Winter Skills Dates for Jan/Feb/March

In case anyone is looking for some winter skills training in the coming couple of months, then I have got a few course dates coming up. Some are based in Wales, and will only run if we get conditions, the others are in Scotland where hopefully the winter conditions will be more stable.

If  you have headed into the hills in summer and want a bigger challenge, but would like to learn all the additional skills for safely travel across a rugged icy landscape of Scotland or Wales then these Winter Skills Courses are ideal for you.

On the courses we will cover route choice, navigation in  Winter conditions, two skills that have a big impact on staying safe, as they are often the key to avoiding undue risk from avalanches, as well as making the day as enjoyable as possible, as faced with a choice of walking into the teeth of a artic storm of going with it, or even better seeking shelter, then route choice and navigation are key skills for independent travel in the Winter Mountains of the Wales and Scotland.

We will also cover the use of Ice Axe and Crampons, the two most essential pieces of equipment for winter travel. We try and cover this as part of a mountain journey, and start looking at how to stop ourselves slipping, from our first steps. The reason for this is that in winter a simple trip can result in a very long slide. As such we try to focus on careful footwork with and without crampons, before we move onto arresting a fall with an ice axe.

As well as footwork we will teach you how to use the ice axe as a tool for securing yourself on the move, cutting steps and ledges. On our 5 day courses we will also get a rope out and look at ways we can use a rope to negotiated winter hazards, like the conices, steep gullies and icy steps.

Throughout the course we also look at and consider the assessment of the avlanche risks and discuss ways in which we can avoid them. Covering theory and practice as we move through different terrain. Teaching you key tell tale signs that will help keep you safe by observing conditions both before we leave and on the hill.

By the end of the course you will be fully armed with a whole array of Winter Mountaineering Skills, and feel confident to make your first step in to the wild and rugged beauty of the snow-capped Mountains of England, Wales and Scotland.

January Course Dates

23rd – 27th January – Welsh Winter Skills Course – The course is dependent on conditions, if you’d like a course on this date, but would prefer Scotland, we can arrange this – £400 pp

30th Jan – 3rd Feb – Scottish Winter Skills Course – This course is provisionally based in Aviemore, however we can move to Glencoe of conditions dictate – £600 pp.

February Course Dates

11th – 12th February – Scottish Winter Skills Course – This course is provisional booked to run out of Glencoe – £300pp

13th – 17th February – Scottish Winter Skills Course – This course is provisional booked to run out of Glencoe – £600pp

18th – 19th February – Scottish Winter Skills Course – This course is provisional booked to run out of Glencoe – £300 pp.

March Course Dates

5th – 9th March – Scottish Winter Skills Course – This course is provisional booked to run out of Glencoe – £600 pp.

10th – 11th March – Scottish Winter Skills Course – This course is provisional booked to run out of Glencoe – £300 pp.

For more information on our winter skills course visit my Welsh Winter Skills or Scottish Winter Skills courses pages.

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