Classic West Coast Ridges, that's what we aim to provide with this Winter Mountaineering package is for people who would like to be guided up and along some classic ridges on the West Coast. If conditions allow we could tackle the classics such as Dorsel Arete, the infamous Aonach Eagach and Tower Ridge but to name a few! A truly unforgettable experience!
Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axe, harness & helmet is included
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Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts
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Recap of core winter skills, such as using the ice axe and crampons for approaching climbs
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Route finding; interpreting the guide book and while on the route
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Coaching to develop movement over 'scrambling' type terrain
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
Day 1
Glen Coe
Day one will be focused around movement skills en route to our first route, possibly Dorsel Arete
Day 2
Glen Coe
For the next few days we can use Glen Coe, The infamous Aonach Eagach would be a great day and a big tick for most people.
Day 3
Glen Coe
Today we could stay in Glen Coe and head up Great Gully.
Day 4
Ben Nevis
If things are going well and we have good conditions we can head up Tower Ridge.
Day 5
Ben Nevis
Today we can finish on Castle Ridge on The Ben which would top off a pretty epic week if the weather plays ball!
InclusionsWhat's Included🚆
Transportation - On-course transport
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Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axe > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course
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Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide
What you'll need🧤
Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks
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Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum
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Food🥤
Drink - Warm drink
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Other - Rucksack 30-40ltr
'Belay' type jacket
Wicking base layers, top & bottoms
Goggles, double clear lens recommended
Head torch, plus spare batteries
Balaclava and neck gaiter