We offer one and two-day introductory winter skills courses that are geared towards active summer hill walkers who are keen to learn and develop new skills to help keep themselves and others safe in the winter mountains. We start each day by planning a suitable route for the group’s ability and the prevailing conditions. Typically we cover everything from what to carry and how to manage and use your equipment safely, winter navigation, hazard identification and avoidance, and what to do in an emergency. Expect a challenging and fun-filled day and you won’t be disappointed! Courses can be arranged in the Lake District and Scotland.
* If your booking coincides with unsuitable conditions we will offer an alternative date or a refund if re-booking is not possible.
This course works well with a maximum ratio of 1:6 (instructor to participant) and can be booked for one or two days in duration. This low ratio will ensure you receive quality instruction.
Our pricing structure is based on a sliding scale with a reduced daily fee for every additional day booked. If you would like to reserve a contingency day around your preferred date/s in order to pick the best weather and conditions for your course or activity we may be able to arrange this for an additional fee. For more details, please see our pricing structure.
We offer a range of scheduled activities that are open to the public and that can be booked online via the red ‘Book Now’ button. Anything else (including these courses) can only be booked privately and enquiries can be made via the form on this page or via the contact form at the top of the page. We require a 30% deposit to secure private bookings and full payment prior to your course or activity commencing. If you would like any more information or have a specific question, please get in touch.
The following list covers all of the essential equipment that you will require for your course. If you have any questions about any of the items listed here or are missing something, please get in touch and we will be happy to assist you further.
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Favourite photo of the weekend! Helen clearly loving her day around the Helvellyn edges. #aimhigh
