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2 Day Winter Skills
Highland Climbing Company
9 reviews
Duration: 2 days
2 Day Winter Skills
Aviemore PH22, UK
Duration: 2 days
Highland Climbing Company
9 reviews
£210
Deposit: £50
About your trip
This course is for anyone who is just starting out in the winter and is looking for an introduction into walking safely in the winter mountains. The aim is by the end of the weekend you would know the skills needed to safely access terrain where you would not need a rope for safety.
Things that will be covered:
- Good Crampon and Ice Axe skills
- Understanding avalanche forecast
- How to interpret weather forecasts
- Taking Compass bearing and Map reading
- Good and efficient crampon practise
- Learning techniques to move on steep ground
- Moving on different types of snow and ice
What's included
Ice Ace
Crampons
Helmet
Boots
*Please contact us about ordering boots, as we will rent them from a local mountain store. The rental price is not included in the bill.
What's not included
Lunch
Personal Clothing
Maps/ Compass
Rucksack
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1. Aviemore PH22, UK
Aviemore PH22, UKAbout your organizer
Highland Climbing Company
9 reviews
“As a team we work towards inspiring, encouraging and teaching anyone who we have the privilege to take into the mountains.
We run a variety of courses so there is something for everyone’s ability, be it starting from the beginning to enhancing your skills on summer rock or winter ice in the European and African mountains.
For groups with no experience, we create and curate a tailor made trip, often to mark a milestone in life.
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