Introduction to Winter Climbing
Great conditions topping out on the classic long Ben Nevis ice route "The White Line" (III)
If you have a basic level of rock climbing and, ideally, some winter mountaineering experience High Mountain Guides can help you make the difficult transition to winter climbing.
We can teach you:
- Good winter mountaineering movement skills
- Climbing techniques on ice and mixed ground
- Selection and use winter anchors – rock, ice and snow (usually in that order)
- How to retreat off a winter climb
- Route selection
- Avalanche assessment
- Navigating your way back off the hill in bad conditions.
Our ethos means we will try and provide you with positive and educational experiences whilst ensuring we pass on the wisdom of our own hard won experience.
Possible venues to visit and climbs to attempt:
- Ben Nevis - Ledge Route (II), No.2 Gully (II), Bob Run (II), Tower Scoop (III), Castle Ridge (III), Green Gully (IV)
- Aonach Mor - Right Twin (II), The Web (II), Left Twin (III), Golden Oldie (II/III)
- Glencoe - Dorsal Arete (II), Sron na Lairig (II), Curved Ridge (II/III), Boomerang Arete (III), Aonach Eagach (II/III)
- Creag Meagaidg - Cinderella (II), Staghorn Gully (III)
- Northern Cairngorms - Hidden Chimney (II/III), Fiacaill Couloir (II/III), Red Gully (II/III), Sidewinder (III), Euan Buttress (III)
However the itinerary can revolve around your ability, fitness and goals. Easier, harder or specific alternatives could be included as required.
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