SCOTTISH WINTER MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
Our Scottish base is Aberfeldy in Perthshire, very close to the geographical centre of Scotland. The advantage of this location is that it is within easy reach of both the Eastern and Western Highland areas.
The Cairngorms, Glencoe, Craig Meagaidh and Ben Nevis are all easily accessible.
There are also dozens of Munros such as Ben Lawers, Meall Nan Tarmachan and Schiehallion right on our doorstep.
When winter mountaineering in Scotland, the weather greatly affects where you choose to be - if westerly winds prevail (as is often the case) then the local area and the Cairngorms (a short drive away) generally provide the best conditions. If the conditions favour the western Highlands, it is only a short trip to the mountains surrounding the Bridge of Orchy, Glencoe or Lochaber.
As with all of our courses, everything is tailor-made to your needs so if you have something particular in mind you can choose to based in that area.
The Scottish winter mountaineering courses below are example of what we can offer. However, all of our courses are personalised for your individual needs. Your instructor will contact you prior to the course to discuss what you want to get out of the course and can advise on a suggested itinerary to enable you to get the most out of your course. If you would like to discuss the course content beforehand, please feel free to e-mail us at info@ryanglass-mountaineering.co.uk or give us a call on (07769) 704823 or (01887) 829686.
Want to climb with someone else on the course but don’t have a partner? Let us know and we’ll try to find someone for you to help keep the costs down on our new find a partner page.
Examples of winter mountaineering courses:
2 Day Winter Skills Course
Get to grips with the tools of the trade: ice axe, boots, crampons, map and compass. Learn to cut and kick steps in snow, use an ice axe to protect yourself on snow slopes, stop a slide by self-arresting, navigate in Scottish winter conditions, and more. A short but intense course packed full of information.
5 Day Winter Skills Course
This course includes everything covered on the 2 day course but allows more time to work on and perfect the skills. The skills will also be learned and consolidated in the context of quality winter mountain days. This will enable you to develop winter mountaineering judgement and take steps towards becoming a competent, independent winter mountaineer.
NB. These are example courses. Your winter skills course can be designed to suit your needs and help you to fulfill your aspirations of a quality winter experience in Scotland.
Just contact us and we can discuss the best course for you.
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