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During this 1 day practical winter skills course we will introduce the core skills required to safely travel about the mountains in winter conditions.
We will start the day by talking about what essential winter kit should be carried in your pack before heading out onto the hill.
Here we will cover movement on snow and ice, including kicking steps and boot work, use of the ice axe for walking and balance, cutting steps and using the axe to arrest a slip or halt a slide.
Moving onto steeper terrain we will introduce the crampons and, through demonstration and practice, we will work through the full repertoire of different techniques to aid safe and efficient travel on snow and ice.
Time permitting we will also talk about planning a winter day with consideration to the weather and avalanche forecasts, winter navigation and emergency procedures.
Maximum Group size is 4 and online booking is available on the following dates.
Sat 28th December 24
Sat 18th January 25
Sat 15th February 25
Sat 22nd February 25
Sat 1st March 25
Sat 8th March 25
Sat 15th March 25
Sat 22nd March 25
Additional Information
All winter skills courses will take place in Glencoe, but the specific venue and meeting arrangements will be decided nearer the time with consideration to the prevailing snow and weather conditions.
Meeting arrangements and venue will be communicated with all participants usually not less than 72 hours earlier by email.
All participants will require an ice axe, crampons (not micro-spikes), and helmet.
If you do not have your own equipment then I can supply axes, C1 crampons and helmets available for your use. When booking on a Winter Skills course there is no additional charge for hiring equipment. Please make a note on the booking form what equipment you require.
Please note, I do not hire winter boots which are required by everyone who attends any event on the winter calendar.
Equipment can also be hired locally. You might like to try:
Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports in Fort William - 01397 706220 / [email protected]
Scottish Mountain Hire based in Fort William - 07752 587388 [email protected]
https://www.walkglencoe.co.uk/service-page/1-day-winter-skills-course-glencoe?referral=service_list_widget
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glencoe, Glen Coe, A82, Ballachulish, PH49 4, United Kingdom,Ballachulish, Highland, Cladich
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