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Last
winter saw bumper snow conditions on
the high mountains in Scotland.
Which meant all of our courses experienced
snow underfoot as well as the varied
weather conditions we expect, snowfall,
blizzards and sunshine the perfect winters
day.
Despite it being warmer at lower altitudes,
Scotland’s mountain summits is
as ever full on and serious in winter
conditions.
So if you’re planning on getting
out next winter it’s now time to
think about carving time out of your
busy diary.
Trails’ Stuart Johnston MIC is
one of Britain’s most highly qualified
instructors and is co-author of the new
up to date The Mountain Skills Training
Handbook and the Hillwalkers Guide to
Mountaineering.
Climbmts have some of the best winter
terrain to be found in Scotland.
Our courses will allow you to experience
winter conditions close with our expert
team of instructors who will give you
the skills you need to enjoy the winter
mountains.
Our package is based on 5 nights self
catering accommodation and room share
in very comfortable cottages and top-end
bunkhouse accommodation, additionally
you can upgrade to a single room or
a 3 star hotel full board package.
All in course transport provided, all
you have to do is get there.
We also have an extensive equipment
hire facility, you can hire winter
four season boots, crampons and ice
axe, please call for further information. |
This course a hugely popular, it’s
all hands on as you practically learn how
to cope with winter conditions on some
of Scotland’s biggest mountains.
The course is designed to introduce you
to essential winter skills and give you
a real winter mountain experience in the
company of some of the top instructors
in the UK.
Our team will coach you but teach you how
to tackle the big mountains yourself.
With a good weather forecast you will journey
to the winter summits on a daily basis…
You will learn to;
 Use your boots, crampons
and ice axe, all essential winter tools
Self
arrest skills and the fine art of step
cutting and route finding
Understand
winter equipment and how it works
Navigate
in poor weather and plan walks
Spot
winter weather and how to make good
decisions
Predicate
avalanches and avalanche avoidance
techniques - travel wise in
winter
Tackle
Scotland’s
winter summits safely and confidently
taking
in incredible views from classic summits
Ratio 1
instructor - 6 guests
Course location
Aberfeldy, North Perthshire, Scotland.
This stunning location has access to
well over 30 Munros in the immediate
area, our local village of Aberfeldy
is surrounded by hills and forests
and is well serviced with excellent
amenities and transport services. Aberfeldy
is truly the adventure capital of Scotland.
Phone 01887 822 699 using maestro
or credit card, for further information
either call or e-mail janette@climbmts.co.uk
Check our course fees and dates page
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Climbmts Group,
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. PH15 2DT
Tel/Fax: 01887 822699 :: Mobile: 07917 866 304 :: emal:
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