Mountaineering Scotland - Stuart Johnston Mountaineering

Winter Skills

Winter skills in a day
You’ll be amazed what we can teach in one day. Learn and practice essential winter skills for journeying safely through Scotland’s mountains in the winter.

This course concentrates on how to use your equipment, calculate risk and make the right decisions to safely travel in winter conditions. To do this wisely we recommend learning and improving your skills and knowledge.

The course covers the following areas:
• Boot and crampons – know when to put them on and techniques for ascent and descent
• Ice axe techniques such as step cutting and axe support for ascents and descents
• Self-arrest, what happens when it goes wrong. Know how to stop when you lose your footing
• Safe travel tips, interpreting avalanche and mountain weather forecast
• Winter safety equipment and how to carry it
• Advice and tips on winter
route planning
• Leave no trace ethics

Our mountain experts will help you to enjoy the Scottish Mountains more confidently and independently. Even the most experienced walkers need to stay well practised when it comes to winter mountain safety.

Perth Outdoor Experience

December 2010: Wed 29th & Thur 30th
January 2011: Fri 14th & Sat 15th
February 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
March 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th

Glasgow Outdoor Experience

December 2010: Wed 29th & Thur 30th
January 2011: Fri 21st & Sat 22nd
February 2011: Fri 11th & Sat 12th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
March 2011: Fri 11th & Sat 12th

Edinburgh Outdoor Experience

December 2010: Wed 29th & Thur 30th
January 2011: Fri 14th & Sat 15th
February 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
March 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th

Inverness Outdoor Experience

December 2010: Wed 29th & Thur 30th
January 2011: Fri 28th & Sat 29th
February 2011: Fri 4th & Sat 5th
February 2011: Fri 25th & Sat 26th
March 2011: Fri 11th & Sat 12th

Ratio 1:8
Cost £65 per person

Comments

“ Just wanted to drop a quick e-mail regarding the TISO winter skills course I attended last weekend. The instructor Jon Sanders delivered an excellent course, pitched at the right level for all those attending it. The course was the right balance between instruction, demonstration, and evaluation of the participant’s performance, coupled with lots of personal experiences provided the ideal format for an enjoyable day in the winter hills.”
John