En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
Find Out MoreMTA Winter Conference – Discover Winter Mountaineering
Learn LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:4
Overview
If you dream of winter days spent in the UK’s mountains, with the crunch of snow underfoot and the confidence to do an ascent of Striding Edge on Helvellyn or CMD Arete on Ben Nevis, or one of the many other amazing mountain journeys to be had in the UK, but don’t have any winter experience, consider this 2 day course. Unlike climbing, mountaineering may use the rope to protect short sections of a journey or to help descend steeper ground. We’ll start our journey into steeper ground on day 1, looking at movement skills and making the most of our axe and crampons before coming back to the Lodge and introducing the rope ready to learn some new techniques in the mountains the following day. These two days are structured in a progressive way, allowing you to take part without having to have much prior winter experience.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To provide an experience of what winter mountaineering can be, moving over and through inspiring terrain
PRE-REQUISITES
Some summer hillwalking.
CONTENT
Consolidate your winter skills and progress onto steeper terrain on our 2 day Winter Mountaineering course.
Day 1 – We will spend the first day covering essential winter skills including movement (ice axe and crampon use), avalanche awareness and general winter awareness. This would ideally take place in some steeper but manageable ground such as Ciste Gully area or toe of the Fiacaill Ridge or similar. No ropes on the hill, but we’ll return to Glenmore Lodge in time for an introduction to the use of ropes before dinner. Harnesses would be optional depending on future ambitions
Day 2 – A journey to a suitable venue where rope skills can be taught and practiced. Again, snow anchors and/or rock anchors as appropriate for the group and conditions.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
In-course transport
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Accommodation in an en-suite bedroom.
Breakfast on each course day (except on one day and back-to-back courses)
Dinner on each course day (except on the final day, and on one day or back-to-back courses)
Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge
Linen is provided along with a towel. You may wish to bring an extra towel if you would like to use the facilities
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Insulated synthetic jacket with hood
Winter Boots
Gaiters
Crampons
Ice Axe
Helmet
Climbing harness
40lt rucksack
Walking poles
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
Personal clothing
Winter outdoor wear
Insulating layers
Winter climbing / mountaineering trousers
Hat & gloves, several pairs of.
Whistle Compass – Silva type 4 recommended with a 1:40,000 romer
Waterproof map case.
Headtorch
Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
Hydration system (water bottle / flask)
Box or bag for packed lunch.
Personal first aid kit
Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
Suncream & sun hat
Glenmore Lodge will provide any technical equipment required on a skills course e.g. climbing ropes and racks.
