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Scottish Winter Mountaineering and Climbing
Winter Mountaineering in Scotland

The high mountains of Scotland offer a unique challenge to mountaineers. The unstable weather pattern, variable temperature and high altitude throw up unexpected challenges and unrivalled rewards. All of this has earned the Scottish Mountains a world-wide reputation as the perfect training ground for mountaineering in the Alps or higher ranges. For our Scottish winter climbing we’re based in Glencoe, with much of the best climbing in Scotland right outside the front door. Whether you choose to learn to navigate confidently to the summit of your first Munro or pick your way carefully up a gleaming ice gully one thing is for sure, our highly-qualified and enthusiastic instructors will help you develop the skill, technique and confidence you need to get more out of this rugged mountain environment. So come with us to the Scottish mountains and open your eyes to a winter experience you’ll never forget.

For more info on our staff, kit selection, accommodation and much, much more. take a look at some of these links:



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Scottish Winter Hillwalking
During the winter months, the Scottish Highlands are covered in snow and ice, and at their most impressive. This is a logical step up from our Welsh Winter Courses, and to feel confident above the snowline you need specific winter skills. Over these five days you'll discover how to use crampons and an ice axe; as well as learning about route planning and avalanche avoidance. As an introduction to Scottish conditions, all of these skills will be covered whilst gaining valuable mileage, experience and instruction on some of Scotland's classic mountains.
Previous Experience  summer hillwalking
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
5 £560 Based at Alltshellach
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Scottish Winter Mountaineering
To tackle the more challenging peaks of Glencoe and Lochaber in winter requires a full array of mountaineering skills. This course aims to turn the dedicated hillwalker into a true 'mountaineer', combining practical instruction with ascents of many of the finest summits in the Western Highlands. Developing your winter skills on steeper snow and winter scrambling terrain, you will cover winter navigation, and avalanche evaluation; alongside the emergency procedures of building a snow shelter and basic ropework for steep ground.
Previous Experience  summer hillwalking and a good level of fitness.
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
5 £595 Based at Alltshellach
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The Godfrey Jackson Memorial Award (Scottish Winter Mountaineering)
Scottish winter mountaineering for young yeople aged 18 - 25.

Many great mountaineers have learnt, and honed, their skills in the winter mountains of Scotland. To tackle the more challenging peaks of Glencoe and Lochaber in winter requires a full array of mountaineering skills

These five days offer the same winter essentials as our 'Scottish Winter Mountaineering' course - whilst sharing the experience with like minded people of a similar age. Getting to grips with ice axe and crampons, you will develop your winter skills on steeper snow and winter scrambling terrain. Along the way you will cover winter navigation, and avalanche evaluation; alongside the emergency procedures of building a snow shelter and basic ropework for steep ground. All this will be covered practically on five awesome days out, whilst enjoying ascents of many of the finest summits in the Western Highlands.

Eight places will be available to people aged 18 - 25. (See bursaries and awards for further details)
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
5 £174
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Scottish Introduction to Winter Climbing
Climbing in Scotland offers rewards and challenges comparable with the best mountaineering anywhere in the world. From a revision of the basic skills, to more advanced skills for steeper ground, you'll make rapid progress over this five day course. You'll discover all the ropework and climbing skills required to get your winter climbing started on a variety of Scotland's finest routes.
Previous Experience  mountaineers, and rock climbers alike, can transfer their skills to the winter crags with a good level of fitness
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
5 £725
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Scottish Performance Winter Climbing
People who have been on our Snow and Ice, or Winter Climbing courses often ask 'what's next?' Well here it is. More of the winning formula, with a 1:2 staff to student ratio right through the week. Develop your winter climbing experience on some of the longer or more challenging routes. Alternatively, take the opportunity to improve your technique still further, with our expert coaching. Our Instructors will be sharing their experience and knowledge of climbing, route choice, snow evaluation and conditions to ensure you make the most of what Scotland can offer.
Previous Experience  winter snow and ice climbing.
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
5 £770
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Scottish Guided Winter Classics
Climb with the most experienced Guides and Instructors in Scotland. This superlative Winter Climbing experience aims to help you get the best from five days in Scotland. Our high staff to student ratio gives you a tailormade week of action to help you fulfil your winter climbing potential.
Previous Experience  Fit and keen for lots more winter climbing
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
5 £770
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