a quality bunkhouse including breakfasts.
Equipment
As per the website winter mountaineering kit list. (Ice Axes, Crampons, Harnesses and Helmets can be hired if required).
Transport
A minibus and dedicated driver will be used throughout. (Pick-ups from Manchester and Glasgow can be arranged on route)
