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Scottish Winter Courses - Winter Climbing and Mountaineering
Scotland - Ben Nevis, Glencoe and the Cairngorms
Scottish Winter Climbing Courses and Winter Mountaineering Courses
We offer a whole range of
Scottish Winter Courses based out of Fort William. With Ben Nevis, Glencoe or the Cairngorms not too far away, we can make the most out of the changeable Scottish winter weather. Our
Scottish Winter Climbing Courses and
Winter Mountaineering Courses are designed around your needs so you can get the best out of your time with us.
Scottish Winter Climbing in is world-renowned for being challenging but also very rewarding. The changeable weather, short daylight hours and the wild feel of Winter Climbing in Scotland are what makes it so memorable. Some of the most famous routes like Tower ridge, Point five gully, Orion Direct, Curved Ridge and the Skye Cuillin Ridge are high on the wish list of many visiting Scottish Winter climber.
Maybe you fancy tackling some of the classic ice routes on Ben Nevis or mixed climbing in the Cairngorms? Our range Winter Climbing Courses or Winter Climbing Guiding will give you the opportunity to look at building winter belays, route selection, the climbing techniques used for mixed and Ice climbing to help you build the skills set to head out on your own or if you are just after a great day out with a Winter Climbing Guide, we have a course for you.
Winter Courses enquiry
Winter skills Courses and Guided Winter Walking
Whether you're looking for your first steps with a Winter Skills Course, where you will learn how to move safely around in the Scottish mountains using Crampons and Ice axe, learning how to read avalanche forecasts and how to travel safely around avalanche terrain and learning how to navigate in the winter mountains. These Winter skills are the 'bread and butter' of Winter Mountaineering and Climbing and a must for anyone looking to progress.
If you already have some basic Winter skills and would like to learn some Winter Mountaineering skills, like moving over steeper snow or mixed terrain, using a rope to safeguard you and your partner with skills like belay construction, anchor selection and snow anchors. These skills will help you tackle some of Scotland's great ridges and are transferable to the high mountain and alpine environment.
We also offer Guided Winter Walking for people looking for support to head out into the Scottish Mountains in winter. Maybe you have done a skills course n the past and would just like a qualified guide or instructor to support you whilst you increase your confidence or experience. Maybe you just wan to enjoy a day out walking in the Scottish Winter Mountains but want someone to take responsibility for the decision making. Get in touch to to see how we can help.
