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2 day Winter Skills

  • Over the 2 days expect to be walking 5-6hours and averaging no more than 10kms a day, however we will be stopping to learn new skills and discussing and observing the environment and of coarse plenty of time to take photos of the beautiful mountains around us.

    Terrain: Expect typical Scottish winter conditions, variable snow and potentially challenging & cold weather.

    Transport: Having your own transport will be very useful however, if you do not please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements.

    Suitable for: No previous winter experience required, but this is also a great course to build on skills that you may already have.

    Age Limit: Any bookings made as individuals the age limit is 18yrs or above unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

5 day Winter Skills

  • Over the 5 days expect to be walking 5-6hours and averaging no more than 10kms a day unless we choose to do a longer journey day then we may average 15kms. We will be stopping to learn new skills and discussing and observing the environment and of course plenty of time to take photos of the beautiful mountains around us.

    Terrain: Expect typical Scottish winter conditions, variable snow and potentially challenging & cold weather.

    Transport: Having your own transport will be very useful however, if you do not please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements.

    Suitable for: No previous winter experience required, but this is also a great course to build on skills that you may already have.

    Age Limit: Any bookings made as individuals the age limit is 18yrs or above unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Learn to lead - Winter

  • Fitness: 5 days on the hill climbing beautiful but demanding routes will require you to have good hill fitness, averaging 15kms a day.

    Terrain: Expect typical Scottish winter conditions, variable snow and potentially challenging & cold weather.

    Transport: Having your own transport will be very useful however, if you do not please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements.

    Suitable for: This course is designed for individuals who have had some experience in traditional climbing in the summer and are now looking to take those skills into a winter environment. It is essential that you are already a lead climber in the summer.

    Age Limit: Any bookings made as individuals the age limit is 18yrs or above unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Guided Winter Climbs

  • This course is designed for people who have winter climbing experience and would like to climb some classic winter routes.

    Route choices and grades will depend on individual ability and objectives.

    This is a privately guided course either 1:1 or 1:2 but we recommend both of you must know each other and have similar objectives, fitness and have climbed together before.

    Location: Based out of Fort William but if conditions seem better else where then your guide may recommend going to a different location for the day. Having your own transport would be very useful however if you cannot get transport please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.

    Fitness: 5 days on the hill climbing beautiful but demanding routes will require you to have good hill fitness, it is required that you have had experience climbing and moving in winter conditions, averaging 15kms a day.

    Terrain: Expect typical Scottish winter conditions, variable snow and potentially challenging & cold weather.

    Transport: Having your own transport will be very useful however if you do not please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements.

    Suitable for: This course is for anyone who has had some climbing experience and are looking to become more independent climbers on our comprehensive 5 day course. Good hill fitness if vital.

    Age Limit: Any bookings made as individuals the age limit is 18yrs or above unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.