Join us for two packed days of instruction and winter mountain walking in Snowdonia, North Wales.

Do you want to extending your mountain walking and skills to winter? Then this course is ideal if you already have experience of summer mountain walking, but want to start winter walking in England & Wales. We`ll cover clothing, equipment, additional winter hazards, use of crampons and ice axe, as well as spending 2 days in the mountains of Snowdonia.

You`ll have the opportunity to put new learning and skills into practice.

Whilst the winters can be unpredictable, we'll make the best use of the weather.

Course Outline

Preparation
Winter Weather
Equipment, Food and Clothing in Winter
Emergency Procedures
Winter Hazards
Use of Crampons
Use of Ice Axes

Course Price

£130 per person course only

From £190per person including 2 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, based on 2 people sharing or from £200 per single person

From £170 per person including 2 nights self catering accommodation, based on 2 people sharing

This includes all instruction and guiding by a winter mountain leader and first aider. The course operates on a maximum ratio of 6 clients to 1 instructor, to ensure appropriate focus for each client. Clients will require crampons, winter boots and ice axes. Ice axes and crampons can be hired from Seren Ventures. Download the Equipment list here.

Client Testimonials

"Excellent course that I would highly recommend" Chris, Welsh Winter Skills, January 2009

"Thoroughly enjoyable" Graham and Catherine, Welsh Winter Skills, January 2009

"Good, nice small group" Stephen, Welsh Winter Skills, February 2006

"I really enjoyed both days, particularly the crampons/ice stuff. Thankyou!" Jackie, Welsh Winter Skills, February 2006

Previous Experience Required

Summer hillwalking experience

Available Course Dates Winter 2010

January 9/10, 16/17, 30/31

February 13/14 - 2 places left,

February 27/28 - 3 places left

March 6/7 - New date in light of continuing winter