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Winter Skills (3day)
Based from the Heart of Glencoe hostel we operate a series of winter skills & mountaineering courses. Our winter skills course is aimed at those who are looking to gain the skills to travel through the winter mountains with the use of ice axe and crampons. This also cover the other essential skills for independent and safe winter mountain travel.
We cover the technical skills in using an axe and crampons on a variety of terrain, steep snow, ice and mixed rocky terrain often found in the Highlands. We also cover self arrests although our focus is on remaining upright so plenty of movement skills.
Skill : Proficient use of axe and crampons
A vital skill in any season in the mountains but especially in the often fierce winter weather. Blizzards, white out, and changing snow-covered terrain all mean a proficient level of skill is required with a map and compass.
Skill : Winter Navigation
We give comprehensive instruction in both reading and understanding the avalanche forecast (SAIS) and also understanding the ground and environment we are in order to best defend ourselves against avalanche dangers.
Skill : Avalanche Awareness
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Dates:
OPEN: 9th 10th 11th February 2026
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Cost:
OPEN: £200pp for three days
£360 3 - 6 persons per day
RATIO: 1 instructor to 6 Guests
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Location
Glencoe
The Torridon Summits
Beinn Alligin