Scottish Highlands, 2 Day Winter Summit Course

Winter climbing in the Scottish Highlands is an amazing activity. There are a number of excellent routes and Munros you can choose from. However, because the weather conditions in the Highlands during the winter can be extreme, it is important to know how to climb properly and safely. And on this 2-day course, I will do my best to teach you as much as possible.

You will be climbing and learning for approximately 6-8 hours every day. The course will take place on different peaks in the Scottish Highlands, from Ben Nevis (1,345m) to Aonach Mor (1,221m), in the same kind of winter conditions you will learn how to climb in.

On the first day of the course, we will focus on kit checks, so you can get a feel of all the supplies needed for successful climbing. After that, we will go over some essential skills including step kicking and cutting, ice ax arrest, and how to properly walk in crampons.

On the second day of the course, we will continue to put everything you learned on the first day into practice, with an additional focus on navigation. You will learn how to properly use a map and compass, as well as pacing and timing, and various white-out techniques.

While you obviously cannot learn everything about winter climbing in just 2 days, I am confident, you will gain a great deal of knowledge that will aid you in future winter climbs in different mountain ranges. Furthermore, you will get to enjoy some great climbing in the wonderful peaks of the Scottish Highlands.

So send me a request, and let me guide you for 2 days of climbing that will be both educational and fun!

Please enquire about a 5-day version of this course as well.