Winter Mountain Pioneer
4 Days
Start your journey into the world of winter mountaineering with my 4-day adventure, designed to help you reach your goals. My comprehensive programme covers all aspects of winter mountaineering and hillwalking, including navigation, equipment, emergency procedures, ropework, trip planning, avalanche awareness, mountain weather, and the mountain environment. Join me for a transformative winter mountain experience.
£650
Winter Mountain Pioneer
4 Days
Level up your winter mountaineering skills with my 4-day adventure designed to help you reach your goals. My comprehensive programme covers all aspects of winter mountaineering and hillwalking, including navigation, equipment, emergency procedures, ropework, trip planning, avalanche awareness, mountain weather, and the mountain environment. Join me for a transformative winter mountain experience.
Sample Itinerary
NB: This itinerary is a sample of what we could do during the course. This is subject to change due to weather, conditions and group fitness. I will always make sure that you get the most out of your course no matter what the weather and conditions are.
Day 1
09:00 - Meet at the upper car park in Coire Cas - Cairngorms National Park
(I can also collect you from your accommodation and take you to the location)
We will journey up into the Cairngorms and hone our ice axe and crampon skills. We will cover ice axe arrest and using crampons on a variety of slopes. We will also begin to discover the wonderful world of winter navigation and the unique challenges it presents.
16:30 - Return to the car park and head home for a well deserved rest!
Day 2
09:00 - Meet at the upper car park in Coire Cas - Cairngorms National Park
(I can also collect you from your accommodation and take you to the location)
Day two will be spent taking on the second highest peak in the UK, Ben Macdui (1309m). We will be practising navigation and discussing proper planning and preparations for your days out in the mountains to maximise your enjoyment and safety. We will also start learning about being avalanche aware and how to plan your day to avoid avalanche risk.
16:30 - Return to the car park and head home for a well deserved rest!
Day 3
09:30 - Creag Meagaidh Car Park
(I can also collect you from your accommodation and take you to the location)
The third day will take you onto one of the most impressive peaks in Scotland, Creag Meagaidh. We will walk into its impressive North East face and go through “The Window” to reach the highest peak. We will be learning about complex navigation over difficult terrain, an essential skill in winter.
16:00 Return to the car park and head home for a well deserved rest!
Day 4
09:00 - Meet at the car park for Beinn a’ Chaorainn
(I can also collect you from your accommodation and take you to the location)
Today will be spent on the majestic grade 1 ridge climb of Beinn a Chaorainn East Ridge. We will be looking at some ropework techniques and also how to keep yourself safe on steep ground. We will also layer on some more navigation teaching and go through emergency procedures for when lost or injured in the mountains.
If you have any questions about this course, just get in touch!