Are you looking to take your first steps in crampons and use an Ice axe? These 3 days will leave you confident in how to use crampons and ice axes, winter navigation, avalanche awareness and how to equip and look after yourself for days out in winter.
What will you learn:
- Selection of appropriate kit for winter hill walking
- Personal movement skills (kicking steps, using in ice axe while walking, cutting steps & self-arrest)
- Using crampons for accent & decent
- Navigation techniques
- Avalanche awareness
- Looking after yourself in the winter environment.
COURSE GUIDE
Who is the course for:
Summer Mountain walkers looking to progress into winter walking.
Course Incudes:
- Expert Instruction
- Technical Equipment
Course Does Not Incude:
- Personal equipment & clothing (Boots, Ice axes & crampons can be rented from local shops)
- Travel to course location
- Personal cancellation/accident insurance
- Food & Drink