Winter Mountaineering is a demanding activity which should not be entered into lightly. The skills required take many years to develop. The basic skills are the most important ones; navigating, arresting a slip, assessing snow conditions, route selection, correct equipment etc, (the list is extensive). On a Winter Skills course with Rannoch-Adventure you will be introduced to all the fundamental Winter Skills. The course objective is to give clients enough information to make sensible decisions whilst on the Mountains in the Winter. If you do not wish to attend a formal course of instruction, then maybe a Guided Mountain Walk would be your preference.
Date Course Cost 10-12 Jan Intro to Winter skills £160 17-19 Jan Intro to Winter skills £160 26-30 Jan Winter skills £330 7-9 Feb Intro to Winter skills £160 16-20 Feb Winter mountaineering £390 23-27 Feb Winter skills £330 28 Feb-1 Mar Winter mountaineering £180 8-12 Mar Winter skills £330 15-19 Mar Winter mountaineering £390 22-26 Mar Winter mountaineering £390 27-29 Mar Intro to Winter skills £160
Introduction Mountaineering Climbing High Ropes Multi activities Gallery Links Guest Book	Courses available Winter season 2004
	Course title	Description	Pre course requirements	Fee
	Winter Skills Course	5 days, concentrating on all aspects relating to safe walking in Scottish Winter conditions; navigating, self arrest, cramponing, avalanche assessment etc.	Be able to carry a ruck sack and walk for 5 consecutive days. Have a reasonable level of Summer hill walking experience.	£330
	Introduction to Winter Skills	2 days, for clients who cannot spare the time for the above course.	As above but walking for 2 days.	£160
	Winter Mountaineering	5 days (or less to your personal design). This is for clients who have climbed or scrambled in the Summer and also have winter walking experience. It will cover technical aspects of Winter Mountaineering, including rope work, anchor selection and belay. (All the basic winter skills will be covered).	Be able to carry a ruck sack, climb and walk for 5 consecutive days. Have experience of scrambling or climbing in Summer conditions.	£390
	Guided walks	Days as required. An opportunity to be guided around the Winter Hills in the knowledge that you are in safe hands. Basic winter safety issues will be covered, (self arrest etc).	Be able to cope with the steep gradients and tough underfoot conditions of Winter hill walking. You must have Summer hill walking experience.	£45
Equipment requirement: You will need as a minimum; good quality 3/4 season walking boots, waterproof jacket and trousers, walking trousers, warm clothing, suitable hat and gloves, daysack/rucksack, drinks container (preferably thermos flask). Click for booking or enquiry. All prices, except "Guided Walks", include B&B accommodation. All technical equipment will be supplied by Rannoch-Adventure. Each activity has a maximum instructor/client ratio; 1:6 walking/skills, 1:4 or 1:2 mountaineering. Individual personal guiding can be provided upon special request.

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