5-Day Winter Skills Course Itinerary
Build confidence. Move safely. Explore further.
This course is perfect for anyone new to the winter hills or those wanting to refresh and develop essential winter mountain skills. Whether you're looking to become more independent or just move more confidently in snow and ice, this course will give you the tools and knowledge to enjoy the mountains safely in winter.
No previous winter experience is required—just good general hillwalking fitness and a sense of adventure.
Skills You’ll Learn:
Confident movement with crampons and ice axe
Self-arrest and use of technical equipment
Winter navigation in poor visibility
Interpreting avalanche and weather forecasts
Terrain management and route selection
Emergency shelter building and basic survival skills
Who Is This Course For?
Beginners new to winter mountain walking
Summer hillwalkers looking to move safely in winter
Those returning to winter and wanting a confidence boost