Learn winter scrambling
Course description
The learn winter scrambling course is a 2 day course designed for winter
walkers who would like to try something a little more challenging.
Winter scrambling is a great activity and can be combined with a days winter
walking.
It involves using a mountaineering axe and crampons to climb small rocky
steps/move along rocky ridges possibly with the safety of a rope. On the
winter scrambling course, we aim to teach you the techniques needed to use
the rope, place any gear and move up the scrambles efficiently using axe
and crampons.
There are some beautiful scrambling routes in Scotland that take you to
the top of a mountain peak and give a great sense of satisfaction.
Some previous winter experience is beneficial though not essential and a
good degree of hill fitness is essential to get the most out of the course.
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course programme
The night before: We'll meet up with all the other winter scrambling course
participants and run through the kit that you have, issue hired kit and
discuss what you need to carry for each day.
Winter scrambling day 1: Introduction to the use of crampons and ice axe
followed by guided winter scrambling. We will discuss how we use crampons
and axe on rock and demonstrate the use of rope and gear placement as a
form of protection. Possibilities include E ridge of Beinn a Chaorainn,
Fiacaill of coire an t sneachda, Curved ridge, Dorsal Arete.
Winter scrambling day 2: Roped winter scrambling. Under our instruction, you can have a go at using the rope and placing gear to protect yourself and the second while leading a winter scramble. We will climb along beside you to discuss all gear placements etc.
The learn winter scrambling course is run on a maximum 1 instructor to 4 clients ratio.
Kit list:
Kit: Climb365 provides helmets, harnesses and ropes. We hire walking axes,
climbing axes, boots and crampons. Please see dates and prices section.
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Course dates & prices
Learn winter scrambling course 2010
Course duration: 2 days
Course Ratio:1:4 max
Non residential course cost : £280
Total 4 star residential course cost : £378
- Saturday & Sunday on the following dates
- 6th & 7th Feb
- 13th & 14th Feb
- 20th & 21st Feb
- 27th & 28th Feb
- 6th & 7th March
- 13th & 14th March
- 20th & 21st March
All courses are guaranteed to run as soon as 1 person is booked on.
All our courses can be booked by individuals, and are offered at set prices on set dates. If you want to come on a date that is not offered as a course we will do our best to help. Please see our private guiding section of the website.
To read more about our accommodation and how to get to Aviemore click
Winter accommodation
Winter kit Hire
prices per day
Boots £10
Crampons £5
Walking Axe £5
Climbing axe & hammer £12 a pair
Helmets and harnesses are supplied free of charge.
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Contact details
Climb365,
Dales Cottage,
111 Milnthorpe Rd,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 5HH.
Tel: 01539 739 186
Mobile: 07880 742799 ( Stuart ), 07968 706498 ( Anna )
email: carter@climb365.net