Winter Skills
Winter is a fantastic time in the mountains, bringing out some of the most rewarding days in the British hills and mountains, but the conditions can be very challenging. Our aim is to teach you the skills to operate independently in winter conditions. All of our courses are tailor made to your needs.
At Mountains to Water we provide a safe introduction to both the techniques and equipment that you will require for winter mountaineering.
As a former Lake District Fell Top Assessors who carried out snow pack conditions daily during winter, I can assure you that you will receive top quality instruction from myself or my staff who are all qualified, highly experienced and passionate about the outdoors.
Topics we cover:
- Ice Axe Techniques
- Crampon Techniques
- Winter Navigation
- Winter Rope Work
- Ice Axe Arrest
- Kicking & Cutting Steps
- Snow, Axe & Ice Belays
- Weather Forecasting
- Snow Pits & Shovel Tests
- Movement on Steep Ground
- Emergency Shelters
- Interpreting Avalanche Reports
- Snow Pack Assessment
- Avalanche Probing
Winter skills locations: Mainly Scotland and the Northern Lake District
