Winter Climbing Intro

Our Intro to winter climbing course is designed to help people take the step to becoming an independent winter climber; we will give you the skills and techniques to become more confident for winter ascents. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classics easier climbs along the way. Some previous winter walking experience is essential, with some rock climbing experience being a bonus for this course.
Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price
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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 efficient use of crampons and ice on approach to climbs
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Basic rope-work, belaying leader & second, how to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope
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Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors
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Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain
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Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice
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Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenance

Day 1

We will meet and chat through people's aims for the next few days; we will head out to our first climb, possibly Aladdin’s Couloir and concentrate on footwork, movement & rope work.

Day 2

Today we will tackle another climb while looking at different anchor setups, stance management and how to retreat if need be.
 
Inclusions
What's Included
🚆 Transportation - On-course transport
🧰 Equipment - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axes > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course
📋 Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide
 
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity)
☂️ Waterproofs - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum
🍴 Food - Lunch
🥤 Drink - Warm drink
📋 Other - 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltr

Wicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter