Introduction
to Winter Mountaineering
This course is for those wishing
to progress from winter walking to
mountaineering. You will learn the
basic but all essential rope skills
to help you safely tackle difficult
and tricky terrain. This course has
a definite hands on approach and
packs a lot into a one day course.
The following key areas will be covered:
• Winter mountaineering equipment -
what to take and why
• Snow pack belays - how to construct
them for what and when
• How to stay in control when ascending
and descending steep terrain
• Belay safely, quickly and efficiently
• Avalanche safety knowledge
• Skills refresher such as crampons
and ice axe techniques
• Leave no trace ethics
Knowing what to do comes with practice
and in return builds your confidence.
This course is led by professional
mountaineering instructors amongst
the top in the UK, delivering a constant
flow of top tips and handy hints.
Perth
Outdoor Experience
January
2011: Fri 28th & Sat 29th
February 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
Glasgow
Outdoor Experience
January
2011: Fri 28th & Sat 29th
February 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
February 2011: Fri 18th & Sat 19th
Edinburgh
Outdoor Experience
January 2011:
Fri 28th & Sat 29th
February 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
March 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
InvernessOutdoor
Experience
January 2011:
Fri 21st & Sat 22nd
February 2011: Fri 11th & Sat 12th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
Ratio
1:8
Cost £65 per person
Comments
“We’ve
just returned back from a winter mountaineering
skills weekend. We had a great time so please pass
on our thanks to everyone involved, especially
to Tony our instructor who was superb.”
John
