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Ice Climbing

Scottish Winter

The high mountains of Scotland offer a unique challenge to climbers and mountaineers. Scotland is well known for its unstable weather patterns, variable temperatures and high altitude. As a result you will not be far from an unexpected challenge. 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. A winter skills course in Scotland is not to be missed. Some of the most breathtaking and memorable days on the hill can be in the winter. Come with us and learn how to experience the mountains safely.

Lakes Winter

The winter is an amazing time of year in the Lake District. Already challenging peaks take on a new seriousness and rapidly changing conditions. The Lake District is a fantastic location, ideal for learning new winter skills and techniques. Having a solid set of foundation skills enables the mountain walker to venture into the winter environment and make choices and decisions to stay safe.

When conditions are in we can provide guiding. Due to the fickle conditions in the Lake District we like to remain flexible with booking dates and like to remain open to the possibility of re-booking when conditions are favourable or changing location - keep a weekend free and we can always head up to Scotland. We will endeavour to take you to the best locations to suit your needs.

Keep an eye on our blog for winter condition updates…

Booking Information

All our courses are private closed bookings for you or your group. We do not offer open enrolment courses, unless you are in our qualifications department. This guarantees you the highest quality and tailored outcomes for you. 

There are 3 options you can choose from to make your booking:

  • Book Now - This is for our listed course dates; book, pay, and enjoy your course. 
  • Enquire - if you would like alternative dates** to those listed, drop us a message about a specific course and we can talk further about your booking. 
  • Buy Voucher - you are buying a GIFT VOUCHER for a date to be confirmed** in the future. (Valid for 2 years from date of purchase)

For full terms and conditions please see click here.

**dates are dependant on availability. 

Introduction to Winter Climbing

Do you want to take your climbing the next step further? If you have experience climbing and want to learn safely how to transfer your skills to the winter or maybe you just want to get off the beaten track and be taken up or along classic winter climbs or ridges.

Coaching in climbing techniques for use on a variety of winter climbing terrain, including steep snow/ice/mixed, winter anchors, escaping from winter climbs, self reliance on winter climbs. Technical skills will include basic ropework and belaying, and use of technical ice tools on a variety of mediums (rock, ice, snow, turf and all combinations). Coaching to develop personal climbing technique on ice and mixed ground.

Prices are per day. 

Date Your Choice Size 1 Ratio 1:1 Price £220 Buy Voucher
Date Your Choice Size 2 Ratio 1:2 Price £240 Buy Voucher

Lakes Guided Ice

If you are just keen to tick off some of the Lakes winter classics like Launchy Ghyll or Low Water Beck or try your hands at some hard mixed routes on Bowfell or Great End then this is the course for you. Along with an experienced guide you can see the best the Lakes has to offer.

Prices are per day. 

Date Your Choice Size 1 Ratio 1:1 Price £220 Buy Voucher
Date Your Choice Size 2 Ratio 1:2 Price £240 Buy Voucher

Scottish Guided Ice

If you are just keen to tick off some of the great Scottish winter classics like Point 5 Gully on Ben Nevis or try your hands at some hard mixed routes in the Northern Corries then this is the course for you. Gaining maximum climbing milage and experience on a variety of types of winter routes. Tailor made courses to suit you. Along with an experienced guide you can see the best Scotland has to offer.

Prices are per day. 

Date Your Choice Size 1 Ratio 1:1 Price £250 Buy Voucher
Date Your Choice Size 2 Ratio 1:2 Price £300 Buy Voucher

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