Winter Skills
Introduction

Summary:

Our Winter Skills introduction course in Snowdonia is ideal for experienced summer walkers who would like to venture in the mountain when the ground conditions are wintry.

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What you'll learn...

• Planning

• Weather

• Equipment

• Route choice

• Crampons and Axe skills

• Winter Hazards

 

Who's it for?

Anyone who wants to start getting out in the hills in winter. This course is ideal for groups or individuals.

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Kit Needed:

Mountain walking kit, Crampons, an Ice Axe, Goggles. You need to provide your own winter B2/B3 boots. We can provide Crampons /Ice Axe at a cost of £20 per person for the day. Please contact us to discuss equipment before purchasing or to check if what you have is suitable.

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​Itinerary:

Our normal start time and meeting point is 9:00am at a local café. After a quick briefing we head out to our chosen destination for a day of Winter Walking. We aim to be finished around 4:30pm.

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How to book:

Open Courses – These are usually of mixed groups. Pleas e mail for upcoming dates.

Closed courses – These are for bespoke dates for groups . We do ask for a £20 booking fee and a minimum number of two persons.