Winter Climbing Intro

Our Intro to winter climbing course is designed to help people take the step to becoming an independent winter climber; we will give you the skills and techniques to become more confident for winter ascents. We focus on route choice, efficient movement & technique, safe and appropriate anchor selection, rope and stance management, avalanche avoidance; while tackling some classics easier climbs along the way. Some previous winter walking experience is essential, with some rock climbing experience being a bonus for this course.<br />Any technical equipment, crampons, ice axes, harness & helmet is included in the price<br />✓<br />Effectively planning your days in the mountains, using weather and avalanche forecasts<br />✓<br />Recap of core winter skills, such as efficient use of crampons and ice on approach to climbs<br />✓<br />Basic rope-work, belaying leader & second, how to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope<br />✓<br />Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors<br />✓<br />Coaching on technique and movement for Ice/Mixed terrain<br />✓<br />Avalanche awareness/avoidance and its implications for safe route choice<br />✓<br />Use of technical Ice axes and crampons, inc the importance of care and maintenanceDay 1We will meet and chat through people's aims for the next few days; we will head out to our first climb, possibly Aladdin’s Couloir and concentrate on footwork, movement & rope work.Day 2Today we will tackle another climb while looking at different anchor setups, stance management and how to retreat if need be.<br /><br /> <br /><strong>Inclusions</strong><br /><strong>What's Included</strong><br />🚆 <strong>Transportation</strong> - On-course transport<br />🧰 <strong>Equipment</strong> - Equipment supplied by SRW > Crampons > Ice axes > Harness > Helmet > Ropes > Any climbing hardware i.e. slings, carabiners, wires etc > Shovels > Group shelter > First Aid kit > Photos from your course<br />📋 <strong>Other</strong> - Highly experienced & qualified guide<br /> <br /><strong>What you'll need</strong><br />🧤 <strong>Warm Clothing</strong> - B2-B3 style boots, Winter walking socks (We advise wearing 2-3 thinner layers rather than one thick layer so you can adjust your temperature during the activity)<br />☂️ <strong>Waterproofs</strong> - Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar, Hat, waterproof gloves plus spares x 2 minimum<br />🍴 <strong>Food</strong> - Lunch<br />🥤 <strong>Drink</strong> - Warm drink<br />📋 <strong>Other</strong> - 'Belay' type jacket Rucksack 30-40ltrWicking base layers, top & bottoms Goggles, double clear lens recommended Head torch, plus spare batteries Balaclava and neck gaiter<br />