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Scottish Winter Skills Weekend
From £410 Grade: Introductory
Scottish Winter Skills Weekend
The Scottish Winter Skills Weekend is ideal for those with no previous winter hill walking experience, you will learn the basics of cramponing, ice axe arrest and avalanche awareness.
We aim to cover the following topics:
- What to wear and what to take with you on a winter day
- Use of crampons and movement in winter
- Use of the ice axe, including ice axe arrest
- Winter Mountain Safety
- Avalanche risk assessment
The courseis based out of the Onich Hotel mid-way between Glencoe and Fort William giving easy access to Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Aonach Mor and the Mamores whilst carrying a 8-10kg rucksack.
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£625
Grade: Introductory
3-5 mountain days
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £200 will be required at checkout.
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Nevis Extension | £135 | +1 days |
* A deposit of £200 (or the full extra price, whichever is lower) will be required at checkout for each extra added per-person on this trip
What's Included
- 2 nights hotel accommodation on a twin en-suite room basis at the Onich Hotel. Single room upgrades available.
- 2 x Breakfast, 1 x Two course Evening Meal (Sat), 2 x packed lunches (Sat + Sun)
- Course Instruction
- Course Transport
- Crampons Ice Axe and Helmet (when ordered at least 1 month in advance with a £5 admin fee).
What's Excluded
- Transport to the Onich Hotel
- Lift Passes if used (Aonach Mor Gondola or Glencoe Lift
- Travel Insurance in case of cancellation.
Itinerary
Day 1 | On the first evening there will be a group briefing by a member of the Adventure Peaks team to give an overview of our courses, outline clothing and equipment needs and to issue you with any hire kit required. |
Day 2 | The first day will develop your skills to move safely and efficiently on snow covered terrain as well as what to do in the event of a slip.
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Day 3 | A full mountain day taking in a Munro (summit over 3000ft). The day will finish at 4.30pm to allow homeward travel or extend to climb Ben Nevis on an optional Day 4 |