Aonach Beag. April 2010

This one day introductry course will give you all the basics of venturing out in winter. From what to pack in your rucksac, how to wear it, how to approach winter walking  and all the various techniques in useing  an  ice axe and crampons correctly.

Key contents of course:

• Equipment choice
• Boot techniques
• Correct use of ice axe and crampons
• Ice axe arresting-stopping a slip

Ice axe arresting, Sgurr a' Mhaim, Feb 2010

Ice axe arresting, stopping a slip or fall on a snow slope useing the ice axe

Step cutting, Carn Dearg Beag. Dec 2010

An important skill to learn in winter. Cutting steps with the ice axe in hard snow and ice.

Ciste Corrie, Ben Nevis. Jan 2011

Ice axe and crampon technique on the North Face of Ben Nevis.

Aonach Mor Feb 2011

Crampon technique for going down hill just as important as getting up the mountain!