Winter Climbing
These days can take winter climbers onto more demanding winter climbs. Climbs typically of grades I to V
| Key Information | |
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| Cost | November through to May 1 person = £340 2 people = £360 |
| Ratio | Maximum ratio of Instructor to Clients, 1 : 2 |
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| Availability | What day (or days) would you like? Choose dates and check our availability. Email Max – huntermountaineering@icloud.com |
Description
These are days that will take you on steeper winter climbs – within the winter grade range of I up to V. These are more demanding and more rewarding climbs – quite often classics on the mountain – usually Lochaber (includes Ben Nevis) or in Glencoe. If time during a day we would cover, or discuss some of the Topics listed below.
Topics covered could include:
- Efficient movement and personal management
- Avalanche awareness and avoidance
- Climb selection and planning using guide books and websites
- Route choice and decision making
- Coaching of climbing on steep ice or mixed, use of technique and conservation of energy
- Belay construction and choice of anchors. Rock, Ice and Snow anchors
- Efficient rope-work
Booking Process
- Start by making an enquiry here – huntermountaineering@icloud.com
- We’ll send you the booking form to complete, and payment details.
Winter Climbing
I’m Max Hunter, owner of Hunter Mountaineering and your mountain professional. I hold the MIC - the highest professional mountaineering instructional qualification in the UK.