Winter Mountaineering
one axe mountaineering | classic ridges | winter scrambling
Winter mountaineering can be defined in different ways. For me winter mountaineering is the ground in-between walking and climbing. When walking in the winter we often carry an ice axe ‘just in case’, and when climbing we require 2 ice axes, ropes and lots of equipment to safeguard our movement. Winter mountaineering requires one ice axe and a rope…but instead of pitching the route we combine numerous techniques to move quickly, efficiently and safely through moderate terrain.
Below you will find a small selection of winter mountaineering objectives. This is just to give you ideas! There are plenty of other excellent routes that I will be more than happy to guide you up! Get in touch and we can discuss further!
Intro to Winter Mountaineering
If you want to experience some of Scotland’s classic winter mountaineering adventures but don’t feel you have the necessary skills to go it alone then get in touch!
Forcan Ridge
The Forcan Ridge in Glen Shiel is one of the most spectacular mountaineering routes in the West of Scotland! At 400m long and beginning at only 50m above sea level before rising all the way to the summit of The Saddle at 1011m this is a big day out!
Ledge Route
A wonderful introduction to mountaineering on the North Face of Ben Nevis. This is the easiest of the classic North Face ridges and is sure to inspire you to tackle some more!
Aonoach Eagach
Known as the most spectacular ridge on the UK mainland the Aonach Eagach in Glencoe never fails to provide an exciting and memorable day out!
| Price: £400 per day (plus £50 for additonal person) |
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| Max group size: 2 |
Advanced Winter Mountaineering
Do you want to learn how to look after yourself and your partners on classic winter mountaineering terrain? Learn the necessary skills to take your hill walking to the next level and tackle routes such as Ledge Route on Ben Nevis, Golden Oldie on Aonach Mor and the East Ridge of Beinn a Choarrain.
| Price: £400 per day (plus £50 for additonal person) |
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| Max group size: 2 (this course requires a minimum of 2 people) |
