Introduction to Winter Climbing
Days that will take a winter mountaineer into winter climbing, climbing grades I to III
| Key Information | |
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| Cost | November through to May 1 person = £340 per day 2 people = £360 per day |
| 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 III. You can decide if you want to be Guided or be taught (Instruction) the various winter climbing techniques.
Choose Guided – The advantage of being guided is that you can focus on where you are and what you’re doing, all you have to do is look after yourself, and work as a member of the climbing team. This is perfect for people who want to get some winter climbing done!
Choose Instruction – This enables you to be taught (see the Topics listed below), to enable you to increase your competence, safety and confidence – helping you become a more independent winter climber.
Topics covered could include:
- Selection of appropriate gear and climbing equipment
- 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 movement on steeper ground, 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.
Introduction to 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.