Overview
Would you like to take your first steps in the hills in the winter months, and learn how to plan and enjoy this exciting season?
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
The course is designed to introduce you to a range of core skills that will enable you to enjoy and move about the UK’s mountains in winter conditions competently and confidently.
PRE-REQUISITES
Summer mountain walking experience desirable.
IS IT FOR ME?
To get the most out of the course we recommend that you have summer hill walking experience and have a level of fitness that will allow you to undertake two consecutive days on the hill. Winter hill walking is arduous so a good level of fitness will allow you to cope with what at times can be harsh and physically demanding conditions.
CONTENT
The main topics to be covered are:
- Selection and organisation of personal kit appropriate to winter hill walking
- Personal movement skills on snow, including kicking steps and using the ice axe for walking, self-belay, cutting steps, and self-arrest
- Use of crampons in ascent/descent
- Emergency procedures
- Avalanche awareness and safe route choice
- Core techniques of winter navigation
Evening sessions may include a winter navigation talk and avalanche awareness talk.
Depending on the experience and ability levels of the group, your aims, and the current conditions, we will adapt the course to give you as much of an opportunity as possible to develop your skills to feel confident in the winter environment.
We sometimes experience sudden snow loss due to periods of warm temperatures and high winds. We will do our very best to deliver all elements of your course as outlined. However, in the event of limited snow cover, we will offer a range of options relevant to your course content and aspirations.
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date06/12/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£220.00 | Places | ||
| Date08/12/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£220.00 | Places | ||
| Date11/12/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£220.00 | Places | ||
| Date20/12/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£220.00 | Places | ||
| Date28/12/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£220.00 | Places | ||
| Date30/12/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£220.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
- Start Time:
- 0900
- End Time:
- 1700
- Meeting at:
- Glenmore Lodge
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• Instruction
• Use of kit
• Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
• In-course transport
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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
- 40lt rucksack
- Walking poles
- Map
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
What will you need to bring? Listed here are the essentials; this is not an exhaustive list.
- Personal clothing
- Insulating layers
- Winter hillwalking trousers/fleece leggings
- Hat & 2 pairs of gloves
- Goggles (we recommend clear lenses)
- Watch (you’ll be using this for timing navigational legs)
- Whistle
- Compass – Silva type 4 recommended with a 1:40,000 romer ***
- Waterproof map case.
- Headtorch
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Water bottle/flask for hot drink
- Box or bag for packed lunch.
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
- Suncream & sun hat
