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Simon Mee Outdoor Instruction
Mountain & Climbing Instructor (MCI) [Old MIA]
International Mountain Leader (IML)
Cave Instructor Certificate (CIC)
Winter Walking & Mountaineering
Learn Winter Skills
Winter Skills
Do you want to go for mountain walks in winter but don’t have the skills and confidence?
The hills in winter can be a rewarding experience, but are more serious than in summer. In winter conditions you need to know how to use axes & crampons, and have a good knowledge of avalanche awareness.
Mountain navigation skills at this time of year needs to be more precise than in summer.
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This course will look at all these skills so you will be better equipped to enjoy your winter walks in safety.
Guided winter walks can be tailored to meet your needs, so that you can enjoy the winter wonderland with the security of a qualified and experienced instructor.
During the winter skills course, you will be introduced to as many of the varied techniques needed for safety and enjoyment as conditions allow.
These skills include:
Basic navigation
Carrying the ice axe
Kicking steps
Cutting steps
Avalanche assessment
Ice axe arresting
Wearing & correct use of crampons
Route cards
Weather forecast
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Guided Winter Walks
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Guided winter walks can be tailored to meet your needs, so that you can enjoy the winter wonderland with the security of an experienced instructor.
Custom winter skills courses can be run in North Wales / Snowdonia, Lake District/Cumbria & Scotland / the Scottish Highlands
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Custom winter skills courses can be run in North Wales / Snowdonia, Lake District/Cumbria & Scotland / the Scottish Highlands
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