Winter skills and guided winter climbs  

Days : 1  Max guide to client ratio : 1:6  Location : Cairngorms  Cost : £75
Dates : Winter 2012/13 (dates to be confirmed)

A day's introduction to winter walking in the Scottish Highlands. Primarily designed for the summer walker keen to aim onto the Scottish hills in winter, this day provides the basic skills required. Among the topics covered are : understanding winter gear, how to progress on snow and ice - with and without ice-axe and crampons, self arrest techniques and winter navigation and safety.

You are welcome to bring your own winter technical gear, but if you prefer, we can hire ice-axe, crampons(C1) and helmet for £25 for the day if required. Alternatively, see the panel at the bottom of this page for recommended gear, should you wish to buy.

If you'd like b&b accommodation (from £29 pp) for the evening before, just let us know and we can arrange this for you.

Days : 5  Max guide to client ratio : 1:6  Cost : from £225  
Dates : Late January - March  Location : Lochaber

Aimed at the summer walker looking to extend their season through from the first to the last snows. This course will get you accustomed to the use of ice-axe and crampons, snow and avalanche assessment and how it affects route choice, the vagaries of winter navigation and winter survival.

At the end of this week you should be more knowledgeable of the winter environment, have a good insight to winter mountain safety and know how to recognise and execute the best routes for ascent and descent on a given day.

Days : 5  Max guide to client ratio : 1:4  Cost : from £260
Dates : Late January - March  Location : Lochaber

Aimed at the ambitious summer walker or scrambler who has limited winter experience. The content of this winter essentials course will be covered initially to ensure there are no gaps in peoples experiences to date. Some basic ropework will be included on this course to allow for more challenging ascents to be made of our long ridges and snowy gullies

At the end of this week you should be more knowledgeable of the winter environment, have a good insight to winter mountain safety, have been shown the necessary skills to ascend ridges and gullies safely up to Grade II and get back down the mountain and have had some good quality scottish mountain fun.

Days : as required  Max ratio : 1:2  Cost : dependent on group
Dates : Late January - March  Locations : Lochaber, Aviemore and Kingussie

Scotland is home to some of finest Cold Climbs in the world. Enjoy the company and reassurance of a guided ascent of Ben classics such as Point Five, Tower Ridge & Mega Route-X. Tailored to meet your needs and aspirations your time on Cold Climbs assures you of lifelong memories.

Book a place, contact via the enquiry page, email or phone on 07795146400


We can also suggest, recommend or arrange your accommodation. Whether you'd prefer hostel, campsite, guest house or hotel, let us know !