Ice Axe Skills
Carrying, using and understanding the ice axe for movement and security on winter terrain.
Winter Mountaineering
Winter Skills Packages
Build the skills, confidence and understanding needed to move more safely and independently in the winter mountains.
Learn The Essentials
Practical winter skills taught in real mountain terrain.
Winter walking and mountaineering require a different set of skills from summer hiking. Snow, ice, shorter daylight, changing weather and more serious consequences all affect how a day should be planned and managed.
Our winter skills packages are designed to give you practical experience using essential equipment and making good decisions in the mountains.
The exact content will always depend on conditions, but the aim is to help you become more confident, capable and independent.
Skills Covered
What you can expect to learn.
Crampon Technique
Developing efficient footwork and confidence when travelling across snow and ice.
Self Arrest
Practising how to respond to a slip and understanding why good movement technique remains the first line of defence.
Winter Navigation
Route choice, navigation, weather awareness and decision-making when paths and features may be hidden by snow.
Choose Your Format
One, two or three-day winter packages.
Packages can be adapted to experience, conditions and objectives. Longer options allow more time to practise skills and then apply them on real mountain journeys.
1 Day
Winter Skills Introduction
An introduction to the core skills needed for winter mountain walking, ideal for those starting out.
2 Days
Skills & Mountain Journey
Spend the first day developing the core techniques before applying them during a guided mountain journey.
3 Days
Winter Skills Weekend
A more complete winter experience combining skills development, a longer mountain journey and a shorter consolidation day.
Who Is It For?
For walkers who want to become more capable in winter.
These courses are ideal if you already enjoy mountain walking and want to develop the skills required to operate more confidently when snow and ice are present.
We can tailor the level to beginners or people with some previous winter experience who want to consolidate and develop their skills.
Ask About Winter SkillsTake your mountain skills into winter.
Get in touch to discuss your experience and which winter skills package would suit you best.
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