For those with very little walking experience who want to try walking in winter but are unsure of what's involved. A gentle introduction on easy terrain where we can demonstrate the basic necessary skills required which you will enjoy practising.

For those with some summer hill walking experience who want to learn the necessary basic skills for safe travel on the hills in winter conditions. Includes step kicking and cutting, crampon technique, ice-axe arresting plus route planning and navigation taking account of weather, avalanche hazard etc.

For those who have already been on a winter skills course but want to ‘brush up’ their skills prior to planning their own days on the hill.

Just want to go for a guided hill walk without having to learn the brain taxing skills such as route planning and navigation? Then this is the weekend for you. We make all the decisions and you learn just the skills you need for the terrain we will be encountering.

Learn the basic skills necessary for safe travel on the hills in winter conditions providing you already have some summer hill walking experience. During the first 2 days we look at step kicking and cutting, crampon technique, ice-axe arresting plus route planning and navigation taking account of weather, avalanche hazard etc. During the rest of the week we test and develop your skills so by the end of the week you leave feeling confident enough to plan your own days in the future.

If you just want to go for a guided hill walk without having to learn the brain taxing skills such as route planning and navigation then this week is for you. All the decisions will be made for you so you can concentrate on learning the skills you need just for the terrain we are going on.