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Winter Climbing Courses Scotland | Elite Guides
Fort William, Scotland - Ben Nevis and Glencoe and the Cairngorms
Ben Nevis, Glencoe and the Cairngorms offer some of the most reliable winter climbing conditions in Scotland. There are a wealth of venues, rock types and both Ice climbing and Mixed Climbing to get to grips with. All of our Scottish Winter Climbing Courses are available for single or multiple days, any time of the week and the length of the course will vary depending on your needs.
Scottish Winter Climbing is world renowned for its level of challenge, with the weather, short daylight hours and varying conditions. Along with our ethos of climbing ground up and placing 'natural' protection. Climbers come from all over the world to sample the delights of Scottish winter Climbing.
We offer a range of Scottish Winter Climbing Courses, from Introductory courses to advanced, so you can pick the right course for you. Whether you are looking to take your first 'swing' at winter climbing, looking to learn to lead or push your grade whilst being guided by a qualified and experienced Scottish Winter Climbing Guide or Instructor, we can build the course around you.
Our Scottish Winter Climbing and Winter Mountaineering Courses are a great way to take your first steps into the winter mountains or to help you progress your Winter Climbing and Mountaineering. Whether you are looking to expand on your knowledge of winter in Scotland or prepare yourself for future ambitions in the Alps or further afield.
Introduction to Winter Climbing Courses
Our Introduction to Winter Climbing Course is designed for people who have no winter climbing experience, maybe you're a rock climber who wants to swing ice axes for the first time or you've spent many a time walking under the crags wondering what it would be like. We'll look at movement, route choice, rope work and placing traditional and winter gear, our time will be spent on routes between grade I and III. Max ratio 1:2.
Scottish Winter Climbing Improvers Course
This Scottish Winter Climbing Improvers Course is for those who already have experience of Winter Climbing and would like to broaden their knowledge, improve on their skills base and are looking to Learn to Lead to help them achieve their own climbing goals.
We will review your existing skills and build on the areas that will help you go further. During this course we will ideally work on grade III to V routes. Max ratio 1:2.
